Know your status

WORLD AIDS DAY 2011: Manchester says - ‘Know Your Status’.

Thursday 1st December is World AIDS Day and as part of Manchester’s World AIDS Day Partnership*, The Lesbian & Gay Foundation is involved in events to raise awareness about HIV, and support those affected by the virus. The message this year is about promoting HIV testing for everyone.
 
Paul Martin O.B.E, Chief Executive of The Lesbian & Gay Foundation says: “It is vitally important that we encourage more people to be better informed about their HIV status, whether you test positive or negative. Knowing your HIV status means you can stay well and take control of your health, but it also means that you can have effective treatment if you need it.”
 
The Facts - HIV is on the increase in Manchester, the north west and across the UK, but with improved testing and better treatments Manchester is drawing attention to what more can be done to highlight the virus and also support those affected by it.
 
Raising Awareness - Volunteers from the Manchester World AIDS Day Partnership will be selling red ribbons on 1st, 2nd and 3rd December throughout Manchester city centre, to support local people affected by HIV.
 
Same Day HIV Testing - The Lesbian & Gay Foundation will be carrying out same day HIV testing on Thursday 1st December between 1-6pm.
 
Candlelit Vigil - The Official Manchester World AIDS Day Vigil will take place at 7pm in Sackville Gardens on Thursday 1st December.
 
* The Manchester World AIDS Day Partnership is Manchester City Council, NHS, George House Trust, Brook, Black Health Agency, Fresh and The Lesbian & Gay Foundation. Keep up to date with the Partnership's events on facebook http://www.facebook.com/McrWorldAIDSDay?ref=ts

Published: 1-Dec-2011: (968)