The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a warning to people to not use or buy Hightop HIV/AIDS Home Test Kit because they may be unreliable and produce incorrect results. Dr Say Quah at the RVH Clinic has asked us to share the warning through our stakeholders and networks. More details are available in an MHRA press …
An up-date on some of what’s going on behind the scenes at Positive Life…..
In May 2018 General Data Protection Regulations will come into force across Europe and we at Positive Life have undertaken a programme of actions to ensure that any information that we have or control is dealt with in the appropriate manner. Not only is it imperative that we comply before the changes next year, we’ve also taken this opportunity to …
National HIV Testing Day
Have you booked your annual HIV test? Today marks National HIV Testing Day This is an issue that could affect you… To find out more contact us on: 028 9024 9268 or info@positivelifeni.com
#PLWHIVNI – HIV Stigma Index Surveys
HIV Stigma index has posted 2 new surveys to measure levels of HIV related stigma across the UK. 1 – for young PLWHIV under age of 24 2 – for PLWHIV from BME communities Make sure #PLWHIVNI (People Living With HIV in Northern Ireland) are represented in the survey results by completing the survey online at www.stigmaindexuk.org
HIV Ireland & Positive Now at Dublin Pride
A message from Erin Nugent of HIV Ireland: Thank you so much for your support for HIV Ireland and/or Positive Now in the past. It is fantastic to have so many friends. I am writing to let you know that this year, HIV Ireland and Positive Now have decided to walk under one banner in the Pride Parade. We are …
The Truth About…
Last night the BBC aired ‘The Truth About HIV’, a powerful, measured and insightful documentary by the engaging Dr Chris van Tulleken which touched on a range of issues relating to HIV and AIDS in the UK. Highlighting the research and science behind the origins of HIV, we also heard about the deeply emotional personal stories of those living with …
Record number of people diagnosed with HIV in Northern Ireland
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 …
It’s an exciting time to be working for Positive Life!
This week saw Samantha Murphy, our new Information and Support Services Manager take up post, hot on the heels of Claire Brown, our new Income Generation & Campaigns Manager. Sam brings extensive experience from her previous roles within the voluntary and community sector – and she knows a wee bit about wine too! Claire’s 10+ years in fund-raising can only …
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 …