http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1412516/ http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ As part of its European HIV prevention work, NAM is collaborating with AVAC to provide a series of webinars (conference calls with accompanying slides) to train and inform prevention advocates and anyone interested in the newest developments in HIV prevention technology. Gus Cairns http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2608495/ As part of its European HIV prevention work, NAM is collaborating with AVAC to provide a series of webinars (conference calls with accompanying slides) to train and inform prevention advocates and anyone interested in the newest developments in HIV prevention technology. Gus Cairns http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2575168/ The new edition of HIV treatment update (HTU) is on its way to subscribers and is also available online at www.aidsmap.com/htu. Gus Cairns http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2572531/ Many of our most popular information resources for people living with HIV are now available in lots of other languages! You can find them all at www.aidsmap.com/translations. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2571322/ Hello and thank you! Claire Murray http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2568958/ As part of our European HIV prevention work, NAM is collaborating with AVAC to provide a series of webinars (conference calls with accompanying slides) to train and inform prevention advocates and anyone interested in the newest developments in HIV prevention technology in Europe.  Gus Cairns http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2564936/ Are you HIV positive and pregnant? Selina Corkery http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2564219/ January can sometimes feel a little bit depressing, the Downton Abbey Christmas special is over for another year, and the gloomy task of taking down the decorations is on the horizon, so what better way to shake things up a bit than by setting yourself a challenge to get yourself fit and motivated for the new year, and sign up for a 10k! Beth Isherwood http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2562222/ We've recently launched two new free email bulletins, both designed to keep people up to date with the latest in HIV prevention news, but each with a slightly different focus. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2560828/ Last week we were delighted to be invited to the Wandsworth Oasis Christmas celebration and grant awards ceremony at the Salvation Army Hall in Wandsworth. It was a bitterly cold evening but that hadn't deterred people and we arrived to find an already packed hall - it was wonderful to see such a good turnout despite the dark, cold weather. Beth Isherwood http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2559825/ We're delighted to have been involved in the design and development of the HIV Justice Network's new website, www.hivjustice.net, which launched in November. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2559093/ A World AIDS Day thank youWorld AIDS Day on 1st December means many things to different people. Some of us will remember the partners, family members and friends we have lost to this disease. Others will reflect upon the extraordinary hard work and commitment that so many people - scientists, doctors, HIV charity staff & volunteers, activists and individuals living with HIV - have brought to the fight against HIV and who have been part of the hugely impressive response to this devastating virus over the last thirty years. Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2553660/ To coincide with National HIV Testing Week, NAM is launching a free-to-use online and smartphone tool, which lets you quickly find out where you can go for an HIV test in the UK. Glen Watkins http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2553632/ My work at NAM often involves attending various community workshops, meetings and peer support groups, helping to reinforce the important messages of the benefits of early HIV testing, safer sex and treatment adherence. I do this through sharing information and knowledge regarding HIV and AIDS and by providing accurate, reliable and clear resources for African communities living in London. Jackie Ayugi De Masi http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2550696/ Will Aid is a scheme that helps people make or amend their will, whilst helping out a charity. For the whole of November participating solicitors have agreed to waive their legal fees and help you write your will in return for a donation to one of the nine chosen Will Aid charities.  Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2549813/ The new edition of HIV treatment update (HTU) is now available in print and online. You can read it online, download it as a pdf, or use the 'flipbook' function to read the pdf online. If you would like to receive your own copy in future, in print or by email, please contact us. Gus Cairns http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2542966/ Since I came back from maternity leave, I have been meeting with and talking to colleagues in African community organisations all over London. As well as introducing them to NAM's range of information resources (that's if they are not already familiar with them) I agree distribution systems to ensure they have a steady supply of materials. Often African community organisations aren't aware of the free availability of NAM's patient information materials so it's important I let them know how they can easily obtain good quality materials to support their service users. Jackie Ayugi De Masi http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2533856/ Confused about catchment areas? Concerned about confidentiality? HIV, GPs & other primary care, the new booklet from NAM, is here to help! Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2532783/ We've updated the design of our popular aidsmap news email bulletin and added a new feature. You can sign up to receive it (free of charge) at www.aidsmap.com/bulletins. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2531516/ Leaving a gift to a charity in your will is one of the most valuable and lasting ways you can support a cause you care about. Beth Isherwood http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2492159/ I am so glad to be back at NAM after my maternity leave. Jackie Ayugi De Masi http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2512977/ This year the Queen is not the only one celebrating a notable anniversary. In November it will be 20 years since the publication of the first ever edition of NAM's newsletter HIV treatment update (originally called AIDS treatment update). Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2479639/ The 19th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) is not just the sum of its presentations and posters. Alongside the conference sessions, the exhibition halls and the global village have also been a hive of activity this week. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2454743/ We've been meeting really interesting people at the NAM stand! Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2452431/ There was another day of activism in Washington DC today, where people took to the streets in a 'mobilisation for economic justice and human rights'. Organised to coincide with the 19th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) currently being held in Washington, five separate marches were held, each taking a different route before converging in Lafayette Square, in front of the White House. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2450742/ If you're in Washington for AIDS 2012, come and visit us in exhibition hall C. We're at stand number 22 and we'd love to meet you, hear about what you do and have an opportunity to talk to you about what we do. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2447297/ There's been so much build-up, including several pre-conference events, that it's almost hard to believe the 19th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) in Washington DC has only just begun! Rumoured to be the largest health-related event in the world, delegates have been flying in from all over the globe to attend. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2447007/ NAM is proud to provide the official online scientific news coverage for the 19th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012). Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2428073/ Yesterday NAM's dedicated runners Ros, Mike, Stas, Lucy, Richard, Siobhan and I took to the streets and ran 10km around the centre of London, and what a day it was! Beth Isherwood http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2426600/ If you have an interest in HIV and have been anywhere near the internet in the last few months, there's a good chance you will have heard of the 19th International AIDS Conference, also known as AIDS 2012. Keith Alcorn http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2418077/ We've added a new title to our series of illustrated leaflets. Called Very recent infection, the leaflet covers key information for someone who has recently been infected with HIV, a stage sometimes called 'primary' or 'acute' HIV infection. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2387979/ Well, it's most definitely raining. Which is a bit of a shame as I'm currently training for the 10k run in London next month to raise money for NAM. Yep that's right, I've finally put my money where my mouth is and after years of recruiting people to run the race I thought I would have a go myself! I've even purchased some 'running tights' which sound frightening but are actually just runners lingo for leggings, phew. If you want to put some of your hard earned pennies to a good cause then you can sponsor me via my fundraising page. Beth Isherwood http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2383840/ This week we're introducing a new design and a new feature to our news bulletin HIV weekly. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2373106/ This week, boxes of the brand-new edition of our booklet covering stigma issues, entitled HIV, stigma & discrimination arrived at our mailhouse, and very excited we are about it too! Beth Isherwood http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2357978/ This morning, I boarded a train at Euston with one of NAM's editors, Roger Pebody, at an impressively early hour to get to Birmingham to attend the British HIV Association spring conference. Beth Isherwood http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2319433/ We've been working on the design and development of a new website for Community action on harm reduction, a project which works in five countries, expanding access to harm reduction services for injecting drug users. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2316236/ The new edition of HIV treatment update (HTU) is now available in print and online. You can read it online, download it as a pdf, or use the 'flipbook' function to read the pdf online. If you would like to receive your own copy in future, in print or by email, please contact us. Gus Cairns http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2311905/ NAM has been involved, over the last two years, with two HIV prevention partnerships in England: CHAPS and NAHIP. Caspar Thomson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2299281/ A new edition of our patient information booklet HIV, stigma & discrimination aims to help people understand the causes of stigma and discrimination, think about ways of responding and find out where to go for help and support. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2293768/ It is officially the second day of spring and what better way to celebrate the arrival of fairer weather than signing yourself up to run the British 10k powered by Nike+. Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2289876/ We're really delighted to be launching 12 new titles in our popular series The basics. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2271562/ The new edition of HIV treatment update (HTU) is now available in print and online. You can read it online, download it as a PDF, or use the 'flipbook' function to read the PDF online. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2238267/ On Wednesday this week, we were delighted to have a visit from Gill Perkins and Richard Aldridge from Wandsworth Oasis, who came in to say hello and very generously presented us with a cheque to support NAM's patient information work. Beth Isherwood http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2229308/ Back in November we sent out a call for adventurous people with HIV to get in touch and tell us about their experiences. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2221349/ His name is Stanislav Kazikin and he's been a good friend of NAM's for a long, long time -  that's why we are so thrilled that he is running the British 10K London Run to raise money for  NAM! You can support him, and find out his reasons for running, on his fundraising page http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/StanislavKazikin Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2213488/ Run the London 10k for NAM!It's January, the mulled wine has gone, there are only the strawberry ones left in the Quality Street tin, it's blowing a gale outside and we're all feeling a teensy bit guilty about all of that eating and sitting down we did over Christmas. Beth Isherwood http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2204356/ In the UK, there are hundreds of clinics and organisations offering a huge range of valuable services and support to people living with HIV. Our brilliant team of volunteers help us to keep in touch with them. Paul Adlam http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2179785/ We were delighted to receive a translated copy of our booklet HIV & sex in the post today. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2174183/ Last month, something magical happened at NAM. Beth Isherwood http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2168432/ Last week, NAM attended the British HIV Association's autumn conference in London. For two days the Queen Elizabeth conference centre, just off Parliament Square, housed hundreds of delegates working in HIV who had come together to learn and discuss the latest developments across the sector. Beth Isherwood http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2151018/ NAM's new online tool, Talking points, is designed to help people living with HIV talk to their doctor about HIV treatment. We are launching this new interactive resource at the British HIV Association (BHIVA) Autumn Conference tomorrow. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2142738/ The thirteenth edition of our popular directory HIV & AIDS services worldwide was published earlier this year. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2137325/ Are you intrepid? Have you boldly gone where no HIV-positive person has gone before? Do you do crazy things for charity, for personal growth, for health, or just for kicks? HIV Treatment Update wants to hear from you. Gus Cairns http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2129045/ Will Aid is a brilliant initiative that helps people make or amend their will, whilst helping out a charity. Solicitors that are part of the scheme have agreed, for the whole of November, to waive their legal fees and help you write a professional will in return for a donation to one of the nine chosen Will Aid charities. Beth Isherwood http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2107491/ At this time of year many people start thinking about World AIDS Day, which takes place every year on 1 December. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2116983/ The first of our new quarterly editions of HIV treatment update (HTU) is now available in print and on our website. You can read it online, download it as a PDF, or use the 'flipbook' function to read the PDF online. Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2103530/ We believe sharing experiences can be very powerful. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2101462/ The NAM Facebook page recently reached a milestone of 1000 followers and to celebrate we decided to feature one of our fans here in the NAM blog. It seemed fitting to highlight Maria T Mejia, an HIV activist and advocate who has been making the most of social media opportunities to share her story and reach out to other people living with HIV. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2082253/ We've recently been working on the design and development of a website for the Key Correspondents Team - an independent network of citizen journalists, supported by the International HIV/AIDS Alliance. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2081548/ Set up by a group of nurses from different countries, the European HIV Nursing Network (EHNN) aims to work across all regions of Europe, providing and sharing resources, information and support for nurses working in HIV and sexual health. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2063363/ I recently visited the Blanche Heriot Unit of St Peter's Hospital in Chertsey, Surrey. The clinic staff had kindly agreed for me to take some photographs in the clinic, for us to use to illustrate content on aidsmap and in our information materials (you can see some of these in the slideshow below). I was met by Shirley Cumming, the clinic administrator, on a morning when the clinic was closed to the public; she showed me around and introduced me to the other staff. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2060861/ Oh yes, that's right, we're aiming high! We currently have over 900 followers on our NAM Facebook page, and we are absolutely delighted! Facebook is a fantastic way to find out about our new resources, read about what we're working on, hear the latest news and be introduced to new members of our team. We love that so many of you get involved in NAM's work through Facebook, commenting and 'liking' our posts, and we're proud of our following - which is why we want to make it bigger!  Beth Isherwood http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2045288/ My name is Funmi Akinpelu, and I have just recently joined NAM as the Communities Engagement Officer covering for Jackie Ayugi De Masi while she is on maternity leave. My role at NAM is going to involve: Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2030704/ It all started with Liberia. I had just finished reading an article about Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first female president and I was curious to find out a bit more about her country, or, to be more specific, to find out about Liberia's HIV epidemic. Sylvie Beaumont http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2030432/ Since the first drug for the treatment of HIV was approved in 1987, there has been a clear need for accurate, evidence-based information about HIV treatment. Both people with HIV and health professionals have always needed to know what to expect from drugs, side-effects and how to take the drugs. Later on, as new drugs have appeared, reliable information on choosing the appropriate drug regimen has become crucial. Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2021951/ A long-serving figure in one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies involved in HIV drug development remarked, in a conversation, on the role played by people living with HIV, community & advocacy groups and individual activists in shaping the global response to HIV. Caspar Thomson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/2016991/ The NAM team works hard at these conferences to bring you all the important news. Conference sessions begin at 8.55am and typically end at 6.00pm. Then there are the satellite meetings, which can extend the day from 7.00am until 8.30pm.  Caspar Thomson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1883669/ Rome is packed with tourists at this time of year. In a city littered with so many spectacular ruins and imposing monuments, you hear loud exclamations all around you. Caspar Thomson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1882125/ One of the pleasures of attending these major international conferences is the opportunity to catch up with colleagues working in similar organisations in other countries and to learn more about how HIV has affected the host nation. It is easy to become immersed in the UK's response so it can be very illuminating, not to say inspiring, to hear how community leaders and governments elsewhere are tackling the disease. Caspar Thomson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1880448/ Two things stand out from the IAS 2011 conference programme. The first is that, overwhelmingly, the most exciting news from Rome will be about prevention.  Caspar Thomson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1878757/ Getting ready for the conference. Zoe Smith http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1876498/ Last Sunday Divya and Raj were two of the 25,000 people that ran the British 10K London Run. They trained hard, worked hard and carb-loaded hard, all to raise funds for NAM and the vital work we do. We are so grateful to them for putting themselves through the pain to support NAM, and were delighted that Raj kept us up to date with emails about how they were getting. Below is Raj's account of the experience.  Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1869197/ Last week we attended the national launch of a project called Youth Chances. NAM worked on the design and development of the Youth Chances website and we were pleased to celebrate its launch. You can see some photographs from the launch event below. Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1863194/ Preventing HIV is a newly launched, online hub summarising key evidence on HIV prevention. Zoe Smith http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1847573/ For Thursday and Friday of this week NAM has been at the annual National HIV Nurses Association (NHIVNA) conference, held at the huge ACC centre in Liverpool, overlooking the Mersey. Delegates have come from all across the UK to gather together and learn about the latest in HIV treatment and practice. Beth Isherwood http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1839353/ We are pleased to tell you that NAM is now fully signed up to the new fundraising website from BT, MyDonate. MyDonate is a not-for-profit fundraising website which stands out from others such as JustGiving and Virgin Money Giving as it is entirely free and does not charge charities to register, nor does it take a percentage of donations. Every penny of every donation goes straight to the charity of your choice, so you can be sure that all your hard work and fundraising efforts are fully benefiting your chosen charity.  Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1826986/ This weekend marked the 30th anniversary of the first case reports of PCP pneumonia in five young men in California - the first recorded cases of the disease that came to be known as AIDS. It therefore seems a pertinent time to take a look back over how far the world of HIV has come in the last 30 years, and how NAM has responded to the changing epidemic, and the changing needs of people living with HIV. Here we look back on the resources we've developed to help people talk to their doctors more confidently. Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1825427/ HIV & UK African Communities is a brand new resource, available for free online.  Zoe Smith http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1820472/ Subscribers to our newsletter HIV treatment update (HTU) are receiving their copies of the May 2011 edition (issue 206) this week. If you'd like to be among the first to receive HTU, find out more about subscribing below. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1802108/ NAM reports cutting edge, breaking news as it happens. Yesterday we reported on the exciting results of a study that shows ARV treatment as prevention works. Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1797435/ NAM is pleased to announce that we are now donating old copies of our printed resources to Book Aid International; a charity dedicated to increasing access to books and supporting literacy, education and development in sub-Saharan Africa. Book Aid International shares many of NAM's values, primarily believing that access to information changes lives.  Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1792306/ The NHS in London announced last month that the way anti-HIV drugs are prescribed would be changing. Greta Hughson http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1792192/ Fully updated for 2011 including information on illnesses and symptoms, starting and changing treatment, side-effecrs and drug interactions the HIV Treatments Directory is your comprehensive guide to all medical aspects of HIV. Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1788016/ The sun was blazing, the crowds were out and among the thousands of runners were Janey and Craig - our two fantastic runners, who were putting themselves through the 26.2 miles to raise money for NAM. Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1768210/ You can now raise vital funds for NAM whilst buying and selling as normal on eBay, taking the guilt out of shopping! eBay for Charity allows you to list an item and donate 10-100% of your final sale NAM, meaning that you can sell your unwanted things and do your bit for charity at the same time - easy! Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1746863/ You can now raise money for NAM at absolutely no extra cost to you! Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1718908/ The brand new edition of HIV Services in the UK has just arrived back from the printers at our office, looking lovely we might add, and is now available to buy. Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1632944/ As you may know, at the end of last month NAM launched a campaign to find an enthusiastic, and committed person to take up our one place in the Virgin London Marathon 2011 and we are delighted to tell you that we've found her! Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1586441/ The 2011 Virgin London Marathon will take place on 17th April 2011 and we are absolutely thrilled to have been allocated one Silver Bond Place. We are now even more thrilled to announce that we have been lucky enough to find someone to run it for us!  Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1567050/ We often get asked 'what do the initials NAM stand for?' So, as it's World AIDS Day, we thought this was a prominent time to 'reveal' the mystery... Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1565700/ There was a buzz in the NAM office yesterday when we saw this review of our HIV Treatments Directory in the medical journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases: Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1556651/ Welcome to my blog and thank you for visiting aidsmap.com. I've just started as the Funding Development Officer in the Communications Team. I'm really enthusiastic to be joining such dynamic, fantastic and committed people here at NAM. Of course before I started this new position I was really nervous but as soon as I came into the office on my first day I knew this would be a great place to work. Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1553745/ There's been wind, rain, snow, tears, scorpions, police and bugs the size of kittens but our fundraiser Craig has battled them all and come out triumphant as he finally cycled into Vienna last Friday to mark the end of his incredible 21 day journey. Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1448335/ We are very excited to report that NAM's website aidsmap.com has been rated `excellent` in a survey of HIV-related internet resources for the practicing clinician published in the October 1st edition of the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases. Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1510714/ Hi there. Thanks for visiting our website and my blog. I will be so pleased for you to know me better as I hope to know you better too. My name is Jackie A. De Masi and I recently joined NAM as the Community Engagement Officer and I work within the Communications team. I am excited to have joined a youthful and dynamic team at NAM that aims to support and promote open communication on some key messages regarding HIV health information and treatment with African communities in and around London. Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1509070/ Meet Craig. A hard working banker in the city, a dedicated cycling enthusiast but above all a man on a mission to raise money for NAM. Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1499008/ Hello from NAM's exhibition stand in Vienna. Five minutes after this photo was taken, the conference exhibition hall opened and delegates came flooding in. In the first two days of the exhibition over 1000 people have come to visit our stand. We have been excited to hear about their work and tell them a bit about what we do, as well as give away lots of free resources. Visit our 'meet the delegates' page to see some of the interesting people we have met. You never know, you might even spot one of your colleagues or friends. Anon http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1514513/ It's conference countdown here at NAM and the office is a hive of activity.... Well almost  - our editors have arrived in Vienna so they are all set for reporting on the major conference sessions. The free materials we are taking to give away to delegates have been shipped.and hopefully have arrived! Conferences are NAM's busiest times of the year and the International AIDS conference, held this year in Vienna, is certainly no different. Beth Isherwood http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1412524/ New look, new tools and easier to use - we've completely redeveloped aidsmap.com to help you to find the information you need. Please take a look around! We're all very excited about it - but it's still a work in progress. We would love to hear your thoughts on the changes we've made so far and any other improvements you think we could make. Laura Wigzell http://www.aidsmap.com///page/1412522/