Posts Tagged ‘AIDS’

initial results from Living with Stigma Index are here

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

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 have been abused in some way over the last year
  • 45% of people living with HIV have challenged, confronted, or educated somone who was stigmatizing them.
  • 31% have not had a consstructive conversation with a health care professional about their reproductive health, sexual relationships, drug-use, and emotional well-being. (more…)

Tags: , , , , , , ,
Posted in News | Comments Off

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

Friday, November 27th, 2009

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. (more…)

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in News | 1 Comment »

World Aids Day - Armagh

Monday, November 16th, 2009

The 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…)

Tags: , , , , ,
Posted in Events | 1 Comment »

World Aids Day - Derry

Monday, November 16th, 2009

The 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…)

Tags: , , , , , ,
Posted in Events | No Comments »

World AIDS Day 2009 - Belfast

Monday, November 16th, 2009

The 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…)

Tags: , , , , , , ,
Posted in Events | Comments Off