The HIV Podcast

There are some fantastic people who are involved in promoting National HIV Testing Week. This week Sarah has picked a few of them to tell us what motivated them to get involved in this great campaign! Sources Dorcas Gwata who lost three brothers to Aids speaks out about ordeal | Metro News Ranj Singh - Wikipedia We can stop HIV - It Starts With Me Austin Armacost gets his finger out for National H...

This week we pay tribute to those who lost their lives during the very early days of HIV in the UK, including a group of remarkable men whose passion and determination led them to form Europe's first HIV charity – the Terrence Higgins Trust. Sources Rupert Whitaker - Wikipedia The tragedy that inspired a life-saving charity - BBC News The Newport man who helped start HIV charity Terrence Higg...

The third episode in our World AIDS Day special edition! Did you know that the HIV red ribbon was the very first awareness ribbon of its kind?! Have a listen to this episode to find out all about how and why the red ribbon came to be a symbol for HIV support and also why wearing the ribbon is so important. Sources Red ribbon - Wikipedia The Red Ribbon Project | Visual AIDS World AIDS Day - Wikiped...

The first in our special World AIDS Day trilogy! We kick things off with the fascinating story of how the HIV virus was discovered and we induct Francoise-Barre-Sinoussi into the HIV Heroes hall of fame! Sources There are more viruses than stars in the universe. Why do only some infect us? (nationalgeographic.com) Human retroviruses | Division of Medical Virology (uct.ac.za) Reverse Transcriptase:...

The second part of our special World AIDS Day trilogy is all about cures! Our HIV Hero is Timothy Ray Brown (The Berlin Patient), the first person to be cured of HIV. We also learn about Adam Castillejo (The London Patient), the second person to be cured of HIV. Sarah talks us through where we are in terms of finding an HIV cure and the different options that are currently being explored. Sources...

This week we hear about a true Walford icon and Queen Vic regular - Mark Fowler. Mark was the first mainstream soap  character to be diagnosed as HIV positive, but how and why did this storyline come about? Sources Beyond the tombstone: how British TV responded to the AIDS crisis | BFI atvtoday.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah shares with us the story of an incredible individual who has overcome so many challenges, taken these experiences and turned them into a Broadway show! He continues to share his journey living with HIV via his YouTube channel to help others. This weeks HIV Hero is the fantastic Stephen Hart! Sources 'Hart Talks': London Actor Opens Up About Tragedy, HIV, and YouTube (thebody.com) F...

On the 7th of November 1991 Earvin 'Magic' Johnson shocked the world by retiring from basketball and announcing that he is HIV positive. Since his diagnosis he has worked hard to highlight that HIV can affect anyone. He is an absolute HIV Hero and you need to have a listen to learn just what a legend he is! Sources Magic Johnson wishes he hadn't retired so early [Video] | Lakers Now...

Today we learn about, and celebrate, the fantastic work that NAT does and their CEO, Deborah Gold. NAT tirelessly fight for the rights of people living with HIV and is the driving force for equality. They are absolute HIV Heroes and you should come on this journey with us to learn all about the work that they do. Sources Deborah Gold | LinkedIn National AIDS Trust - Wikipedia National AIDS Trust |...

This week we feature someone that is part of the fab five, a hair stylist extraordinaire, podcaster and all round ray of sunshine. So have a listen and find out why Jonathan Van Ness is our HIV Hero! Sources Jonathan Van Ness on being HIV positive: 'It gave me a reason to really fight' | Queer Eye | The Guardian Jonathan Van Ness - Wikipedia Further information Jonathan Van Ness | Gettin...

Today we feature a true icon and dig a little deeper into her involvement in the field of HIV and we learn why she's Sarah's HIV Hero. Sources Princess Diana’s very real role in fighting the stigma of Aids | Letters | The Guardian How Diana, Princess of Wales was instrumental in trying to stop the stigma against HIV/AIDs | Tatler The Crown: True Story of Princess Diana's Visits to A...

In this episode we learn about Tom Hayes and Jess makes her case as to why he is an HIV hero. Tom is an absolute force to be reckoned with and works tirelessly to advocate, support, educate and create change in the world of HIV.  Sources Tom Hayes, Author at beyondpositive Tom Hayes – PositiveLad (ukpositivelad.com) Home - Saving Lives (savinglivesuk.com) HIV-positive campaigner Tom Hayes on the h...

It's back to the 80's again this week where Sarah delves into the history of the 'Don't Die of Ignorance' adverts and we learn what Lord Fowler was up against when trying to get launch this public health campaign. Sources House of Lords Speaker steps down to campaign on HIV/Aids and LGBT rights | The Independent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Jess' HIV Hero is an openly gay, openly HIV positive, British-Nigerian Priest of the Anglican Church of England. Some call him The Happy Holy Homosexual, but you might have heard of him as the, phenomenal, Reverend Jide Macaulay.  #bemorejide Sources HIV positive gay priest Jide Macaulay: ‘I thought I’m going to die’ (pinknews.co.uk) Ministry and Me, with Rev. Jide Macaulay by Black...

This week we feature not just one HIV Hero, not two, but a whole bunch! Sarah tells us the story of the wonderful women who founded Positively UK. Sources Positively UK 'Am I the only woman in Britain living with this?' The hidden history of women with HIV (inews.co.uk)   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of 'HIV Heroes' Sarah and Jess talk all things Jill Nalder. This incredible woman has had a huge impact on the lives of so many people living with HIV. Her experiences also helped inspire the smash hit series 'It's a Sin'.  #bemorejill Sources Jill Nalder - Wikipedia In Conversation with Jill Nalder | Cherwell It's A Sin: The woman who inspired Russell...

In this 'HIV Heroes' episode of our podcast, Sarah and Jess talk about the fascinating story of how Gaëtan Dugas, a Canadian flight attendant, became known as the infamous 'Patient Zero', those who debunked this myth and how they did it.      Sources   H.I.V. Arrived in the U.S. Long Before ‘Patient Zero’ - The New York Times (nytimes.com)   Gaëtan Dugas - Wikipedia  Further in...

Sean talks with us about his experiences of being a young gay man during the 80s and 90s and also his experiences of volunteering as a ‘buddy’ with TVPS for those who were dying of AIDS during that time. He's our very own Jill! Below you can find the links we mentioned... TVPS aidsmap | aidsmap Avert | Global information and education on HIV and AIDS Home | Safe Sex Berkshire Home | Terrence...

Rich shares his experience of his wife being diagnosed with HIV in the early 90’s when she was pregnant with their son.   We also give a shout-out to some other great HIV related podcasts Talking Stigma with Gareth Thomas (podbean.com) Podcast | Positively UK Positively Thriving | LiVLife HIV Hour - RadioReverb Tell Me About It on acast   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

After moving to London in the early 90’s Mark was diagnosed with HIV. He shares his experience of being diagnosed at the height of the AIDS epidemic.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Jess talk all things lock-down, including how TVPS have adapted their services and how we are staying occupied during this time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Jess talk all things National HIV Testing Week, including all the different ways you can test for HIV. TVPS - 1 minute HIV test at discreet venues (free) Time to Test - Postal HIV test for West Berkshire residents (free) HIV Test - Postal HIV tests (free) Fettle - Postal STI testing kits (paid) Superdrug - Home HIV Test (paid) Safe Sex Berkshire - sexual health clinic information It Star...

Allan opens up about what happened and how he felt when he was newly diagnosed 4 years ago, and the journey he has been on since then. We talk family, disclosure, recovery and everything in-between. myHIV Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean talks with us about 26 years of volunteering with TVPS, from starting out as a ‘buddy’ to becoming the Chair of our organisation. He also gives us his views on the changing face of HIV, funding cuts and the challenges that small charities encounter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy shares his experience of taking PrEP, from initially buying it himself to later becoming part of the PrEP Impact Trial. He takes us through why he takes PrEP, how he doses, what happens when you become part of the trial as well as how it’s improved his sex life. Useful links: Prepster I Want PrEP Now PrEP Impact Trial Dean St. PrEP Shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...