NEW statistics show that 934 people are now known to be living with HIV in Northern Ireland – the highest number ever on record. Eighty-one men and 22 women were diagnosed during 2015, bringing the total being treated for the virus which damages the immune system to almost three times what it was in 2006. The 103 cases of HIV …
Positive Life Cooked up a Storm
Friday night was THE night and well…our Chefs didn’t half “Cook up a Storm”! Have a wee browse through our photos and you’ll see for yourself that an awesome night was had by all! Our Volunteers worked extremely hard over recent months, honing their culinary skills and fund-raising, reaching a total of over £7,500!! My sincere thanks to you all. …
“Cooking up a Storm” – Meet our Teams!
Positive Life, “Cooking up a Storm” is fast approaching, meet our teams and show your support. Starter course by: Team #MarysBerries Support this team by donating online: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/MarysBerries Second course by: Team #Fishnets Support this team by donating online: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/Fishnets Main course by: Team #BakersandShakers Support this team by donating online (ref BakersandShakers): http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/positivelifecookingupastorm Dessert course by: Team #Butterballs Support …
What is safe sex now? Does it include undetectable viral load and PrEP?
As part of the Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival in Sydney last week, an Australian researcher asked whether people’s ideas of what makes up ‘safe sex’ are changing. An undetectable viral load and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) provide new ways to safely avoid HIV, but research suggests that most people continue to equate safe sex with condom use, and to …
Positive Life is “Cooking up a Storm”
Positive Life, “Cooking Up A Storm” is fast approaching! Get your tickets now for a five-course gourmet meal complete with wine pairing at La Mon House on Friday 24th March 2017 – “Hell’s Kitchen” style!!
Job Alert: Part-time Project & Admin Assistant
We are currently recruiting for a part-time Project & Admin Assistant (10.00am – 4.00pm; Monday to Thursday & 10.00am – 2.00pm on Friday) The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator and will have a minimum of two years’ experience in the use of all Microsoft Office Applications and one year’s experience in the administration of financial management procedures. They …
Job Alert: Part-time Information and Support Services Manager
We are currently recruiting for a part-time Information and Support Services Manager (10.00am to 2.00pm: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday) The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator and will have a minimum of 3 year’s successful experience managing client centred support services. They will have experience of managing budgets, producing activity reports and submitting monitoring returns in the health …
Positive Life puts HIV on the political agenda
Raising the issue of HIV in Northern Ireland isn’t an easy one. Many often put their heads in the sand when asks are made or support is required. We have to fight an uphill battle to have our voice heard, especially in the noisy health environment were other issues get more attention. This year we have made a conscious effort …
Sign Our Petition
SIGN OUR PETITION CALLING ON THE ASSEMBLY TO DELIVER A SEXUAL HEALTH PROMOTION STRATEGY We are calling on the Assembly to support a Sexual Health Promotion Strategy, focusing on awareness raising and education. To show you support, sign our petition here: https://www.change.org/p/ni-assembly-support-positive-life-in-bringing-forward-a-sexual-health-promotion-strategy-in-ni The key components we would like this new Sexual Health Promotion Strategy to accomplish are: – An effective …
Cooking Up a Storm – Gourmet Style!
We are currently looking for 24 Volunteer “wanna-be” Chefs to get involved with our 2017 Fund-Raising Event. To participate, you don’t need to have experience in the kitchen this is a fund-raiser and the emphasis is on the craic! For further information please click on the link: Cooking Up a Storm