HIV Diagnosis: the Story of Helen and Rosa

Helen is a woman living with HIV in Belgium. Whilst visiting a doctor about a foot problem, she was diagnosed with HIV. Helen has managed difficult personal challenges with help from health care professionals and friends like Rosa. This is her story.

Telling others about living with HIV: the Story of Paida and Mavis

Paida is 20 years old and living with HIV. When she was just 11, Paida found out that her mother, Mavis, had transmitted the infection to her at birth. After years of hiding her diagnosis, Paida finally publicly disclosed her status. The courage to face the stigma at such a young age set her “free” and allowed her to understand HIV and her treatment options. This is their story.

HIV treatment: reasons to review it

Robert tells us why it is good to discuss all of the available HIV treatments with your doctor and how you should never settle for less than the best for you.

Talking to my doctor about HIV: Moritz’s Journey with HIV

At 22, Moritz, with Michael by his side, received his HIV diagnosis. Through education, a holistic approach and open conversations with doctors and others living with HIV, Moritz has found a therapy that suits him so he can continue to thrive with HIV.

HIV lifestyle: tips for over 50s

Living with HIV? Brad shares his top HIV lifestyle tips for keeping your body, mind and soul in great condition, including everything from regular exercise, to surrounding yourself with positive people and more.

People living with HIV over 50

Want to know about HIV and ageing? Brad provides some perspective and recommendations for over 50s who are dealing with a recent HIV diagnosis. Find out more.

HIV support groups for advice

There are many people and organisations that can provide advice and support following a positive HIV diagnosis.

HIV Treatment Tips: Samantha's Story

Take a look at some top tips for managing your HIV treatment from Samantha, including suggestions to help you remember to take your medicine and recall important topics to discuss at your appointments.

Changing HIV Medicine

It’s okay to speak up if your treatment doesn’t suit you. Here you can learn more about why you might need to switch treatments, and the questions you may want to ask if you do.

HIV Medication: Talking to your doctor

Learn more about when you should make an appointment to talk to your doctor. It’s good to let them know of any changes or concerns.

Becoming HIV Undetectable: Tom's Story

Hear how Tom felt after being told his HIV was undetectable. Learn about its positive impact on his self-esteem and relationship with his partner.

Living With HIV: Diet and keeping healthy

Read about how eating a well-balanced diet will help ensure you live a longer, healthier life with HIV.

Becoming HIV Undetectable: Samantha's Story

Hear how Samantha felt after being told her HIV was undetectable. See how it made a positive impact on her self-esteem since becoming HIV-positive.

Becoming HIV Undetectable: Brad's Story

Hear Brad talk about how his HIV affected him for almost 30 years. Now, he explains how becoming undetectable has changed his view on life for the better.

Becoming HIV Undetectable: Angelina's Story

Hear Angelina talk honestly about how becoming undetectable made her feel more comfortable talking about being HIV-positive.

HIV Treatment: Samantha's Story

Hear Samantha offer advice on regularly taking your HIV medicine. She talks about using a pill box and an alarm on her phone as part of her routine.

HIV Diagnosis: Robert’s Story

Hear how Robert was diagnosed as HIV-positive in his early thirties, following the break-up of a long-term relationship.

Tom's Story

Take a look at some top tips for newly diagnosed people, written by Tom following his own experience of being diagnosed as HIV-positive.

HIV Diagnosis: Angelina’s Story

Hear how Angelina felt following her HIV diagnosis, and how the death of her brother from HIV affected her feelings about the future.

HIV Diagnosis: Tom’s Story

Hear how Tom found out about his HIV diagnosis whilst on holiday and the experience he had with his healthcare team.

HIV Diagnosis: Samantha’s Story

Hear how Samantha felt after visiting a sexual health clinic, an experience she admits felt strange, and the help she received from a support centre.

HIV Medications: What are the types available?

Learn more about the different types of HIV treatment available and how they work to control HIV.

Starting Treatment: Robert’s Story

Take a look at some top tips from Robert based on his experience of starting HIV treatment.

Antiretroviral Therapy: Brad's Story

Hear Brad talk about the lack of HIV treatment options when he was diagnosed over 20 years ago.

Positive Perspectives Survey: Awareness of HIV treatments

We surveyed over 1,000 people living with HIV. Here you can learn more about their experiences with starting treatment.

Angelina’s Story

Take a look at some top tips, written by Angelina, about sharing your HIV status.

Telling others about living with HIV: Angelina's Story

Hear how Angelina felt when telling others about her HIV, and how she waited over two years to talk to her mother about her status.

Telling others about living with HIV: Tom's Story

Hear how Tom told his best friend about his HIV diagnosis and his advice on how to let others know.

Share your HIV status with others

Learn more about sharing your HIV status, including who to tell, how and when to tell them and the support available to you.

HIV Positive and Undetectable: What does it mean?

Learn more about HIV and being undetectable, including what it means for you, your health and your partner(s).