A peer support group for gay, bisexual & MSM men living with HIV

Gay and bisexual men of all ages with HIV are:

• better able to cope with the impact of having HIV;
• are more knowledgeable about HIV and HIV treatments;
• are more knowledgeable about HIV services;
• less isolated.

Objectives:

• To provide a place of safety to facilitate a peer support group for HIV + gay and bisexual men of all ages, who are facing the challenges of HIV/ AIDS.
• To offer peer support to those recently diagnosed with HIV and those who are at later stages of their life following their diagnosis.
• To provide guest speakers from the various service providers such as NHS organisations that will increase knowledge on HIV and HIV treatments.
• To provide guest speakers from welfare rights organisations that will increase knowledge on welfare rights.
• To provide guest speakers from HIV organisations that will increase knowledge on HIV services in London.
• To provide an opportunity to meet a diverse range of people from different cultural backgrounds.
• To encourage open discussion where people can speak freely about their life changing experiences in a non-judgmental and confidential setting.
• To give people the opportunity to share their concerns and anxieties, develop coping strategies and build self-confidence in order to enhance their life.
• To encourage people to form friendships and create a support network.
• To enable people to explore solutions to isolation & loneliness.

1. Bisexual Men
2. Gay Men
3. Men
4. Other
5. People over 50
6. Trans People/People with gender histories
7. Young People