“I run groups for newly diagnosed people, helping others with their diagnosis also helps me.”

There are a lot of organisations to turn to if you feel stigmatised or have experienced discrimination. There are also organisations which can help you make your voice heard or who lead campaigns against the unfair treatment of people living with HIV.

Here are the details of just some of the organisations which support people with HIV.

To get details of organisations in your local area, telephone THT Direct (0808 802 1221) or ask at your HIV clinic.

• England: 03444 111 444
• Wales: 03444 77 20 20
• www.citizensadvice.org.uk

There are over 3500 local Citizens Advice offices, offering free, independent, confidential and impartial advice. There is also a lot of useful information on the Citizens Advice website. Topics covered include benefits, work, debt and money, consumer, family, housing, law and immigration.

• Telephone: 0808 800 0082
• Textphone: 0808 800 0084
• Mon - Fri 9am - 7pm, Sat 10am - 2pm
• www.equalityadvisoryservice.com

EASS advises and assists individuals on issues relating to equality and human rights, across England, Scotland and Wales.

18 York Place, Edinburgh EH1 3EP

• 0131 558 3713
• info@hivscotland.com
• www.hivscotland.com

HIV Scotland is an HIV voluntary sector policy and support organisation, providing co-ordination and responding to issues such as stigma and health inequalities in Scotland.

Acorn House, 314-320 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8DP

• 020 7837 6988
• info@nam.org.uk
• www.aidsmap.com

NAM produces a range of HIV treatment and other related information, both in print and online. Our website includes lots of information on HIV and HIV services, so you can find what’s available near you.

Aztec House, 397-405 Archway Road, London N6 4EY

• 020 7814 6767
• info@nat.org.uk
• www.nat.org.uk

A campaigning and policy organisation that has taken a lead in fighting HIV-related stigma. Its campaigning work and information resources have dealt with employment, benefits, housing, confidentiality, the immigration system, criminal prosecutions and other issues. NAT takes an active role in challenging inaccurate and stigmatising media coverage of HIV.

30 Blacks Road, London W6 9DT

• 020 8741 1879
• naz@naz.org.uk
• www.naz.org.uk

NAZ is a sexual health charity working to improve the sexual health outcomes of Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. NAZ provides sexual health and HIV prevention and support services to Asian, African, Muslim, Portuguese-speaking and Spanish-speaking communities. NAZ aims to educate and empower communities and to mobilise the support networks that exist for people living with HIV.

• www.stigmaindexuk.org  

This is a participatory research project, led by people living with HIV, aiming to better understand how stigma and discrimination are experienced by people living with HIV. Some of the quotes used in this booklet came from Stigma Survey participants.

345 City Road, London EC1V 1LR

• 020 7713 0444
• Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm
• info@positivelyuk.org
• www.positivelyuk.org

Positively UK provides peer-led support, advocacy and information to people living with HIV on any aspect of their diagnosis, care and managing life with HIV. They train and support people living with HIV to provide peer support.

• THT Direct: 0808 802 1221
• Mon - Fri 10am - 8pm
• info@tht.org.uk
• www.myhiv.org.uk
• www.tht.org.uk/get-involved/campaign

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is the largest HIV charity in the UK. THT provides a wide range of support and advocacy services in towns and cities throughout England, Wales and Scotland.

THT Direct is a phone line providing a gateway to HIV information, services and support. Details of services provided by THT and by other HIV organisations can be obtained from THT Direct.

THT has also taken a leading role in campaigning for equality for people with HIV and for better sexual health services for everybody. Its website provides details of current campaigns and tips on how to influence health services.