HIV/AIDS and Related Websites
AVERT
www.avert.org
AVERT is an international HIV and AIDS charity based in the UK, with the aim of AVERTing HIV and AIDS worldwide.
National Aids Trust
www.nat.org.uk
For further information affecting people with HIV or for policy issues, such as benefits, housing, confidentiality, employment and financial advice go to: http://www.nat.org.uk/LivingWithHIV.aspx
This tells you who NAT is and what they do - before signposting people with HIV to further information within the site on policy issues, life stories and other help available etc.
NAT also run: HIV Activists Network. It is run by NAT to work to inform and influence policy and currently suggests such things as emailing your MP about the Welfare Reform Bill, or writing to your local councillor. If you want to find out more, you can email HIVactivist@nat.org.uk
or call 020 7814 6767 or go to www.nat.org.uk
Terrence Higgins Trust
www.tht.org.uk
THT was one of the first charities to be set up in response to the HIV epidemic and has been at the forefront of the fight against HIV and AIDS ever since.
+VE
www.plusve.org
+VE is a monthly magazine aimed at everyone infected or affected by bloodborne viruses, including HIV, viral hepatitis (A, B, C etc) and STIs.
Body and Soul
www.bodyandsoulcharity.org
Body and Soul is a UK charity supporting children, teenagers and families living with, or closely affected by, HIV.
The National African HIV Prevention Programme (NAHIP)
www.nahip.org.uk
NAHIP works with predominantly African-led organisations to deliver HIV prevention interventions.
Aidsmap
www.aidsmap.com
Aidsmap is NAM's relaunched website, featuring original, daily news on developments in the world of HIV.
Brook
www.brook.org.uk
Brook is the only national voluntary sector provider of free and confidential sexual health advice and services specifically for young people under 25.
Sexual Health On-line
www.sexualhealth.org.uk
Sexual Health On-line is the website of the Sexual Health Education Unit, Worcester, a place to find honest, open, friendly advice on sexual health issues.
FACE IT - Hepatitis C Awareness
www.hepc.nhs.uk
Facts about the disease and information about how to prevent it, what to do if you think you might be at risk, treatment and useful advice if you have been diagnosed.
The Massage Warehouse
www.massagewarehouse.co.uk
The Massage Warehouse very kindly donated a massage bed to the Foundation which enables us to deliver treatments to service users in our practice room. We really appreciate their contribution to our work.
The Massage Warehouse is the UK's one stop shop for your Massage Table & Therapy Supplies www.massagewarehouse.co.uk Staffed by therapists who are available to offer you advice on which product will suit you best. They stock massage tables for every need. Delivery is free to anywhere in mainland UK on all massage tables. They also sell massage table covers, paper disposables and massage oils.
What is Carers Direct?
http://www.nhs.uk/Carersdirect
Carers Direct is a national information, advice and support service for carers in England. Available online at http://www.nhs.uk/Carersdirect and as a free, confidential helpline seven days a week on 0808 802 0202, it provides accurate, relevant information for carers and those who support them.
(RED)
www.joinred.com
Product Red is a for-profit brand begun by U2's frontman, Bono and Bobby Shriver of Debt AIDS Trade in Africa (DATA) to raise money for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
EQUIP
http://www.equip.nhs.uk/
EQUIP is an NHS website which signposts members of the public to useful health and social care websites that have been quality-checked and has a directory of over 4200 support groups and services both national and local to the West Midlands. The site does try to concentrate on information local to the West Midlands where available and is checked regularly.
Method
http://www.method.org.uk
Method is a small but perfectly formed freelance graphic design company based in Worcester, Worcestershire, producing work for clients to the highest quality finish, leaving both the client and us excited by the outcome.
"We greatly appreciate the help of Method Design who kindly gave their time for free to make amendments to our website."