UK Family Project

The UK Family Project is a collaborative initiative that aims to reduce the impact of secrecy and stigma on families living with HIV, facilitate more comprehensive and earlier testing for undiagnosed children, improve family communication on HIV, sex and relationships and ensure that families receive support using the best possible practice models and methods.

• We achieved our aims through a number of UK wide activities and developments
• Organised two family residentials (October 2009 and October 2011)
• Co-ordinated a practice sharing and networking event for practitioners who support families living with HIV, in partnership with CHIVA
• Established a network of support and social care professionals / practitioners
• Developed a guide to models and methods of support for families living with HIV
• Agreed planning and development that supports the testing of children and young people at risk of HIV
• Service development in Northern Ireland
• Developed a series of resources for communication and talking about HIV within families called ‘It’s Good2Talk’. Underpinned by research and evidence based good practice, it has been shaped and informed by parents, young people and practitioners across the UK.