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Testing Positive: Juno’s Story

Many people don’t test for HIV because they’re scared of a positive result, they don’t think HIV affects them or they don’t think they’ve been at risk or are vulnerable to HIV. In support of National HIV testing week, read Juno’s story of receiving a positive HIV diagnosis and what happens afterwards.

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Having a Baby Can Be an Exciting Time

Having a baby can be an exciting time, but also one filled with apprehension. When you add HIV to the mix it can definitely become a time of deep anxiety. That’s where our Lets Talk Babies group can help.

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Women’s Rights

At our Women’s workshop ‘Our Rights’ on 24 June, we will be coming together as women living with HIV to increase our awareness of our rights. It will provide an empowering opportunity to increase our assertiveness and ability to advocate, as well as share stories and ways of overcoming difficulties with other inspirational women. It’s open to all women living with HIV.

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Travelling Abroad

I plan to travel abroad this summer for a holiday but have heard there are some countries that impose restrictions on people living with HIV. How easy is travelling with HIV these days and what should I consider when planning a trip?

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Don’t Suffer in Silence

Ms A.L.L. is one of the regular participants to our monthly group The Women’s Room. In this blog post, she shares some words of advice on how to deal with domestic violence and the terrible effects it has on our health and self-esteem.

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Let’s Talk Babies!

Children aged between 0-5 love to play, enjoy special time with their parents and grow and develop with new and interesting experiences and environments beyond the four walls of any room in their home. That is what Mum and Toddler groups are about. So come, Let’s Talk Babies! In a safe environment, meet other mothers with children the same age, with loads of experiences in the room to share and to learn from.

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Maria’s Story

I got HIV while I was in a relationship and I am an example that HIV can actually happen to anyone no matter if you fall in any of the categories or have behaviours considered at risk. When disclosing to different people as much as I found support I also felt many thought that they were not at risk of getting HIV as somehow they felt it only affects people from certain ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations or those who have promiscuous behaviours.

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