Supporting a young person living with HIV

Raising a young person living with HIV brings additional challenges, which can be overwhelming. The best thing you can do is to look after yourself first. If you are in a good mindset you will find it more manageable to tackle other challenges when they arise.

Support for you

As a champion of a young person, you will need to ensure they have good communication, love and care. These pages include practical tips and advice whilst following these three themes. 

Good communication and love

Sharing their HIV status with them

Supporting them take their medicine

Telling other people

Telling school

Travel and sleepovers