We will organise regular blood tests to monitor your HIV viral load and your general health. Your HIV treatment and care will be provided by Ward 19 at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
Telephone: 0191 282 9334 or 0191 282 3110
As well as at a sexual health clinic or GP surgery, free and quick HIV testing can be accessed through MESMAC and SHINE by appointment – see below for more details.
You can also order self testing kits to use at home and get your results by text.
PEP and PrEP
Post-exposure prophylaxis, often referred to as PeP, can be taken within 72 hours of exposure to HIV and may prevent infection.
Pre-exposure prophylaxis, often referred to as PrEP, can be taken by HIV-negative people who are at risk of contracting HIV, to prevent infection.
Both can be discussed with your GP, HIV specialist doctor or at a sexual health clinic.
Information and support
What is HIV?
What are the causes of HIV?
What are the symptoms of HIV?
How is HIV diagnosed?
U=U
HIV does not discriminate
PEP:PEPSE
PrEP
Lets Nail HIV stigma
Free HIV testing
Contacts
A patient-led group for HIV positive people in Newcastle offers the opportunity to talk to others in a safe and supportive environment.
Telephone: 07854 807 220
Email: ppt.newcastle@gmail.com
MESMAC Newcastle
Specialising in sexual health promotion and HIV prevention for gay and bisexual men in Newcastle.
SHINE
Community based sexual health support for women in Newcastle including HIV support.
Blue Sky Trust
The Blue Sky Trust supports people with HIV at every step of their journey, from courses for those newly diagnosed to sessions about HIV and aging, peer mentoring, one to one support, social groups, youth work and events.
AIDS MAP
This organisation provides comprehensive information on all aspects of living well with HIV.
HIV drug interactions
An online resource for check drug interactions between HIV treatment and other medication.
Looped in
Looped in supports people living with HIV fight HIV stigma by supporting open and informed conversations about HIV. It allows the creation of bespoke resources on HIV for the person you are talking to.
Terrence Higgins Trust
This hub brings together services including free online counselling for people living with HIV, chlamydia and HIV testing.
National AIDS Trust
The National AIDS Trust is a charity whose purpose is to stand alongside and defend the rights of everyone living with, affected by or at risk of HIV.
Support contacts
Social workers
The HIV specialist teams offer a needs based assessment where various issues can be discussed and support can be offered.
Telephone: 0191 282 5329
Clinical psychology
This service aims to provide meaningful psychological change to improve the quality of life and well-being for those living with HIV.
Newcastle
Telephone: 0191 282 4081
North Tyneside / Northumberland
Telephone: 0191 297 0441
Welfare support
People living with HIV can access specialist advice and support from a welfare rights officer around issues such as housing and benefits.
Telephone: 0191 282 3873
