We work in HIV clinics and conduct home visits in regions around the UK to help children and young adults with the wider impacts of HIV. This includes helping young adults transition from peadiatric HIV clinics to adult services.
Our regional staff also organise meet-ups in different parts of the country to bring together local young people living with HIV. This can be for specific age groups, or we’ve even started organising meet-ups for mothers in London. To get support from Chiva or to sign up to any of our activities for young people, as listed on this page, please reach out to your local contact or fill out the form below.
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Where we work
Wales, Bristol and the South West
Working in collaboration with Cardiff Children’s Hospital and Bristol Royal Hospital for Children to offer support to young people across Wales and the South West.
Contact Lineo Chinyama: lineo.chinyama@chiva.org.uk
London and the South East
Working in clinics across the London region.
Contact Lisa Lang: lisa.lang@chiva.org.uk
Birmingham and the Midlands
Working across the Midlands to provide support.
Contact Alison Cave: alison.cave@chiva.org.uk
Sheffield and Yorkshire
Working in Sheffield and across Yorkshire.
Contact Esther Majoro: esther.majoro@chiva.org.uk
For one-to-one support in Liverpool, contact Rachael Hickmott at Sahir House on 07522 538580.
What happens at regional meet-ups?
Regional meet-ups always involve some learning about HIV and discussion around different issues faced by young people, often with input from specialist professionals.
The sessions also provide an opportunity for young people to meet and support others from their age group, as well as taking part in fun activities. Groups have designed artwork for their clinic, cooked together, visited the Dr Who Experience, been to the cinema, played adventure golf, gone surfing, bowling and ice skating, for example.
- Summer meet-ups: A London picnic and bowling in Birmingham
As well as the Freedom 2 Be summer camp, our regional staff have been busy organising local meet ups this summer to ensure young people and their families in both London and Birmingham are able to connect with each other. Teen bowling and talking medication In July, nine young people got together from across the… Read more: Summer meet-ups: A London picnic and bowling in Birmingham - Empowering under 13s: A day of connection and learning at the trampoline park
Last month, we organised a meet-up for under 13s, aiming to foster new relationships, promote an understanding of children’s rights and healthcare, and provide the opportunity for young participants to engage directly with healthcare professionals. Nine attended in total, with a busy schedule of activities. The group explored the importance of access to healthcare and… Read more: Empowering under 13s: A day of connection and learning at the trampoline park
