HIV SERVICES
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NEWCASTLE
BPNE (BODY POSITIVE NORTH EAST)
Confidential service providing information, advice and support on all aspects of HIV infection to people either infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Offers advocacy, support, holistic therapies, counselling and advice on welfare benefits, housing referrals and respite care. Drop-in Mon-Fri 10-5. Computer & Internet access daily, tuition available.
Call:0191 232 2855 Mon-Fri. 10.00-5.00.
Address: SIDA CENTRE, 12 Princess Square Upper Level, Newcastle NE1 8EG.
Email: bpne@btinternet.com
MESMAC NORTH EAST
1 hour HIV testing available on Tuesdays 5-7pm(drop in) and by appointment Monday-Thursday. Advice & information on HIV, testing, signposting and +Men’s group.
Call:0191 233 1333
HIV + GAY & BISEXUAL MEN’S DROP IN
A social group for HIV+ men who are gay or bisexual. Meets one evening a month in central Newcastle. Call:0191 233 1333 for details.
BLUE SKY TRUST (Formerly NORTH-EAST AIDS CARE)
Confidential service providing practical help for people with HIV/AIDS. Provides transport, help with DIY/decorating, shopping, laundry, sitting and befriending.
Call:0191 281 5200
Write: P.O. Box 638, Newcastle NE99 2WW
SHINE
(Sexual Health in Newcastle – a Women’s Community Development Project).
SHINE offer free, confidential support and advice to women only around issues related to their sexual health.
SHINE work with:
Any women in Newcastle experiencing issues related to their sexual health and who want a safe environment to talk about it in, regardless of her sexual orientation, ethnic origin or social situation.
SHINE offer:
One-to-one advice (in our office or otherwise in the community)
Phone information and advice
Training and group sessions around various issues related to sexual health
Resources – condoms, lube etc. as well as leaflets around sexual health related issues.
Email: heidi.hansen@newcastle.gov.uk or roya.rezaee@newcatle.gov.uk
3rd Floor, 11 Nelson Street, Newcastle. NE1 5AN
Call:0191 277 2048 Fax:0191 233 1551
SOUTH TYNESIDE
STREETLEVEL
Emotional & practical support for people living with HIV/AIDS, their partners, families, & friends. Confidential advice & information available. Condoms and lube, support around drug use. Help in accessing benefits, housing, social services. Mon, Tues & Fri. 10.00-4.30 (Weds. 10-12.30pm 12.30-4.30 women only) Thurs 12.30-4.30 Stanhope Parade, South Shields.
Call:0191 455 3027
www.barnardos.org.uk/streetlevel.htm
TEESSIDE
TEESSIDE POSITIVE ACTION
Practical & emotional support for people living with HIV/AIDS, their partners, carers, families. Other services include befriending, advocacy, complimentary therapies, education & information and 1 hour HIV testing.
15 Baker Street, Middlesbrough.
Call:01642 254598
MESMAC NORTH EAST
1 hour HIV testing available by appointment.
Advice & information on HIV, testing and signposting.
Call:01642 804400
FAMILY UNIT
Middlesbrough General Hospital. James Cook University Hospital Lilian Lowery Clinical Nurse Specialist: HIV testing & support.
Call:01642 854462
COUNTY DURHAM
GADD
Confidential social and support group for all people with HIV, their families, partners and carers. Resource library also available.
Call:01325 35 55 51
help@gayadvice.plus.com
REGIONAL
PHILIP PARKINSON HOMECARE
Philip Parkinson Homecare offer specialist HIV positive homecare across the region.
Suite 12 Quay Level, St Peters Wharf, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE6 1TZ.
Call:0845 370 1230
Website: www.pphcare.co.uk
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YORKSHIRE MESMAC
Yorkshire MESMAC is a community based project that works with LGBT people and has HIV services available.
Head office in Leeds: PO Box 417, Leeds. LS1 5PN
Call: 0113 244 4209
Email: leeds@mesmac.co.uk
HIV & SEXUAL HEALTH COUNSELLING SERVICE
Free and confidential information and counselling available for: – HIV, Hep B and C testing (results available within 7 days), pre and post test issues, People living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, Safer sex, Sexuality (gay, lesbian, bisexual etc).
Call:01723 377298
NORTH YORKSHIRE AIDS ACTION
An organisation which provides confidential help and support to people living with HIV/AIDS, their carers and people who have been bereaved as a result of an Aids related illness, as working to inform and educate people about issues concerning HIV and AIDS.
Call:01904 640024. Also; Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale Carers & Positive Group; Open to people living with HIV, their carers, families and friends.
PO Box 204 Scarborough YO12 5YQ.
Call:01904 640024
NATIONAL
NATIONAL AIDS HELPLINE
Call:0800 567 123 (free 24hr helpline) Minicom: 0800 521 361 (open 10am-10pm)
TERENCE HIGGINS TRUST
Call:0207 242 1010 (12-10pm daily) or THT Direct: 0845 1221 200
AIDS TREATMENT PROJECT
Call:0645 470 047 (Mon & Wed 6-9pm) www.atp.org.uk
GAY MEN FIGHTING AIDS (GMFA)
Unit 42, Eurolink Centre, 49 Effra Road, London SW2 1BZ.
Call:0207 738 6872
AEGIS
The largest HIV/AIDS website in the world. Especially useful for people who’ve just been diagnosed HIV+
HOPKINS
Quite scientific University-based site about HIV/AIDS
NATIONAL AIDS MANUAL FACTS SHEETS
GEORGE HOUSE TRUST
National UK organisation
THE SHEFFIELD CENTRE FOR HIV
The Sheffield Centre for HIV & Sexual Health
ALSO SEE ADDITIONAL MESMAC HIV BOOKLETS IN THE ONLINE LIBRARY SECTION OF THIS WEBSITE.