We work to improve the quality of life for people living with HIV in the UK by addressing key issues and breaking down barriers.
Our advocacy focuses on increasing understanding of HIV, promoting mental health, and supporting diverse needs across age, origin, gender, and sexuality.
While aiming to end new HIV transmissions, we’re dedicated to ensuring that everyone living with HIV can lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Our health and social care system must be fully funded and equipped to support the holistic and evolving needs of people living with HIV, including those ageing. We provide evidence of the needs of our community and fight for the changes needed.
New, effective HIV treatments are being developed that could transform the lives and health of people living with HIV. We advocate for these medications to become available at a low cost to whoever needs them.
Data shows that people living with HIV are more likely to experience poor mental health compared to the general public. We support the mental health of people living with HIV by advocating for more accessible services and tailored support.
To reduce the financial barriers to a good quality of life, our work around disability benefits advocates for disability benefits assessments and payments to be accessible to and reflect the needs of people living with HIV.
HIV treatment in the UK is effective and provides good outcomes. But too many people are not accessing this – because of stigma, discrimination or inequality. It is vital that we support people in reengaging with care, and ensure that it is available for anyone who needs it.
Despite the effective treatments available, there are still too many barriers to people living with HIV having a quality of life. We are the secretariat for HIV Outcomes UK , which tackles the glaring disparities which prevent people from living well with HIV.
Nicoletta Policek, Co-Chair of HIV Outcomes UK: “People living with HIV in Scotland must be able to avail themselves of well-resourced and staffed support.”
Dr Alessandro Ceccarelli, reflects on the progress made in the Welsh HIV response, and the crucial steps needed to ensure everyone living with HIV can thrive.
Dr Nicoletta Policek and Professor Caroline Sabin, the HIV Outcomes UK co-chairs, write about the HIV Outcomes coalitions’ work to highlight and address the disparities on HIV prevention and treatment outcomes between different groups. This report outlines progress to date.
A cost-effective framework for the Scottish Government to deliver integrated HIV and mental health care.
Cost-effective ways that the Welsh Government can support living well with HIV.
Positive Voices 2022 report
