The regional HIV Social Work team on behalf of the RVH 2Kare Trust invites everyone to buy a ticket for a concert
Celtic Nights… …African Sunrise
in the City Hall, Belfast on Saturday 17 April 2010 at 7.30 p.m. (more…)
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Christmas Holidays in the Centre
Monday, December 14th, 2009The Centre will be closed for the Christmas holidays from 12 noon on 23 December 2009 until 9 am on 4th January 2010.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Christmas Dinner: a great success
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
World Aids Day - Armagh
Monday, November 16th, 2009The HIV Support Centre celebrates World AIDS Day on Tuesday 1st December 2009 at the Council Offices, Palace Demesne, Armagh.
Supported by Armagh City and District Council and the Southern Education and Library Board, a group of 14-16 year olds from the Spring Youth Project will present their learning and understanding of HIV having attended training provided by The HIV Support Centre. (more…)
World Aids Day - Derry
Monday, November 16th, 2009The HIV Support Centre celebrates World AIDS Day on Tuesday 1st December 2009 at The City Hotel, Derry.
In conjunction with Derry City Council and The Rainbow Project (Derry), the HIV Support Centre is running an event in the City Hotel, with attendees from different sectors of Northern Ireland life, including sports, churches, health, education, and local government to raise their awareness of HIV and the impact it has on their services. (more…)
World AIDS Day 2009 - Belfast
Monday, November 16th, 2009The HIV Support Centre celebrates World AIDS Day on Tuesday 1st December 2009 at The City Hall, Belfast.
The theme for 2009 is Universal Treatment and Human Rights and guest speakers will include Edith Shillue from Bryson House and Ann Hope, Northern Ireland Human Rights Commissioner. (more…)
Take Part in ‘The People Living with HIV Stigma Index’
Monday, August 3rd, 2009The People Living with HIV Stigma Index is a worldwide survey that will provide a tool to measure stigma and discrimination experienced by people living with HIV. In the initiative, the process is just as important as the product. It aims to empower participants while also addressing stigma relating to HIV.
Adult Service User Residential
Friday, July 31st, 2009
The Centre is delighted to be able to offer a Service User residential from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th September. We are currently developing a programme of activities and would welcome members’ suggestions.
Unfortunately we are constrained by budget so availability is limited. Places will be offered on a first come first served basis with priority being given to those members who have not had the chance to attend recent residentials. If you are interested in attending please contact Rory at your earliest convenience on 028 9024 9268. (more…)
Show your Pride with the Centre
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
Saturday 1 August sees the culmination of Belfast Pride Festival with the nineteenth Pride Parade and the Party in the Square in Custom House Square. Like last year, The Centre is taking part in the Parade and will have a stall in the community area in the Square before and after the Parade. (more…)
Women’s Group
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
Following on from the success of July’s meeting of the Women’s Group, where members had the chance to take part in a Creative Visualisation workshop, the next meeting is planned for Tuesday 1st September at 11am.
Following a coffee morning, our women members will have the chance to take part in an Art Therapy session at the Centre. (more…)
HIV in the news
Rates of new HIV diagnoses amongst US gay men 44 times greater than those in other populations
HIV-positive boys have reduced bone density
Pressure growing on wealthy nations for clear signal on long-term funds for HIV
South Africa: Delayed drug registrations hard to swallow
Hospital admissions remain high amongst those with HIV
Viral load in early HIV infection predicted by that of transmitting partner
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