Living well

HIV Treatment: George's Story

Hear George’s story on living with HIV for over 20 years. Now 93-years-young, learn how George’s medicine has helped him improve his health and wellbeing.
Living well

Guide to living with HIV in later life

Learn more about living with HIV long-term, including treatment, side effects and managing other health conditions.
Living well

Long-term HIV Antiretroviral Treatment

Learn more about taking long-term HIV treatment, including managing side effects and taking medicines for other health conditions.
Living well

HIV Positive Undetectable: What does it mean?

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

Antiretroviral Therapy: Brad's Story

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

Antiretroviral Therapy: Robert's Story

Hear how Robert started treatment for his HIV over ten years ago, and how an honest conversation with his doctor made him reflect on his treatment.
Starting treatment

Starting Treatment: Robert’s Story

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

Antiretroviral Therapy: Samantha's Story

Hear how Samantha felt starting treatment five years after her HIV diagnosis, and how she spoke to her doctor following treatment side effects.
Starting treatment

Facing fears of HIV Treatments

Hear how other people living with HIV have faced the challenges of starting HIV treatment. Their advice may help you to get started with your own treatment.
Managing my treatment

HIV Treatment: Tom's Story

Hear Tom talk about the side effects of his first HIV medicine. After talking to his doctor, he has now found a treatment that works for him.
Managing my treatment

HIV Treatment: Brad's Story

Hear Brad talk about his approach to HIV treatment and his tips on remembering to take his medicine.
Managing my treatment

HIV Treatment: Robert's Story

Hear Robert talk about how his HIV medicine has changed over the last decade. He also offers advice on talking to your doctor about your treatment.
Managing my treatment

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.
Talking to my doctor

HIV Treatment: Doctor's appointments

Learn how to get the most out of an appointment with your doctor. Read the Positive Perspectives Survey to see how others living with HIV feel discussing their health concerns.
Talking to my doctor

HIV Patient Survey: Positive Perspectives

We surveyed over 1,000 people living with HIV (PLHIV). Here you can find out how they felt about diagnosis, treatment and talking with their healthcare team.
Starting treatment

Antiretroviral Therapy: Angelina's Story

Hear how Angelina felt about starting treatment for her HIV, and how she worked with her doctor to find a treatment suitable for her.
Starting treatment

Antiretroviral Therapy: Tom's Story

Hear how Tom initially had difficulties talking with his doctors after being diagnosed with HIV.
Starting treatment

Guide to HIV Antiretroviral therapy

Learn key facts about HIV treatment, including taking long-term medicines, treatment resistance and talking to your doctor about your concerns.
Starting treatment

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

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.
Managing my treatment

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.
Managing my treatment

HIV Treatment: Sarah's Story

Hear Sarah’s story on being diagnosed with HIV, and how understanding her treatment has empowered her to talk openly with her doctor.
Managing my treatment

Side effects? You’re not alone - talk to your healthcare professional

If you experience side effects with your HIV medication, you should feel confident discussing these with your healthcare team. Read on for some tips to help you get started.
Talking to my doctor

Anti 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.
Newly diagnosed

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.
Newly diagnosed

HIV Diagnosis: Brad’s Story

Hear how Brad, originally from the US, lived as a homosexual man through the 1980s. His HIV diagnosis came following a screening for hepatitis.