The only national charity providing support

for women living with HIV

by women living with HIV

History

Started 1987

By HIV+ women

2005

•1600 service users

•range of services

Volunteering and

Traineeships

Volunteer work placements

Personal development

Training

Part of the Positive Futures Partnership

Taking Part

Ensure the voice of women living with HIV is heard

Training and mentoring to take part in decision-making at local and national levels:

Public Patient Involvement Forums

Testimonies to Parliament

Recruitment

• Application form

• Interview

• Training and Induction

• Soft Outcomes Assessment

• Flexible Approach

What are the reasons for choosing Positively Women?

• Peer Support• Multicultural Setting• Acquiring and Utilising Skills• Work Experience • Feeling Valued• Encouraging Individuals to grow

Quote from M

“I feel I have been given the chance to use the skills I have.

Having worked all my life, its not easy to just sit around and do nothing with my life in the UK, given that I am not allowed to be gainfully employed.

I feel my contribution as a volunteer for PW is appreciated and this makes me regain self confidence.”

Summary

• Staff and Volunteers need Training in Working with Diversity

• The importance of Positive Role models

• Providing a supportive environment and at the same time encouraging women to move on

What really happens …..

When positive women get together…