We're working for a world where HIV holds no one back
We want you to know that if you're living with HIV and wondering what the future holds... you're going to be okay.
At George House Trust, we provide support, advice and information for people living with HIV. We are committed to ensuring that people have access to what they need to live well with HIV.
Whether you're newly diagnosed or living longer term with HIV, our team can help you.
If you've recently been diagnosed as HIV positive, then you will probably have a lot of questions. Read on to find out more about HIV and how you too can live a healthy, happy life.
'Safe Hands' has launched!
Leading UK HIV charity, George House Trust has launched the UK’s first HIV inclusion for the beauty industry. Entitled ‘SAFE HANDS: Understanding HIV in Hairdressing, Barbering and the Beauty Sector’, the free online course, funded by Manchester City Council, will empower beauty professionals and students to be confident and supportive of people living with HIV. Research from a national survey in 2023 found 52% of respondents said they had been refused a treatment or service after talking about their HIV status despite HIV falling under a protected characteristic of the Equality Act 2010 and it therefore being unlawful to discriminate against someone living with HIV in the provision of services. Respondent shared experiences like: “I was rejected for a mini-facial, reflexology and massage. I was asked for medication I was taking when I wanted a foot treatment and they refused to treat me because of my status. I was referred to as ‘you people’. 'I was told there should be a separate wax pot used for people who are living with HIV like me’ The course has been developed with industry expert, Sam Marshall ‘the Beauty Guru’ and has received endorsement from industry regulator HABIA and the British HIV Association.
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However you're feeling right now, you're not alone. Find out more about how we can help you.
Learn more about HIV
HIV is a long-term manageable condition which is often misunderstood. Your HIV questions answered.
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How George House Trust can help
George House Trust can offer you help and support when you are first diagnosed, and you can access the services you need, when you need them.
We can provide you with advice, information and support as well as counselling and Peer Mentoring – matching you with a trained volunteer who’s also living with HIV.
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