HIV is one of the biggest health challenges facing women
Next UK Government must sustain commitment to new prevention research
On International Women’s Day, NAT calls for the next Government to maintain UK leadership in developing new prevention technologies that will help women protect themselves from HIV.
Government Amendment Dilutes Sex and Relationship Education
NAT disappointed by amendment to Children, Schools and Families Bill
A new Government amendment to the Children, Schools and Families Bill threatens to undermine progress in reducing HIV amongst young gay men.
Groundbreaking Step to Prohibit the use of Pre-Employment Health Questionnaires
New legislation looks set to remove a significant barrier in recruitment for HIV positive people by outlawing the use of pre-employment health questionnaires
NAT are today celebrating a significant step forward towards the end to discrimination in recruitment for people living with HIV. Last night saw the introduction to the Equality Bill of a ground breaking clause that received cross party support and will for the first time see the prohibition of health questionnaires prior to an offer of employment.
Scottish HIV Conviction Raises Serious Concerns
The conviction today in Scotland of Richard Devereux on four counts of culpable and reckless conduct raises serious concerns.
NAT calls for NHS to do more to reassure patients about confidentiality
Confidentiality a serious concern for people with HIV
A report released today by NAT (National AIDS Trust) calls for the Department of Health to clarify the rules surrounding patient confidentiality and for better staff training, particularly in relation to patients with HIV.
NAT Welcomes lifting of US Travel Ban