Latest News - New Tuesday Evening Opening

Starting in January Staffordshire Buddies is offering a new service in the evening every

Tuesday 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Hanley Centre

This is an opportunity for clients and partners to come to discuss their issues or concerns after hours at a time flexible for people.

Each Tuesday there will be a dedicated worker who can provide one to one confidential information, advice and guidance on a range of services. If you want to come down, either drop in or book an appointment (01782) 201251.

Latest News - Open Door with Cafe

Starting Now 'Open Door' Drop In and Cafe - Hanley and Lichfield Centre for Clients

Starting in January 2012, Staffordshire Buddies are providing an 'Open Door' service to our clients. The Hanley and Lichfield Centres will be open for clients to come in and use the facilities at their leisure. Why not use our computers with internet access, build CV's, print papers, talk about issues like benefits, employment or just relax and read our range of books, magazines and resources and use the cafe area..

The Hanley Centre is open door between 10:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Thursday.

The Lichfield Centre is open door on a Thursday between 10:00am - 4:00pm.

'Pride' welcomes Staffordshire Buddies new outreach team at Health Promotion

Just to say a big thank you to all our volunteers and staff for their work in promoting the work we do at several pride events, Birmingham, Derby and Stoke. Over 5,000 packs of condoms were given out and resources. Recently trained up by South Staffordshire PCT to provide 'Brief Advice'the team spoke directly to over 1,000 people, at the largest LGB&T prides in the region around HIV awareness, access to services and LGB&T groups in the area.

'Want to get fit and healthy' New easy to access Health and Well-Being Grants that can help!

Staffordshire Buddies can support people living with HIV and living in Staffordshire with a grant of up to £250 per year to access any support around their health and well-being. Currently we are supporting and funding people to access counselling, complementary therapies, respite, residentials and fitness related sessions. If you are interested then contact Wayne or Steve on (01782) 201251.:

Our History

Staffordshire Buddies was established in 1993 and became a registered charity in 1995. The remarkable history of the early years of the charity have been chronicled in a book which you can download free from our publications page (click here)