New Premises

Hello, You will know that over the last year or so we’ve been asking you all to tell us about your wish list as we’ve been working hard to identify suitable new premises. I’m happy to report that we’ve taken possession of the keys to 20 Derryvolgie Avenue. It ticks all the boxes in terms of what you told us …

Life After Strictly

It’s been two weeks since Positive Life’s ‘Strictly’ gala fundraiser and we’re all still buzzin’ about it! It was an amazing night filled with music, dancing, singing, humour and most of all great craic. I’d like to thank everyone would contributed to making the event such a success. Our volunteer dancers excelled themselves on the night with some incredible moves. …

HIV Research Project

Are You a Father Living With a Diagnosis of HIV+? Queen’s University Belfast and Positive Life NI are interested in hearing about your experiences as part of a research project exploring what it is like to be a father living with HIV in Northern Ireland. Taking part would involve a short, confidential interview with a researcher from Queen’s University. If …

Countdown to ‘Strictly’

The countdown is well and truly on for Positive Life’s ‘Strictly’ gala fundraiser in the Ramada Hotel this Friday. If you haven’t already heard about the event – where have you been! There will be well over 400 people in the audience and we’re going all out with the glitz and glam. Our 32 volunteer dancers are going to be …

CHEMSEX

Wednesday 16 March, 6pm. CHEMSEX – Let’s start the conversation… Are you concerned about your, or someone else’s, use of drugs whilst having sex? Is non-sober sex becoming more regular for you than you’d like? Has chemsex led to any difficult to manage situations and what are the particular issues for people living with HIV? Sean Devlin will be leading …

International Women’s Day 2016

To coincide with International Women’s Day I would encourage women to take ownership of their own sexual health. In Northern Ireland, women currently account for 31% of those living with HIV and this is reflective of a continuing increase in heterosexual transmission. I would urge women to be pro-active – make sure you carry your own condoms, go for regular …

Alliance Party Conference 2016

On Saturday 5 March 2016, Positive Life attended the Alliance Party Conference at La Mon Hotel and Country Club. The conference provided the opportunity to discuss various issues relating to HIV in Northern Ireland with MLAs, Councillors and party members as well as colleagues from the community, voluntary and statutory sectors. You can view some of our photos from the …

Book Club

On Wednesday 16th March at 3.00pm, authour Stuart Neville will coming to Positive Life to talk about his book, ‘The Twelve’. If you have an interest in reading or writing, or have want to be a part of the ‘Positive Life Book Club’ this event is for you. Positive Life can supply a free copy of the book for members …

‘Strictly’ at Stormont

Our ‘Strictly’ gala event is now just over two weeks away and tickets for the event are selling fast. Make sure you secure your seat now by purchasing a ticket online. And don’t forget to tell us which dancer you’re supporting when you book – it counts towards the leader board! As the big event looms closer, the Dance Squad …

Strictly Squad 2016

There is now only one month to go until our ‘Strictly’ gala event. Check out our latest video which introduces our dancers. Tickets are still available and can be purchased online. The night is building up to be a great success and we look forward to seeing you there.