For many people living with HIV there are a number of every day issues which present unique challenges. NAT is working to ensure that there is a fair and supportive response to those challenges and to ensure that there is equitable access to treatment, care and support for people living with HIV.

Significant numbers of people living with HIV across all groups are affected by these issues, but there is particular disadvantage in employment, income and housing for black Africans living with HIV in the UK.

Employment

Despite having legal protection from discrimination, people living with HIV still face many barriers during recruitment processes and when in employment.

We have commissioned research to understand the employment experiences of people living with HIV in the UK and have produced information and advice to help employers, small businesses and people living with HIV in the workplace and during recruitment.

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Treatment and care

HIV treatment has improved enormously, but not everyone in the UK benefits from the treatment available.

Issues of confidentiality, stigma and discrimination in healthcare are still very relevant in accessing healthcare.

We are working with the Department of Health, NHS and commissioners of health services to ensure the treatment and care needs of people living with HIV are met.

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Social Care

The effectiveness of treatments now available for HIV means that most people in the UK with HIV are able to live a reasonably normal life. However, people with HIV often require support to help them achieve this.

Social care is one of the main ways in which this support is provided.

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Housing

Evidence shows that homelessness and poor housing significantly increase the likelihood of poor health and early death for people living with HIV.

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Benefits

A significant number of people living with HIV rely on benefits and NAT is currently working on behalf of people living with HIV on a response to the Government's proposed benefits reforms.

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