Support agencies for anyone who lives with AIDS/HIV.
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Your local council may fund a HIV support service in your area. To look for your local council website CLICK HERE.
If you are a member of a Trade Union you may find www.tuda.org.uk, the Trade Union Disability Alliance a useful resource especially if you are in work.
If your organisation offers support to HIV+ people. Please email your logo & web address and I will add a link to you.
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The River House Trust is based in Hammersmith and serves the HIV community from the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and some of the surrounding boroughs. Announced on World AIDS day 2010, they have started a new free legal advice clinic, open to all. |
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Terrence Higgins Trust, National Support for those living or affected by HIV. They are also a member group on the Disability and Carers Service Advisory Forum part of the Department for Work & Pensions. This forum advises the government and THT represent HIV+ people on this board. You can see "How we can help you" by clicking here. THT may not be funded locally in your area to provide services directly. However if you call THT Direct on 0845 12 21 200 (mon-fri 10am-10pm, sat-sun 12-6pm) they should be able to direct you, alternatively contact your local council. You may notice relevant links to other THT sites in other web link sections.
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If you live in the South of London. This support group plays a very active roll in giving a voice to HIV+ people. | |
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DASL is The London Borough of Lambeth support service for residents of Lambeth. | |
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George House Trust is based in Manchester. | |
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i-base "HIV treatment information for healthcare professionals and HIV-positive people" | |
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Positive East supports people in East London. | |
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Positively Women is the only national charity providing supportfor women living with HIV by women living with HIV |
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African HIV Policy Network. Representing African community groups addressing HIV/AIDS and sexual health throughout the UK. | |
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Naz Project London. Sexual Health and HIV services for black and minority ethnic communities. | |
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Established in 1994 by M·A·C Cosmetics, the M·A·C AIDS Fund supports men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS globally. Introducing its first VIVA GLAM lipstick that same year, M·A·C decided that every cent of the selling price of the VIVA GLAM lipsticks would go to the M·A·C AIDS Fund. You may be interested in there research on HIV Stigmatism. | |
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CHIVA is an Association of professionals who are committed to providing excellence in the care of children infected or affected by HIV and their families. | |
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LHPG, the Liverpool HIV Pharmacology Group, is a major research unit within the School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Liverpool. Formed in 1990 LHPG has been at the forefront of research into the pharmacology of antiretroviral drugs. Funding for a wide range of research projects has been through research councils (e.g. MRC, BBSRC), charities (Wellcome Trust, Monument Trust) and pharmaceutical companies. | |
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The Medical Foundation for AIDS & Sexual Health (MedFASH) is a charity dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the healthcare of people affected by HIV, sexually transmitted infections and related conditions. It undertakes a range of projects to support health professionals and policy-makers. | |
| British HIV Association - BHIVA | BHIVA has become the leading UK professional association representing professionals in HIV care. Founded in 1995, it is a well-established organisation which is committed to providing excellence in the care of those living with and affected by HIV. It acts as a national advisory body to professions and other organisations on all aspects of HIV care. BHIVA also provides a national platform for HIV care and contributes representatives for international, national and local committees dealing with HIV care. In addition, BHIVA works to promote undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education within HIV care. | |
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HIV and complex needs referral information |
The Eddie Surman Trust, http://www.eddiesurmantrust.org.uk/
Link to eddies letter is http://www.est.talktalk.net/Eddies_Letter_.html
The Eddie Surman Trust was founded in 1996 to offer support to young people in particular who are HIV+ and consequently may feel suicidal.
If you are not familiar with this organisation please take the time time to visit the site and read Eddie’s Letter.
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Crusaid is another charity supporting people with HIV. They publish some interesting reports. They also have a hardship fund for those struggling with finances. June 2010 Crusaid was merged into THT |
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