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LATEST NEWS
Rugby legend Gareth Thomas lifts the lid on living
with HIV. In an emotional and hard-hitting documentary he finally goes public about his
condition and reveals how hiding the truth about his health left him feeling depressed and contemplating taking his own life.
'I Learned I was HIV positive after my husband died'
Attitudes to HIV have barely
changed since the 1980s. Four
activists debunk misconceptions
and tell us why they’re
HIV positive and proud.
Attitudes to HIV have barely
changed since the 1980s. Four
activists debunk misconceptions
and tell us why they’re
HIV positive and proud.
'I found out I was HIV-positive at 12 years old'
Aloma Watson-Ratcliffe was 12
years old when she found out she
had contracted HIV from her mum.
Now 20, she describes what it was
like to deal with the condition as a
child and how she learned to cope
with the fear and stigma.
Having HPV 'isn't rude or shameful'
It comes as a survey of 2,000 women
shows there are still stigmas around
the infection, which can be passed on
during sex and is linked to cancer.
Charities are concerned this could put women off getting smear tests.
Office Opening Times
Mondays - 10am to 4pm
Tuesdays - 10am to 4pm
Wednesdays - Closed
Thursdays - 10am to 4pm
Fridays - 10am to 4pm
Telephone Service available Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm on 01782 201251.
9, Birch Terrace, Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. ST1 3JN
© Staffordshire Buddies
Charity No: 1184021