HIV

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that that attacks the body's immune system and can lead to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). However, specialists now prefer to use the terms advanced or late-stage HIV infection.

Some people living with HIV don’t become ill for many years so you may not know if you have the virus. If you think you have put yourself at risk of HIV you can have an HIV test at a genito-urinary clinic. An early diagnosis can mean the treatment is more effective.

For more information on HIV, go to the NHS Choices website

Your local agencies

Eastern AIDS Support Triangle (EAST)
Tel: 01553 776655 (King's Lynn office)
Tel: 01603 667700 (Norwich office)
Email: info@aids-east.org.uk
Website: www.aids-east.org.uk

The Fightback Trust
Tel: 01502 531300
Email: fightbacktrust@tiscali.co.uk
Website: www.fightbacktrust.org.uk

Helplines

Sexual Health Line
Tel: 0800 567 123 (24 hr freephone)
Web: www.nhs.uk/worthtalkingabout/

THT Direct
Tel: 0845 12 21 200
Web: www.tht.org.uk