Today is #WorldAIDSDay and this year is especially meaningful. From sharing my story @British_Airways, to presenting to the @metpoliceuk, and the @UKMoD_DefenceRT now allowing people living with HIV to serve as aircrew. Seminal Progress. There's more to do, and I’m here for it💪🏻

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Are you a person living with HIV who wants to become an airline pilot? Wherever you are in the world, please get in touch! It's time to break down the barriers! #HIV #aviation #flying

Despite incredible advances made in the treatment of #HIV, there is still far too much stigma and misinformation surrounding the subject. Here are five facts about HIV which are vital to understanding this #WorldAIDSDay #UequalsU #CantPassItOn

❤️ 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗗𝗮𝘆 I’m proud to be the Public Health Minister that will drive our new HIV Action Plan to #ZeroHIV2030. Opt-out testing will be extended to more emergency departments in a new £27m pledge. We can do this! #WorldAIDSDay2024

People living with #HIV continue to face stigma & discrimination. This #WorldAIDSday, watch Dr @teozka explain the science behind ZERO risk of HIV transmission when people take effective treatment & have undetectable viral load & why we need to destigmatize HIV. #HealthForAll

Today is World AIDS Day. Held every year on 1 December, it's a time to remember those we've lost to HIV. The red ribbon is the international symbol for HIV awareness and support for people living with HIV. But for our community, it’s more than a ribbon. #WorldAIDSDay

World AIDS Day is this Sunday.  It’s remembering everyone lost to HIV. It’s a promise to support people living with HIV. It’s a pledge to end new cases of HIV by 2030. It’s a stand against HIV stigma. Donate now: https://t.co/81RJC1udk2 #WorldAIDSDay #WorldAIDSDay2024

An honour to visit 10 Downing Street with @THTorguk to mark World AIDS Day 2024. It's more than a ribbon. We remember everyone we've lost to HIV. We promise to support people that live with HIV. We pledge to end new cases by 2030. We stand against HIV stigma. #WAD2024

Applications now open for the Speedbird Pilot Academy - give it a shot https://t.co/QCd2iayD9G

Couldn't agree more!

There's more work to be done for people across the world who face challenges just like mine, and I want to help. For now though it's time to get acquainted with the new office and if I don't see you before, see you in the sky! #flying #hiv #pilot #aviation #airlines

Yesterday, 10 years after that life-changing moment, my dream finally became a reality, and I flew my very first flight for British Airways. To everyone who has helped me throughout the journey so far, THANK YOU. I couldn't have done it without you.

With the support of friends and family, colleagues, charities, medical experts, politicians, and the media, I fought to change those rules, and today, anybody living with HIV can become a pilot.

I gave it my best, but I didn't get a place on that programme. I discovered that even if I had, the European regulations at the time prevented people living with HIV from becoming airline pilots. Despite this, I wasn't willing to let go of the dream.

Seconds after I left the hospital, got a call congratulating me on getting through to the final stage of the "then" British Airways Future Pilot Programme. I wasn't sure if my tears were of joy or sadness. The next question was, "What will this mean for my flying career?".

What a week! 10 years ago today, I was diagnosed with HIV. The first question I asked the doctor was, "How long will I live?". We didn't know then, but we know now, that the answer to that question is just as long as you!

Yesterday, almost 10 years to the day that I was diagnosed with #HIV I flew my very first flight for @British_Airways. To everyone who has helped me on the journey, THANK YOU. #flying #hiv #pilot #aviation #airlines

This is the most powerful 60 seconds of TV you'll see this year. Please watch, share and tell everyone that #HIV has changed. Time to break down the stigma 💪🏻

Fiercely independent, quick witted and inconspicuously kind. I can only hope that if I make it to 82, I do it with the same style and grace as you. What you've left behind will never be replaced but I promise we won't forget. I love you Nan ❤️