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You can find links to additional resources or to other organisations that may be able to help below:
Helpline 0800 567 123 (24 hours) Provides information, advice and counselling on all aspects of HIV/AIDS.
314–320 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8DP Helpline 0845 1221 200 (Mon–Fri, 9.30-5.30) Email info@tht.org.uk| www.tht.org.uk|
Offers advice and information on all aspects of HIV/AIDS, including counselling and support, health promotion and benefits advice through its telephone helpline.
Helpline 0800 0967 500 (Mon–Fri, 10am–6pm)
A free and confidential helpline offering HIV-related support for people of African ethnicity living in the UK. Has advisers who speak a variety of languages.
347–349 City Road, London EC1V 1LR Helpline 020 7713 0222 (Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm and 2–4pm) Email info@positivelyUK.org| www.positivelyUK.org|
Peer support services, including men's and women’s support groups, support groups for African people, counselling, a children and family service, and a helpline for people living with HIV.
44 Moorfields, London EC2Y 9AA Tel 0844 871 11 11 Email information@redcross.org.uk| www.redcross.org.uk|
Provides a cosmetic camouflage service to teach people living with a disfigurement the simple techniques necessary to apply creams effectively and enable them to feel more confident about their appearance. The service is open to men, women and children through a medical referral from a consultant or GP.
PO Box 202, Macclesfield SK11 6FP Tel 01625 871129 Email info@skin-camouflage.net| www.skin-camouflage.net|
Provides a cosmetic camouflage service to teach people the techniques of applying creams effectively.
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