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  • Stigma and discrimination can be issues for people with HIV in the UK today.
  • Stigma and discrimination can affect the physical and mental health of people with HIV.
  • Ignorance and prejudice provide the foundation for HIV-related stigma and discrimination.
  • Although people with HIV may encounter stigma and discrimination in their everyday lives, there are ways of effectively dealing with it.
  • It’s important not to bottle-up reactions to injustice and to take constructive action and seek support if you feel stigmatised or encounter discrimination..
  • The law can help protect people with HIV from discrimination.
  • Prosecutions for the transmission of HIV and restrictions on the rights of migrants to NHS treatment and care have fuelled stigma. It’s important that you know your rights and responsibilities in these areas.
  • Many HIV organisations can help overcome stigma and they can also help you complain if you encounter discrimination because you have HIV.