World Aids Day

Why is World AIDS Day Important?

Over 105,000 people are living with HIV in the UK. Globally, there are an estimated 38 million people who have the virus. Despite the virus only being identified in 1984, more than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS related illnesses, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history.

Today, scientific advances have been made in HIV treatment, there are laws to protect people living with HIV and we understand so much more about the condition. Despite this, each year in the UK over 4,139 people are diagnosed with HIV, people do not know the facts about how to protect themselves and others, and stigma and discrimination remain a reality for many people living with the condition.

World AIDS Day is important because it reminds the public and government that HIV has not gone away – there is still a vital need to raise money, increase awareness, fight prejudice and improve education.

Despite over 105,000 people living with HIV in the UK, National Aids Trust's recent research found 63% of the public do not remember seeing or hearing about HIV in the past six months. Only a third said they have sympathy for people living with HIV regardless of how they acquired it. 

NHS HIV and AIDS information on prevention, diagnosis and treatments. 

Support services

North West HIV Support.

A non-profit registered organisation who raise money and awareness for people living with HIV and their families to help them gain the support they need after a diagnosis.

Call: 07562926367

Email: NWHS21@hotmail.com Visit: www.northwesthivsupport.co.uk

Candlelit walk with Northwest HIV Support CIC for World Aids Day will run from Grangeway Community Centre to St. Andrews Church, Runcorn, at 6.30pm, followed by a vigil at 7pm. 

Terrace Higgins Trust Direct helpline

Call THT Direct on 0808 802 1221 for support, advice and information or email at: info@tht.org.uk 

For information, sexual health services and support visit: Terrance Higgins Trust