Living Positively
We're supporting everyone to live, work, and study positively at Warwick.
Join us for our educational event 'World AIDS Day: Supporting HIV+ Students and Staff' on 1 December, 2-3pm in LIB2 to understand more about HIV and how to support HIV+ students and staff at the University.
Support for HIV+ people
There is support available for HIV+ staff and students at the University, from reasonable adjustments and mitigating circumstances, to the Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Support Services.
Working with HIV
Guidance and support on related topics such as time off for medical appointments, reasonable adjustment, and reporting harassment or discrimination.
Studying with HIV
Guidance and support on related topics such as time off for medical appointments, reasonable adjustments, mitigating circumstances, and reporting harassment or discrimination.
University's HIV Guidelines
These guidelines set out the University's commitment to protecting the health and wellbeing of staff and students, free from discrimination and prejudice for those living with HIV.
Recent diagnosis?
The Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) can support you to understand your diagnosis and treatment, and access counselling face-to-face or online.
Understanding HIV
It is essential that every member of our community understands the basics relating to HIV and supporting HIV+ people. Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) and the National AIDS Trust have developed excellent educational resources which are an ideal starting point.
About HIV with THT
The Terrence Higgins Trust (HIV) webpages provide an excellent introduction to HIV, its symptoms, transmission and being undetectable, effective treatment, and UK HIV statistics.
5 HIV Facts
This downloadable/printable poster offers 5 key facts about HIV. Read and share it onwards to promote awareness.
HIV Prevention & Testing
It is important that everyone knows their risk, and gets tested regularly. If you are concerned that you have been exposed to HIV infection, or are at risk of contracting HIV, you can explore PEP and PrEP options too.
HIV Testing
You can get tested for HIV locally in-person, or by using a self-test or postal test kit. Most people are eligible for free testing.
PEP
PEP is a treatment that can stop an HIV infection after the virus has entered a person's body. It must be taken within 72 hours of exposure.
PrEP
PrEP refers to medication taken by HIV-negative people that reduces the risk of acquiring HIV.
Positive Allyship
In addition to growing your understanding of HIV and best practice for supporting HIV+ people through the resources above, below are some suggestions for proactive HIV+ allyship.
Volunteer for THT
The Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has a wide range of volunteering opportunities to suit people's skills and interests.
Take on a Challenge
The National AIDS Trust (NAT) supports individuals to fundraise through challenge events, whether you fancy a marathon or a cold plunge!
THT Campaigns
Get involved with the Terrence Higgins Trust's campaigns to improve sexual health in the UK, and the experience of HIV+ people.