Stigma can have a devastating effect on people living with HIV, on their mental wellbeing, quality of life and also their physical health – stigma may prevent people from disclosing their status or getting treatment. So please, show your support and help us #TackleHIV. @ViiVHC

Spread the word – HIV is not a death sentence! . Effective medication makes the viral load undetectable, allowing those living with the virus to lead healthy lives with a normal life expectancy. @ViiVHC

As @gareththomas14 says, if a heterosexual friend of his acquired HIV they might be most worried about people assuming they were gay. HIV can affect anyone, not just homosexual men. But stigma around HIV and sexuality still exists, which is very harmful. @ViiVHC

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

The support we give others is so important 🫶. Standing together helps challenge the discrimination which still exists in society today 🙌⁣. @ViiVHC

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

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

Knowledge is power 💪. Head to our website to learn more about HIV and stigma: 🤳. @ViiVHC

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

Halfway there, let’s keep going!. Click to donate ⤵️. @ViiVHC @gareththomas14.

First peak: completed ✅. Click to donate ⤵️. @ViiVHC @gareththomas14.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discrimination comes from misinformation and misunderstanding. HIV isn’t something to be fearful of. Make sure you know the facts. @ViiVHC