Myths & Facts

 HIV is the same as AIDS  

In fact this couldn't be further from the truth. HIV is a virus and AIDS is a collection of illnesses. Knowing the difference between the two is a very impportant part of understanding both.

General HIV support groups

Birmingham

Freshwinds

0121 456 8100

Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm

office@freshwinds.org.uk

www.freshwinds.org.uk

Information, advocacy and advice to people who experience social exclusions. Can offer integrated complementary therapies for people with life threatening or life-limiting conditions.

Terrence Higgins Trust, Midlands

0121 694 6440

Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm


info@thtmidlands.org.uk

www.tht.org.uk

Whatever your sexuality, HIV status, gender, cultural background or ethnic origin, THT has services set up with your needs in mind. If you’re affected by HIV, then they’ll try to help.

ABPLUS

0121 622 6471

Daily 10am-4pm

enquirey@abplus.org

www.abplus.org

Support group and drop in service for those with HIV and AIDS in Birmingham and the West Midlands.

National

Terrence Higgins Trust

0845 12 21 200

www.tht.org.uk

Whatever your sexuality, HIV status, gender, cultural background or ethnic origin, THT has services set up with your needs in mind. If you’re affected by HIV, then they’ll try to help.

Positively Women

020 7713 0222

Mon – Fri, 10 am - 4 pm


info@positivelywomen.org.uk

www.positivelywomen.org.uk

Helpline staffed by HIV positive women.
Information Service provides information on women and HIV to service users, staff, volunteers and the general public.

Avert

www.avert.org

AVERT is an international HIV and AIDS charity based in the UK. They can provide information on support groups in your area.