HIV in the United Kingdom: 2009 Report (27th November 2009)The number of people living with HIV in the UK continues to rise, with an estimated 83,000 infected at the end of 2008, of whom over a quarter (27%) were unaware of their infection.
During 2008, there were 7,298 new diagnoses of HIV in the UK. This represents a slight decline on previous years, predominantly due to fewer diagnoses among black African women who acquired their infection abroad.
Report
2009 AIDS epidemic update (24th November 2009)According to new data in the 2009 AIDS epidemic update, new HIV infections have been reduced by 17% over the past eight years. Since 2001, when the United Nations Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS was signed, the number of new infections in sub-Saharan Africa is approximately 15% lower, which is about 400,000 fewer infections in 2008. In East Asia new HIV infections declined by nearly 25% and in South and South East Asia by 10% in the same time period. In Eastern Europe, after a dramatic increase in new infections among injecting drug users, the epidemic has leveled off considerably. However, in some countries there are signs that new HIV infections are rising again.
Report
HIV & AIDS in the North West of England 2008 (24th August 2009)Annual 2008 statistics from HIV treatment and care centres in the North West of England.
Report
Competences: an integrated career and competence framework for nurses working with HIV-associated lipoatrophy in adults (12th June 2009)Facial lipoatrophy can be devastating for those affected. It can influence an individual’s sense of wellbeing, perception of body image and self-esteem. This in turn can increase anxiety levels, particularly when addressing the complexities of HIV-associated facial lipoatrophy. The role of the nurse is essential, not only in administering the corrective treatment, but also assisting patients in dealing with the psychosocial effects of facial lipoatrophy and implementing the appropriate actions. This document aims to provide a framework for nurses working in HIV-related medical aesthetics and, while not prescriptive, can be used as a template to guide clinical practice.
Document
AIDS support grant for social care for people with HIV/AIDS: financial year 2009/10. HIV capital grant for people with HIV/AIDS: financial year 2009/10 (18th June 2009)This circular explains arrangements for the continuation in 2009/10 of the AIDS Support Grant. Authorities are also invited to bid for HIV Capital Grant for HIV/AIDS related housing and capital projects.
Circular
Expert Advisory Group on AIDS Annual Report 2008 (28th May 2009)This report from the Expert Advisory Group on AIDS (EAGA) covers the period 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2008.
Report National Audit Office Annual Report 2009 (4th June 2009)The work of the National Audit Office, together with the Committee of Public Accounts, has led to savings and other gains for the taxpayer of £768 million.
Report
New HIV Diagnoses (27th March 2009)According to the latest figures from the Health Protection Agency, an estimated 7,370 new HIV diagnoses were made in the UK in 2008 with 38% of all new diagnoses probably acquired through sex between men.
Information
HIV post-exposure prophylaxis: guidance from the UK Chief Medical Officers’ Expert Advisory Group on AIDS (19th September 2008)
This document provides updated guidance on occupational HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) from the UK Chief Medical Officers' Expert Advisory Group on AIDS (EAGA) issued in February 2004 and the interim update following the withdrawal of Viracept (nelfinavir) published in July 2007. It should be read in conjunction with local needlestick injury policy.
Guidance
Equality Impact Assessment
New Guidelines for HIV testing and areas where wider HIV testing policies should be considered (18th September 2008)
New guidelines from the British HIV Association (BHIVA), the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) and the British Infection Society (BIS) aiming to increase the offer of HIV testing to ensure fewer people go undiagnosed have been welcomed by the Health Protection Agency. The guidelines recommend that wider HIV testing should be considered in those areas of the country where the numbers of undiagnosed infections are likely to be greatest. To assist planning by Trusts, the Health Protection Agency is releasing information from its HIV surveillance systems showing those places where undiagnosed infections are concentrated.
Guidelines
HIV and AIDS in the North West of England 2007 (14th August 2008)
This is the twelfth annual report of the North West HIV/AIDS Monitoring Unit, presenting data on HIV positive
individuals accessing treatment and care in the North West Region.
Full Report
Executive Summary
County Database
