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Oluwakemi Agunbiade reflects on the persistent inequalities in HIV testing and health outcomes for people living with HIV and the action needed to be taken for Black communities.

Oluwakemi Agunbiade reflects on the impact of the Timms Review and potential changes in disability benefits for people living with HIV.

Andrew is in his 30s and has been living with HIV for 13 years. Under current law is unable to start a family by sperm donation. He tells us why the law needs to change to reflect medical advances, so that those living with HIV can start a family.

Kat Smithson writes about how alongside Positively UK and NAM aidsmap, we’re partnering with Fast Track Cities London to create and deliver a new charter to break down prevailing misconceptions and stereotypes driving HIV stigma.

George Westwood writes that in 2022 we have continued working for HIV rights, with major victories: two big campaigns, a report which helped shift the conversation around PrEP, and pushing for reforms around mental health and migration.

This Black History Month, National AIDS Trust wishes to celebrate and champion the value of black leadership and representation to create impactful community change and address health inequality.

Scientific advances in HIV include the development of effective medications, self-tests, the discovery that people on effective treatment can’t pass HIV on, prevention tools and the emergence of long-acting injectable treatments.

Michelle, founder, Director of Holistic Wellbeing Services and training lead at CliniQ on why the barriers to PrEP access that are faced by trans people must be addressed.

Originally from Kenya, and a National AIDS Trust trustee, Angelina is experienced in providing one-to-one support, treatment advocacy, managing service delivery, and advocating for the involvement of women living with HIV in strategy and policy.

Jay Hawkridge is a HIV campaigner, a writer, vlogger and social media influencer who uses his platform to raise awareness about HIV and challenge stigma.

Marc Thompson is Director of The Love Tank; co-founder of PrEPster, and creator of the podcast We Were Always Here. He has been living with HIV since 1986.