Our Services
| Groups Drop-in Service
We offer a twice weekly drop-in at our Hanley centre and a fortnightly drop-in at our Lichfield centre; ‘phone for details. Esprit Esprit is a group for Women living with HIV that currently meet every two months. Some meetings take place on our premises but most are in the form of social activities. We occasionally run respite days and/or residential weekends. Esprit provides a social space in which women can exchange information and support specific to their needs. Social activities aim to build confidence and strengthen support networks. Asylum Seekers and Refugees Group This group is for people from overseas living with HIV who have immigration issues. The group currently meets monthly and aims to offer help and support around the particular issues faced by asylum seekers and refugees. We also publish a monthly news letter for asylum seekers and refugees. Gay Men’s Group The Gay Men’s Group offers group sessions and activities for gay and bisexual men living with HIV. Some meetings take place on our premises but most are in the form of social activities. We occasionally run respite days and/or residential weekends. As with all our groups, the Gay Men’s Group provides a space for peer support and making new friends.
Social Activities for Mixed Groups Our groups for women, heterosexual men, gay men, and asylum seekers and refugees all fulfil an important role but sometimes it is good when all groups get together. With this in mind we offer occasional mixed social events including evening activities to meet the needs of clients working during the day. |
Eligibility All the services described in these pages are for people living with or directly affected by HIV in Staffordshire. Where are we? The Staffordshire Buddies main centre for HIV Services is based in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. We also have a centre in Lichfield. To help ensure confidentiality for people who use our services we do not publicise the addresses of our two centres. To access any of the services on this page please contact our main office and ask to speak to a member of the HIV services Team. Our telephone number is: Tel: 01782 201251 |
The ‘Drop In’ service for people living with HIV provides a social space for people to meet and support each other. Each session offers an opportunity for clients to exchange information and for staff to provide help in an informal group setting.