Information and Support: HIV
If you, or someone you know, have been affected by HIV, the following organisations may be able to help.
Terrence Higgins Trust
Terrence Higgins Trust offers a wide range of support services, including emotional support, help with accessing HIV testing, treatment advice and counselling.
Helpline: 0808 802 1221
Positively UK
Positively UK supports people living with and affected by HIV and their partners from dealing with a new diagnosis to coming to terms living with HIV.
It also provides a service for 16-24 year olds living with HIV, led by young people also living with HIV.
Positive Life NI
Positive Life NI supports people with and affected by HIV in Northern Ireland, including one to one, peer support and family support.
Phone: 0800 137 437
Waverley Care
Waverley Care offer services across Scotland for people affected by, or at risk of contracting HIV or Hepatitis C. Their website has a search facility for local support.
AVERT.org
AVERT.org provides information about HIV & AIDS, transmission & prevention, testing and living with HIV, plus information on sex & STIs.
Information from the NHS
Sexual Health Line
Free confidential information and advice on sexual health: 0800 567 123
Wales
Samaritans
Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope and provide a safe place to talk 24 hours a day.
Phone: 116 123
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide exists to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend.