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What people think about HIV

This booklet focuses on problems. But it’s worth knowing that the majority of adults living in the UK say that people living with HIV should be treated with respect.

According to a 2014 survey of the general public:

  • Two-thirds of those who answered the survey would feel comfortable working with a colleague who had HIV.
  • Two-thirds agree with laws protecting people with HIV from discrimination.
  • Eight in ten believe that people with HIV deserve the same support and respect as those with cancer.

More information on the survey is available on the National AIDS Trust (NAT) website:  www.nat.org.uk

“The fear of people knowing is far worse than the actuality of people knowing.”

HIV, stigma & discrimination

Published January 2018

Last reviewed January 2018

Next review January 2021

Contact NAM to find out more about the scientific research and information used to produce this booklet.

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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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