New HIV Job in Preston
posted: 17/11/2009
Preston is the place for a new fulltime HIV services co-ordinator for CLASS.
They say 'This post offers a unique opportunity to develop support opportunities for those living with and affected by HIV in Central Lancashire, offering a partnership approach with existing services and harnessing the skills and experiences of those living with and affected by HIV.
You’ll be part of Drugline-Lancashire Ltd under its SHIVER (Sexual Health HIV Education and Reponses) banner.'
The job is funded by Central Lancashire PCT and Lancashire County Council Social Services.
- Do you have a relevant degree and/or comparable counselling/adult training qualifications?
- You will require excellent listening, counselling, communication, supervision/support, presentation/training, monitoring /reporting, case working and administrative skills.
- You will demonstrate an up to date knowledge and understanding of HIV and Sexual Health and ideally have experience of working with volunteers.
- You will be able to work in a flexible way and have confidence in individual and group settings.
Drugline – Lancashire Ltd has a commitment to personal staff development in line with DANOS and Equal Opportunities
For an Application Form and further details please contact:
Drugline – Lancashire Ltd. 2 Union Court, Union Street, Preston PR1 2HD Tel: 01772 253840 or download application pack [when we looked it wasn't yet available, but should appear within a day or two] Only applicants short-listed for interview will hear from them.
Closing Date: Thursday 3rd December 2009 10am
Proposed Interview Date: Tuesday 15th December 2009
Drugline – Lancashire Ltd is a county-wide voluntary organisation. The service provides confidential and non-judgemental support for drug-using individuals, their carers and workers, for people using legal or illegal substances either experimentally, recreationally or dependently.
CLASS
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HIV Support in Lancashire
posted: 21/08/2009
There are a range of support services for people living with HIV in Lancashire. There are services in Lancaster, Morecambe, Preston, Hyndburn, Blackburn.
North Lancashire
Monthly peer support meeting in Lancaster every second Thursday
Every 2nd Thursday each month, at 7 - 9pm - the dates in 2009 are
10 September, 8 October, 12 November,17 December
In 2010 - 14 January, 11 February, 11 March, 8 April, 13 May, 10 June, 8 July, 12 August, 9 September, 14 October, 11 November, 9 December 2010.
This HIV peer support group is open to everyone living with HIV regardless of age, gender, sexuality, race or nationality. To find out more about the group and where it will meet, please call
- Sue 07825 207 024
- Peter 07855 342 732
In addition to this monthly support group, the organisation 
Signposts MARC
offers
- 1-2-1 support
- Case work
- Access to counselling
- Access to Complementary Therapies
- Information
- Advice
- Welfare Fund
- HIV Testing
For details please contact:
Signposts MARC
58 Regents Road
Morecambe
LA3 1TE
01254 419 021
email
CLASS
2 Union Court
Union Street
Preston
PR1 2HD
01772 253 840
Helpline: 01772 825 684
Email
Website
CLASS, in Preston, offer people living with HIV
- Peer Support group – meets every Thursday evening
- 1-2-1 support
- Case work
- Counselling
- Complementary Therapies
- Information
- Advice
- Welfare Fund
- Events and Courses
East Lancashire
In East Lancashire, in Hyndburn, the Citizens Advice Bureau provides
Hyndburn Area Citizens Advice Bureau provides free, confidential, impartial and independent advice and assistance to everbody regardless of race, gender, disability of sexuality.
Hyndburn CAB - click for full bureau details. Find the bureau with this map
New Era Centre
Paradise Street
Accrington BB5 1PB
01254 394210
To book an appointment, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, please call 01254 304114
e-mail Christine Hamilton
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THRIVINE
Thrivine has two peer support groups in Blackburn - if you have not been before please contact THRIVINE first - otherwise they may turn you away.
- one meets every Thursday afternoon 2pm - 4pm
- the other every 3rd Tuesday evening each month 6pm - 9pm (in 2010 : 19 January, 16 February, 16 March, 20 April, 18 May, 15 June, 20 July, 17 August, 21 September, 19 October, 16 November, 21 December).
THRIVINE
Unit 20
Business Development Centre
Eanam Wharf
Blackburn BB1 5BL
Adrienne on 07890 147 806
Email either Adrienne or Thrivine
Website - AIDrienne’s HIV Blog - Hivine is written by women who are HIV positive but still with a sense of humour.
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George House Trust - in Blackburn
- 1-2-1 support
- Access to peer support
- Access to counselling
- Access to complementary therapies
- Information
- Advice
- Welfare Fund
For more information
please ring or email
0161 274 4499
email
website
Comments, Questions, Complaints, about services in Lancashire
If you have any comments, enquiries or complaints about HIV social support services in Lancashire, please contact the Lancashire HIV Services Coordinator, Peter Channon, by phone or email
email
01772 253 840
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