Closure Update

Hi Folks, unfortunately due to a delay with our refurbishments we will be closed Monday 13th – Friday 17th June & re-opening on Monday 20th June as normal. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Lifetime ban in NI on gay men donating blood to be lifted

We welcome the new Health Minister’s decision to lift this lifetime ban. This ban has only perpetuated inequality, which in turn, has done nothing to reduce the stigma that is attached to men who have sex with men and who want to donate blood for the good of others. As the Minister has outlined, the risk of contracting HIV is …

Closed for re-location

Hi Folks, just a reminder that we will be closed from Tuesday 31st May – Friday 10th June to allow for the move to our new premises. We will be re-opening on Monday 13th June at our new premises at Derryvolgie Avenue. Look forward to seeing you all there!

Ulster Tatler Charity Award 2016

The Ulster Tatler Charity Award 2016 is open for nominations. Please take a couple of minutes to give Positive Life your vote – whether we get an award or not, it’s a great opportunity to raise awareness around the issue of HIV in Northern Ireland. Just follow the link and add our name into the box Ulster Tatler Awards Thank …

Northern Ireland – Stigma Index

For further information on the results from the Northern Ireland Stigma Index Survey, please click the link Northern Ireland – Stigma Index

Vacancy – Project Officer

Fancy joining our Team! We are currently recruiting for a full-time Project Officer to implement our “+Family Life” Project. The successful candidate will play a key role within Positive Life, working as an integral part of our Services and Community Engagement Teams. Their focus will be to provide a range of support services and social interventions for families with a …

Positively Different Research Project

Are you: > HIV+, and received your diagnosis in the last 5 years > Aged 18-35 > Living in the UK (in any part of England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland)? If so, we would like to invite you to take part in the Positively Different Research Project. This research will explore what it is like for young people to …

New Premises

Hello, You will know that over the last year or so we’ve been asking you all to tell us about your wish list as we’ve been working hard to identify suitable new premises. I’m happy to report that we’ve taken possession of the keys to 20 Derryvolgie Avenue. It ticks all the boxes in terms of what you told us …

HIV Research Project

Are You a Father Living With a Diagnosis of HIV+? Queen’s University Belfast and Positive Life NI are interested in hearing about your experiences as part of a research project exploring what it is like to be a father living with HIV in Northern Ireland. Taking part would involve a short, confidential interview with a researcher from Queen’s University. If …

CHEMSEX

Wednesday 16 March, 6pm. CHEMSEX – Let’s start the conversation… Are you concerned about your, or someone else’s, use of drugs whilst having sex? Is non-sober sex becoming more regular for you than you’d like? Has chemsex led to any difficult to manage situations and what are the particular issues for people living with HIV? Sean Devlin will be leading …