
Tackle HIV
@TackleHIV
Followers
3K
Following
237
Media
2K
Statuses
2K
The official account of the #TackleHIV initiative led by @GarethThomas14 in partnership with @ViiVHC and @THTorguk https://t.co/X3ZkK3yaWm…
Joined April 2020
Getting tested for HIV is so important. It’s the only way to know your status. If you don’t want to go to your local GP or sexual health clinic to get checked, you can order a confidential home testing kit online: . @ViiVHC
0
0
0
The support we give others is so important 🫶. Standing together helps challenge the discrimination which still exists in society today 🙌. @ViiVHC
0
1
3
To stop stigma we need to share the facts:..1️⃣ HIV is a manageable virus. 2️⃣ Effective medication makes the virus undetectable which means you can’t pass it on to sexual partners..3️⃣ People living with HIV on effective medication can live long healthy lives ..@ViiVHC
0
0
2
People living with HIV on effective medication can't pass it on to their sexual partner! It's so simple and important, yet there is still misunderstanding 🙏. Take our Tackle HIV quiz to find out how much you know @ViiVHC
0
0
1
HIV can affect anyone. But you’ll only know your status by getting tested regularly. If positive, you can access the care you need quickly and continue to live a healthy life 👏. @ViiVHC
0
3
17
Here we go! 💪. Today we take on the Snowdonia Ten Peak challenge to show that HIV doesn’t have to be a barrier to any of your goals and to also raise money for our charity partner the @THTorguk 🤝. @ViiVHC @gareththomas14
0
5
14
Since being diagnosed with HIV, @gareththomas14 has had some amazing support from specialist nurses. An HIV clinical nurse specialist in Cardiff was the first person who provided care to him and gave Gareth the strength to share his diagnosis 🙌. @ViiVHC
0
0
5
People living with HIV are confronted with stigma on a daily basis...That’s why it’s so important that people living with HIV have strong allies who challenge HIV stigma too 🙌. @ViiVHC
0
1
6
Everyone deserves the chance to live their best life 😇. Let’s tackle HIV stigma and give everyone the freedom to express themselves, without fear or discrimination. @ViiVHC
0
4
8
It's just one week to go until we’ll be taking on the Snowdonia 10 Peak Challenge. We’ll be raising money for our charity partner Terrence Higgins Trust, who provide support and information for those living with HIV. If you can please donate: @ViiVHC
1
2
4
Sharing accurate information and talking about HIV openly is one of the best ways to tackle the stigma. Let’s all make it our mission to educate as many people as we can!. @ViiVHC
1
1
3
In 2009 @gareththomas14 came out as the first openly gay rugby union player 🏉 ..By bravely speaking his truth, Gareth showed us the importance of living authentically. @ViiVHC
0
0
0
Stigma, and self-stigma, can have a damaging effect on people living with HIV. With education, we can eliminate the stigma and provide a better environment for those who receive a HIV positive diagnosis!. @ViiVHC
0
2
4
Discrimination comes from misinformation and misunderstanding. HIV isn’t something to be fearful of. Make sure you know the facts. @ViiVHC
2
2
7
In two weeks, we’ll be taking on the Snowdonia 10 Peak Challenge. We’ll be raising money for the Terrence Higgins Trust, who provide support and information for those living with HIV. If you can please donate here: . @ViiVHC
1
1
3
Undetectable = Untransmittable . U=U means that you CANNOT pass HIV onto your sexual partner whilst you are on effective treatment 💪. @ViiVHC
0
8
13
It’s time for us all to #TackleHIV. Why not make a conscious effort today to talk to someone about HIV and dispel misinformation?. @ViiVHC
0
7
11