HIV Prevention for Africans in England
posted: 12/10/2010
KWP in Practice is a new website and planning toolkit for meeting the HIV prevention needs of African people in England. The site combines and updates the two key documents, The knowledge, the will and the power, and the African HIV prevention handbook, which were both produced by Sigma Research for the National African HIV Prevention Programme.
Whether you fund HIV prevention for African people, or you plan and deliver these, the website's modular, practical, toolkit approach has something to offer.
Condom use briefing
The new website has a useful new detailed Briefing on condom use among African people in England.
In the Bass Line survey undertaken with more than 2,000 African people in 2008-09,
- one third (30%) of those who had used condoms said that one had slipped or broken off in the past year.
- More than one third (32%) said they would worry about what others thought of them if they carried condoms.
- One fifth (20%) said they sometimes had problems getting hold of condoms.
Condoms and Africans in England seminars
You can also book a place at a seminar about condom use among Africans in England, in either Leeds or London.
These full-day seminars are for service providers, clinical staff and commissioners who want to learn and share experiences of meeting the needs of African people regarding to male and female condoms. Sigma staff and local experts will lead a day of practical discussion and debate.
The seminars start at 10:30am and end at 16:30pm.
Book the Leeds condom seminar Tuesday 26 October 2010
Book the London condom seminar Wednesday 3 November 2010
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Living Wills (Advance Decisions)
posted: 30/04/2010
An Advance Decision is the new legal name for what were called Living Wills. An Advance Decision / Living Will is an official paper that tells people in what circumstances you want them to stop giving you certain medical treatment.
These are used by people concerned that in the future, they may become unable to tell the people around them whether they want any more treatment.
A recent change in the law (Mental Capacity Act) means Terrence Higgins Trust has suspended its Living Wills Service while it makes sure its Advance Decisions / Living Wills form fits with this law.
Things you need to think about
There is much more information on Advance Decisions on the DirectGove website and we recommend you think carefully about the advice given there.
Meanwhile Terrence Higgins Trust suggest you consider this Advance Decision from Compassion in Dying.
Other useful help
Dealing With Death and Bereavement leaflet from THT
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