By Angelina Namiba Originally from Kenya, Angelina has over 24 years of experience working in the HIV sector on different initiatives. She is a founding member of the 4M Network of Mentor Mothers living with HIV and sits on various national and...

In April 2017 we published our briefing on access to formula milk for mothers living with HIV in the UK. At the time, we highlighted that despite clinical guidance recommending exclusive formula-feeding for the infants of mothers living with HIV to...

This week, a vitally important report has been published – entitled ‘Women and HIV: Invisible No Longer’, the report is the culmination of a one year research project conducted by Sophia Forum and Terrence Higgins Trust into the needs of women...

Rosalie Hayes International Women’s Day (8 March 2018) is a time to celebrate the achievements of women, but it’s also an opportunity to highlight what more needs to be done in the struggle for equality. And this year’s official theme, #...

Reducing new HIV infections has been a priority in the UK ever since the epidemic’s outbreak. It’s taken so seriously the vast majority of ways to prevent infection are free to those who need them. Condoms and lube can be accessed for free, people who inject drugs should have access to free injecting equipment through Needle and Syringe Programmes, and people can begin HIV treatment (also free) immediately if this reduces their risk of passing on HIV to others. These methods have and will continue to contribute to the UK’s relatively successful response to the epidemic.