Ahead of World Hepatitis Day on Thursday 28 July, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people who think they may be at risk from hepatitis B or C infection to get tested. Viral hepatitis kills 1.5 million people worldwide each year. That’s as many people as HIV / AIDS. Although hepatitis is not common in Northern Ireland, it is …
I love it when a plan comes together
Many folk will know that we’ve all been very busy over the last number of months with our move to Derryvolgie. In the background though, we’ve also been driven by the need to manage the organisation, it’s work, and ensure that we comply with our legal obligations. Last week we held Positive Life’s 4th AGM, during which the Board of …
Busy few weeks
It’s been a while and a lot has happened since the last blog. The move is now complete, Joe has started in his role as +Family Life Project Officer, Positive Now colleagues from Dublin have supported us to begin looking at how we best establish a Positive Peer Project – AND – the GAWA and TBIG got to the final …
Closure Update
Hi Folks, unfortunately due to a delay with our refurbishments we will be closed Monday 13th – Friday 17th June & re-opening on Monday 20th June as normal. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Lifetime ban in NI on gay men donating blood to be lifted
We welcome the new Health Minister’s decision to lift this lifetime ban. This ban has only perpetuated inequality, which in turn, has done nothing to reduce the stigma that is attached to men who have sex with men and who want to donate blood for the good of others. As the Minister has outlined, the risk of contracting HIV is …
What a Week!
The Health Minister’s decides to lift the lifetime ban on gay blood donation. Great news! The ban has only contributed to inequality and stigma for men who have sex with men – I hope that this is sign of the times to come in NI. Wednesday saw us appoint a new member of staff to the +Family Life Project – …
Closed for re-location
Hi Folks, just a reminder that we will be closed from Tuesday 31st May – Friday 10th June to allow for the move to our new premises. We will be re-opening on Monday 13th June at our new premises at Derryvolgie Avenue. Look forward to seeing you all there!
Ulster Tatler Charity Award 2016
The Ulster Tatler Charity Award 2016 is open for nominations. Please take a couple of minutes to give Positive Life your vote – whether we get an award or not, it’s a great opportunity to raise awareness around the issue of HIV in Northern Ireland. Just follow the link and add our name into the box Ulster Tatler Awards Thank …
On the move & cooking up a storm!
It’s all systems go just now! We’re getting closer to moving day and if you’ve been following me on Facebook you’ll have seen some of the progress. Neil and the team from NI Refurbishments, and Gareth and his team from Zenith IT Solutions are working hard creating a great space for us at ‘Derryvolgie’. We still hope to be moved …
Northern Ireland – Stigma Index
For further information on the results from the Northern Ireland Stigma Index Survey, please click the link Northern Ireland – Stigma Index