#HumansofHIV – Paula Bradley MLA

In this series, Positive Life tells the story of the people who are part of the wider HIV community and who advocate for those living with and affected by HIV in Northern Ireland. This month we hear from Paula Bradley MLA, former Chair of the Northern Ireland Assembly Health Committee, DUP Health Spokesperson and policy maker who has been a …

Gareth Thomas and HIV image perceptions

As seen across the media last weekend, former Welsh rugby star Gareth Thomas took charge of sharing the fact that he has been living with HIV for a number of years. Following on from this, the outpouring of support for Gareth was outstanding from far and wide including members of the Royal family and sports stars. While this was an …

HIV Ageing Awareness Day

Today is National HIV Ageing Awareness Day – a day to celebrate and reflect on the rising number of people who are living long and full lives with HIV. One of the many myths surrounding HIV is that it is a life sentence which will at best completely alter how you live your life and at worst, will kill you. …

CEO Jacquie Richardson reacts to Gareth Thomas’ HIV revelation

Reacting to the news that Gareth Thomas, Ex Wales Rugby Captain has revealed he has HIV, Jacquie Richardson, Chief Executive of Positive Life, Northern Ireland’s only dedicated charity supporting those with HIV said today: “This is an incredibly brave thing for Gareth Thomas to do and will help to break the stigma around HIV which is now considered a lifelong …