Real stories

Getting tested and diagnosed
The journey between taking a test, receiving an HIV diagnosis and dealing with this
Read more >Money worries and extra support
The challenges of accessing benefits, getting appropriate housing, and coping with limited income and poverty
Read more >Getting and keeping a job
Managing HIV in the workplace and communicating with colleagues about HIV
Read more >Telling other people and their attitudes
Decisions on telling other and their reactions – and how stigma can affect people’s lives
Read more >Dealing with the legal and immigration system
The particular challenges of dealing with the police, criminal justice system, immigration process and living in prison
Read more >Support a campaign
We campaign on a range of issues affecting people living with HIV. Find out how you can get involved and support our work.
Find out how you can help >What will you do to Act Aware?
Inspire others and tell us how you're getting involved.
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