WORLD AIDS DAY 2020

This year our World AIDS Day event will be a virtual one, you should be sent an invitation to join a Zoom meeting at which the event will be streamed live at 6:30pm on 1st December 2020

STAY AT HOME – SAVE LIVES - PROTECT THE NHS

Please follow the Government's advice and stay at home as much as possible. Body Positive Dorset is now open for Service Users strictly by appointment only unless it is an emergency. Social distancing must be observed as much as possible, there are markings on the floor, and we have setup a one-way system around the back offices by using the outdoor space. On arrival you will be asked to use the sanitiser provided and wear a face mask, please touch as little as possible, do not touch doors and door handles etc.

We are still offering phone support on 07866 793496, we will support you as best we can. If you think you may have Coronavirus please click here and follow the instructions on the page.

Many DWP face to face health assessments are being carried out over the phone, the DWP will contact you by phone or letter to explain what happens next. we can support you with these at the centre using the phone on loudspeaker, whilst still maintaining social distancing. If you are a new claimant and are waiting for a medical assessment you will be contacted by the DWP by phone or letter.

Job centre appointments are carried out over thee phone, please check here for further information.

Any change in your circumstances must be reported to the DWP in the normal manner. If you are on ESA or JSA you can call 0800 169 0310, and if you are on Universal Credit you can log on to your account here.

#BePreparedNotScared

Positive News

The Opposites Attract Study Report

Positive Peers

Service users helping each other with peer support

Positive Support

One to One Support available when the centre is open

Positive Chill 'n' Chat

Come and enjoy the Positive ambiance

Positive Education

Prevention Through Learning

Undetectable = Untransmittable

An Introduction to Body Positive Dorset

Body Positive Dorset offers advice, practical support, counselling, life coaching, and information to people living with or affected by HIV regardless of sexual orientation. We aim to raise awareness and promote prevention through education in the community. We are a registered charity with a board of trustees, and a dedicated loyal team of managers, staff, and volunteers.

10 Today – My HIV Rollercoaster Ride

10 years, it’s snowing today which is unusual in itself, it hardly ever snows but then in rural Dorset white middle aged women hardly ever have HIV. But despite those hardly’s and unusual’s in themselves, I do, and it is.…

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This #WorldAIDSDay we are proud to announce the launch of the Shutterstock #HIVinView #photogallery - a first-of-its-kind collection

View the gallery. Join the movement to challenge the world’s perception of HIV. http://ms.spr.ly/6183p3n5h

Real people. Real stories. Real life.