Positive Gay Outcomes on the Mersey
posted: 15/10/2009
Positive Outcomes is a half day mini conference for professionals. Sahir House, with George House Trust, the Armistead Centre and Terrence Higgins Trust Wirral, are promoting new services for HIV positive gay and bisexual men on Merseyside and improving how the statutory and voluntary sectors work together.
The aims are:
• up to date information on the wide range of community services for HIV+ gay and bisexual men
• joined-up services for HIV positive men across the sectors
• fast and effective referrals
The programme will include:
• Details of newly diagnosed courses, residential weekends and other services from Sahir House and George House Trust;
• Details of peer support, home visits, specialist counselling, in depth one to one casework services from THT and Armistead;
• Discussion on improving partnership working to meet people’s needs
Who for?
Anyone involved in supporting or improving the lives of HIV positive gay or bisexual men in Merseyside, including commissioners, community nurses, drugs workers, GPs, health advisors, medical specialists, nurse specialists, public health specialists, social workers and support workers are invited.
Where and When?
Friday 09.30-12.30, 23 October 2009, in Liverpool City Centre.
Booking essential
Free but you need to book in advance. A few places still available – to book please email Nicholas Kavanagh at Sahir House or ring him on 0151 708 9080.
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