Our Services > Support

Click below to find out about the following

• support for people thinking of taking an HIV test
• support for people who are newly diagnosed
• support regarding treatment options
• support with drug adherence
• one-to-one support
• counselling
• support from peers
• positive women’s group
• support for carers, partners and family
• support with immigration issues
• outreach

Support for people thinking of taking an HIV test

If you are considering having an HIV test you may wish to discuss this confidentially. We can offer one-to-one support to help you make a decision and can support you through the process.

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Support for people who are newly diagnosed

We offer support and advice if you have just been diagnosed as HIV positive. The staff at the Centre can help you identify what support you may need, tell you about the services available and put you in touch with other services that might help.

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Support regarding treatment options

Robert Fieldhouse discussing new medications

Many people are understandably concerned about the treatment and medication which so often form such a key role in the lives of individuals with HIV. Our role is to offer information and support, both to the receiver of the treatment and to his or her carers. If you need one to one support to discuss your particular concerns, or if you are thinking of starting treatment, we can provide a one-to-one support session with the HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist.

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Support with drug adherence

We can work with you to help you take your medication in the right way, so that you can get the best outcome from your treatment.

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One to one support

We can offer you an opportunity to get support on a one-to-one basis to help with difficult issues and to make sure you get the best possible support.

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Counselling

The Centre offers a short-term confidential counselling service for positive people, their families and partners. We use qualified and experienced counsellors who offer up to 6 sessions in a relaxed and non-clinical environment.

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Support from peers

If you wish you can meet other people living with HIV by coming along to our drop-in sessions, group sessions or social activities. You may get a great deal of benefit from talking to others about how they are coping with the virus, medications, and problems encountered because of their status. Anything discussed in the Centre is subject to our confidentiality policy.

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Positive women's group

A support group for HIV positive women which meets on the first Wednesday of each month.

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Support for carers, partners and family

The Centre supports people directly affected by HIV such as carers, partners, families and dependent children. We can provide someone to talk things through with in person and over the phone and give you the chance to meet and chat to other carers. We run a support group for the carers, parents, partners and family of HIV positive people. Please contact us to see when the group next meets.

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Support with immigration issues

We can offer support and information to help you if you have any problems or concerns about your immigration status. We can advocate on your behalf and work alongside you with these issues.

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Outreach

We provide an outreach service to visit those people who have used the Centre in the past but for one reason or another are currently unable to. We can also visit those who are interested in coming to the Centre, but are unsure about using it at the moment. We will work with you to help you feel more confident about using the Centre.

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