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HIV / AIDS HEALTH SERVICES
NEWCASTLE
WARD 25 (Infectious Diseases Unit)
Newcastle General Hospital. Centre for HIV treatments, linking with community based services, offering HIV testing, training, advice, specific treatments and comprehensive care.
Tel: 0191 256 3106
Services linked to WARD 25:
- Outpatient Liaison Nurse, Ward 25, Newcastle General Hospital.
- Tel: 0191 256 3106
- Physiotherapy: Help with pain management, respiratory problems, mobility difficulties. Advice on exercise, relaxation, stress and massage.
- Contact: Ailsa Tasker
- Tel: 0191 273 8811
- Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Dept. RVI & Newcastle General. This service is available regionally and can be accessed via Ward 25. Available to HIV+ people, families, partners and carers. Help with adjustment to major life changes, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties.
- Contact:Melinda Firth, Tracy Belshaw, Daria Bonnano.
- Tel: 0191 256 3031
- Dietician, Ward 25 (or Dietetics Dept.) Provides general dietary advice for those with HIV and also around any special needs with regards to HIV and combination therapies. Also provides info on managing symptoms, food supplements and build-up drinks.
- Contact:Irene Anderson
- Tel: 0191 256 3167
Occupational Therapy Services
Available at both Newcastle General and the RVI. This service is regional and can be accessed via Occupational Therapy Services at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, or via the individual HIV care units. Offers advice and/or equipment to help maximise and maintain independence and comfort. Usually carried out in the home.
Contact: Maureen Crichton
Tel: 0191 256 3106
Regional Haemophilia Centre
RVI, Queen Victoria Road,
Newcastle.
For issues specifically relating to haemophilia and HIV. Access to health and social care services, advocacy and advice on benefits. Also counselling specifically for children affected or bereaved.
Contact: Social Workers Dorothy Holder
Tel: 0191 233 6161 Ext: 24481
SOUTH TYNESIDE
HIV/AIDS Counselling Advice
and information for anyone affected by HIV, also for carers and families.
Contact: Streetlevel
Tel: 0191 455 3027
STaG Project, confidential advice & information about sexuality and safer sex for gay & bisexual men in Gateshead & South Tyneside
Contact: Mark or Steve
Tel: 0191 490 1699
DURHAM
The Health Centre
Dalton Way,
Newton Aycliffe.
Counselling on sexual health issues, HIV/AIDS for anyone affected by HIV/AIDS (including work with carers, families, prisons, clergy, schools and community groups).
Contact: Judy Durkin or Robert Lodge
Tel: 01325 300 427
TEESSIDE
Family Unit at Middlesbrough General Hospital
Aims to provide 'total care' for people affected by HIV and those who care for them. Services are confidential and focussed on the needs of the patient. There is a coffee morning every Friday, which offers a chance to socialise, and a Ladies' Club on alternate Wednesdays. Referral is preferably via your GP, the GUM clinic, or the Clinical Nurse Specialist
Tel: 01642 854462.
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