HIV/AIDS

If you are worried or have questions about HIV, there are people who can help locally. There are also National organisations that offer friendly advice.
  • National AIDS Helpline 0800 567123
    Information and counselling on all aspects of HIV, AIDS and Sexual Health (24hrs)
  • Local AIDS Helpline
    01633 841901 Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm
  • The Terence Higgins Trust
    Provides information, advice and help  on all aspects of HIV and AIDS.
    12pm-10pm(daily) 0845 122200
    www.tht.org.uk

 

Useful Websites
  • www.playingsafely.co.uk
    An interactive website from Health Promotion England which answers questions on HIV, AIDS and sexual health issues. The website gives advice on a whole range of sexual health topics, information on putting on a condom, information on what a sexual health clinic is like and nearest clinics across the UK and has links to many other organisations.
  • www.fpa.org.uk
    The website of the Family Planning Association includes sections on the contraceptive pill, pregnancy testing and sexually transmitted infections.
  • www.caughtout.org.uk
    The National Assembly for Wales young person's site on Emergency Hormonal Contraception.
  • www.avert.org
    The AIDS Education and Research Trust. The section for young people gives information and advice on issues such as :HIV infection, condoms, sexuality, relationships and puberty.