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HIV / AIDS CARE & SUPPORT SERVICES
These services can be contacted directly, or through HIV specialist Health & Local Authority services.
CUMBRIA
Cumbria HIV/AIDS Support Group,
c/o Social Work Dept.
Cumberland Infirmary,
Newtown Road,
Carlisle.
Volunteers living throughout Cumbria offer care for people with HIV, their family and friends. Includes befriending, shopping and night sitting.
Tel: 01228 591986 Daily 24 hr. Helpline.
Carlisle Citizens Advice Bureau,
East Tower St.,
Carlisle.
Advice for anyone affected by HIV/AIDS, plus assistance on welfare benefits, housing. Mon-Fri 10-4 & 7.30-11
Tel: 0870 1264020
NEWCASTLE
BPNE (BODY POSITIVE NORTH-EAST)
Confidential service providing information, advice, & support on all aspects of HIV infection to people either infected or affected by HIV/AIDS, and support on all aspects of HIV care to people with HIV or affected by it. Occassional social meals. Computer and internet access daily, tuition available on request.
Address:
SIDA CENTRE,
12 Princess Square Upper Level,
Newcastle
NE1 8EG
Phone too for details of aromatherapy & massage.
Tel: 0191-232-2855
Fax: 0191 232 6222
Email:
NORTH-EAST AIDS CARE
Confidential service providing help for people with HIV/AIDS. Provides transport, help with DIY & decorating, shopping, laundry, day & night sitting and befriending.
Tel: 0191-281-5200
Write to:
P.O. Box 638,
Newcastle
NE99 2WW
WOMEN'S GROUP
Social and support group for HIV+ women of all ages across the region. Regular social events.
Contact: Melinda or Maureen
Tel: 0191-273-8811 ext 23110
MESMAC HIV+ MEN'S GROUP
Discreet service for HIV+ gay & bisexual men, meet weekly in central Newcastle.
Offering support and social activities.
Contact Mark by e-mail by clicking or call: 0191 233 1333
SOUTH TYNESIDE
STREETLEVEL
Offers emotional and practical
support to people living with HIV/AIDS, their partners, families and carers. Also provides confidential advice and information, condoms and lube, acupuncture, support around drug use. Help in accessing benefits, housing, social services, health care and other voluntary organisations. Phone too for details of acupuncture. Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 10-4.30pm Weds 10-12.30 (12.30-4.30 pm women only)
Tel: 0191 455 3027
Address: Stanhope Parade,
South Shields.
WEARSIDE & DURHAM
Durham County Council.
Specialist Officer Social Services,
1 Kensington,
Cockton Hill Road,
Bishop Auckland.
Tel: 01388 454800 or 0788 602 7063
Darlington Borough Council.
Contact: Chris Brooke or Andy Errington. Tel: 01325 346 200
Address:
Social Services,
Central house,
Gladstone Street.
DARLINGTON
G.A.D.D.
Confidential social and support group for HIV+ people of all ages, their carers, partners. Resource library also available. Meets every Wed 11am-2pm in Darlington.
Tel: 01325 252522
Email:
TEESSIDE
T.P.A. Teesside Positive Action.
Practical & emotional support for people living with HIV/AIDS, their partners, families, & carers. Also befriending, advocacy, complementary therapies, and education & information. Operates Prison Support Service.
Tel: 01642 254598
Website: www.tpa-uk.org
Email:
Address:
141 Albert Road,
Middlesbrough
TS1 2PP
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