public holidays - centre closed

Due to the public holidays that are coming up, the Centre will be closed on the following dates:

17 March 2010 - St Patrick’s Day
2 April 2010 - Good Friday
5 April 2010 - Easter Monday
6 April 2010 - Easter Tuesday
3 May 2010 - early May bank holiday
31 May 2010 - Spring bank holiday

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opportunities to help film makers

The African HIV Policy Network is wanting assistance from Africans living with HIV in the UK for a film being developed on HIV-related stigma among African communities.
They are working with a skilled former BBC film-maker, Angus Malcolm, who is researching the film on behalf of AHPN and the target audience for the film will be [...]

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february 2010 edition of Centrepiece published

The latest edition of The Centre’s newsletter Centrepiece has been sent out to members and is available for download on the website.
Articles include:
Monday drop in a fantastic success
Build a Bear: ‘we had a fantastic time’
Farewell to old friends
Access for all - it’s the law
UK results of the Living with HIV Stigma Index 2009

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initial results from Living with Stigma Index are here

Back in August, members of The HIV Support Centre took part in the Living with HIV Stigma Index survey. The initial results for the UK are:

84% of people living with HIV are supported by other people living with HIV
60% are not sure if their medical records are being kept confidential
46% reported that their rights may [...]

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2 people every week in Northern Ireland are diagnosed with HIV – what are we going to do?

In the year that has seen two people a week diagnosed with HIV in Northern Ireland, the HIV Support Centre, the leading HIV/AIDS charity in the province, is holding three events in conjunction with Belfast City Council, Armagh City and District Council, and Derry City Council to mark World AIDS Day.
Speaking in advance of the [...]

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New Website Launched

June’s AGM saw the launch of The Centre’s new website. The new site is more visible, functional, and reflective of the organisation’s activities. You can keep up to date with what is happening in the Centre through The Centre’s News and Events Pages.
The site will now be updated in house making sure it [...]

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HIV Support Centre Wins Free Subscription to Grant Tracker

NICVA presents The HIV Support Centre with a year’s free subscription to Grant Tracker. 
Commenting on behalf of The Centre Maria Kinney, Business Development Manager said “Access to Grant Tracker will assist us greatly when it comes to researching and targeting potential funders.  Our thanks to NICVA for their support.”

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Lord Mayor Shows Solidarity for HIV Support Centre

The Lord Mayor of Belfast has praised The HIV Support Centre for its commitment to raising awareness about HIV and AIDS.
Speaking during a visit to The Centre on 5th May 2009 Councillor Tom Hartley said  “I’m delighted to be here today and meet staff and volunteers who are working extremely hard to raise awareness about [...]

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Church body pledges help with HIV

A body which represents the four main churches in Londonderry has said it is keen to work with a HIV support group to raise awareness of the condition.
Liam Milligan from the Churches Trust was speaking after an awareness event in Derry on Tuesday which was attended by only one member of the clergy.
Kieran Harris of [...]

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