Social & legal issues for people with HIV

NAM would like to acknowledge NAT's advice and support in the development of this resource. NAT (National AIDS Trust) is a UK charity – you can find out more about them on their website www.nat.org.uk.

  • Employment

    Information about employment law and the Equality Act, with suggestions on dealing with workplace issues that people with HIV may face....

  • Anti-discrimination legislation

    How the Equality Act protects people with HIV against discrimination when using businesses and services, including health care....

  • Housing

    Advice on housing issues for people with HIV, including homelessness, social housing and harassment from neighbours....

  • Personal finance

    Information on insurance, mortgages, pensions and savings for people living with HIV in the UK....

  • Making a will

    Why it’s important to have a will and how to prepare one....

  • Travel

    Information on travel restrictions, travelling with medication, vaccinations, travel insurance and obtaining health care abroad....

  • Immigration and asylum

    An overview of immigration law and the asylum process as it may affect people with HIV....

  • Access to health care

    Information on the provision of NHS health care to non-UK citizens....

  • Transmission of HIV as a criminal offence

    Information about policing and prosecutions of HIV transmission....

  • Powers to regulate people with HIV

    Information about judicial orders given to individuals who have an infection and are putting others at risk....

  • Confidentiality

    Information about the law of confidentiality, both in medical and non-medical settings....

  • Consent to HIV tests and treatment

    The right to refuse medical tests and treatment, and how this applies to adults without mental capacity, pregnant women, children and young people....

  • End-of-life issues

    Information about delegating decisions, declaring future treatment wishes and financial planning, as well as formalities after a death....

  • Prisoners

    How health care is provided in prison and which HIV prevention materials can be supplied....

  • Services for people with HIV

    An overview of how health and social services are provided in the UK....

Social & legal issues for people with HIV

This content was checked for accuracy at the time it was written. It may have been superseded by more recent developments. NAM recommends checking whether this is the most current information when making decisions that may affect your health.
Community Consensus Statement on Access to HIV Treatment and its Use for Prevention

Together, we can make it happen

We can end HIV soon if people have equal access to HIV drugs as treatment and as PrEP, and have free choice over whether to take them.

Launched today, the Community Consensus Statement is a basic set of principles aimed at making sure that happens.

The Community Consensus Statement is a joint initiative of AVAC, EATG, MSMGF, GNP+, HIV i-Base, the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, ITPC and NAM/aidsmap
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This content was checked for accuracy at the time it was written. It may have been superseded by more recent developments. NAM recommends checking whether this is the most current information when making decisions that may affect your health.

NAM’s information is intended to support, rather than replace, consultation with a healthcare professional. Talk to your doctor or another member of your healthcare team for advice tailored to your situation.