New workshops launched for gay men with HIV

On June 17 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Terrence Higgins Trust is launching a new Positive Self Management Programme for gay men living with HIV. The free workshops in Ladbroke Grove, London will run at the same time every subsequent Tuesday for seven weeks.

The Programme is a group workshop offering people living with HIV the skills to manage their health and maintain active lives. The workshops are facilitated by trained group leaders, both of whom are living with HIV themselves.

Subjects covered in the workshops include:

• Working on techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fear, fatigue, pain and isolation.
• Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals.
• Nutrition and exercise
• Evaluating symptoms
• How to get a better fit between taking your HIV drugs and your daily life.
• How to evaluate new or alternative treatments.

Gordon Mundie, Groupwork co-ordinator at THT said “These workshops aim to help gay men manage their HIV and minimise the impact it has on their lives. There’ll be opportunities to share personal experiences, ask questions and raise any issues you’d like to discuss. The groups are really relaxed and informal so if you think you might benefit, then please sign up to come along.”

The workshops are funded by the Pan London HIV Prevention Partnership.

For further information on the venue for these workshops or to sign up email groupworklondon@tht.org.uk. You can also book a place online at gmfa.org.uk/gwk.