Outdated and incorrect approaches to HIV in health and social care
Despite major progress in treatment and understanding, some outdated practices and attitudes towards HIV persist in health and care settings.
This section focuses on providing you with accurate and up-to-date information to support you in your role in health and social care. This includes what good support looks like in health and social care, and where to signpost people for HIV testing or further information on HIV.
Despite major progress in treatment and understanding, some outdated practices and attitudes towards HIV persist in health and care settings.
When supporting people living with HIV, following standard infection control procedures is all that is needed.
As a health or social care worker, you may be the first person someone turns to with questions about HIV. You don’t need to be an expert- just knowing where to signpost someone for a test or advice can make a huge difference.
Browse our list of practical tools, downloadable materials, and trusted external links.