Lea Dickson | #Training & Community Engagement Officer @PositiveLife_NI | [email protected] | 07427 511 629 #networking #hivni #StopStigma
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Lea Dickson @PositiveLife_NI retweeted
Great morning up at Parliament delivering our World AIDS Day merchandise and info packs to MLAs.
Thanks to everyone who stopped for a chat and a photo.
#WAD2025 #HIV #StopStigma #GetTested #KnowYourStatus
Louder for those at the back.
📢 No, #HIV is not just a "gay man's disease". #HIV can affect anyone, at anytime.
Even if you don't *think* you're at risk, if you're sexually active, you should #GetTested.
Call 0800 137 437 for free and confidential advice. – at Belfast, Northern Ireland
‘Anyone of any age or gender who is sexually active can get HIV’: Co Down dad shares journey for World AIDS Day
Thanks @niamh_journo for sharing Eddie’s story. He says he wouldn’t be here if he hadn’t found us. This is why we do what we do ❤️#HIV belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/…
Each new #HIV diagnosis adds a lifetime cost to the health service budget of around £400k. We need opt out testing to be implemented urgently to allow us to end new HIV diagnoses in #NI by 2030.
We’re calling for @healthdpt Minister @mikenesbittni to introduce the same opt-out #HIV testing which is shown to save lives in other parts of UK. One simple move could end new HIV diagnoses in NI. What are we waiting for?! bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy07…
It's World AIDS Day - and we have a new blog. – at Castlereagh, Northern Ireland
You can read our CEO @CEOPositiveLife #WorldAIDSDay2025 message 👇🏼 on why opt-out testing, condoms and PReP are all keys to reaching zero new HIV diagnoses in NI by 2030
positivelifeni.com/wadpr2025…
Fantastic morning (and breakfast bap!) at a pop-up #HIV testing clinic with members of @UNISONNI LGBT+ group as they launched their 2026 fundraising calendar. #GetTested to #StopStigma this #WorldAIDSDay – at Dundonald, Northern Ireland
Getting tested is one of the easiest things you can do to help us #StopStigma.
#GetTested this #WorldAIDSDay to #KnowYourStatus and join us on the #RoadToZero new diagnoses by 2030.
Join the drive to end new #HIV diagnoses in Northern Ireland by 2030.
#StopStigma
101 new HIV diagnoses were made here last year.
🛑the only way to end HIV is to #GetTested and get treatment, to live a long and fulfilled life.
#PreventToProtect
Ohhhhh! We're on the big screen again!
On your way into or out of Belfast today, you might have seen our message ahead of World AIDS Day this Monday.
Testing saves lives and builds understanding.
If it caught your eye, tag us and share it ❤️
Thanks to @fonacabbelfast for helping us spread the word. #WorldAIDSDay
Lea Dickson @PositiveLife_NI retweeted
Great to hear from @healthdpt @mikenesbittni this morning at the 30th Annual Regional Sexual Health Conference. Looking forward to an informative day ahead and to putting forward our perspective on HIV and the issues that matter to the people we support. #ZeroHIV #StopStigma
Has YOUR locoal council signed up?
If we #WorkTogether we can end HIV transmissions in Northern Ireland.
#FastTrackCities – at Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
We are extremely proud to lead #fasttrackcities in Northern Ireland along with @publichealthni. We’re thrilled that @belfastcc @dcsdcouncil and most recently @lisburnccc are all on board. Who’s going to be next? @nmdcouncil 👀
When we all pull together, Northern Ireland CAN be the first region in the world to reach zero new HIV cases by 2030.
So who else is with us? Calling NI councils: get in touch to get involved 🙌🏼
Lea Dickson @PositiveLife_NI retweeted
This #WorldAIDSDay2024 let’s talk about #HIV to #stopstigma
Don’t let stigma silence you or hold you back. If you’re living with or worried about HIV, you’re not alone. Seek support, #gettested access treatment, and live your life to the fullest.
Contact Positive Life, we are here for you (contact info in our bio) ❤️
FINALLY managed to attend a @YouthActionNI #WorldAIDSDay event. Great conversation, mince pies and several art attacks. It was a pleasure.
All set up for our World AIDS Day Event with @PositiveLife_NI ❤️
ALT An image of one of our youth workers presenting to the room.
ALT An image of a room in our building with round tables. Posters for world aids day are on the windows.
Lea Dickson @PositiveLife_NI retweeted
It's a fine thing to have this level of support for the work @PositiveLife_NI are doing to reach #ZeroDiagnosis2030 of #HIVNI
Entirely possible for NI to lead the way #KnowYourStatus #GetTested #StopStigma @healthdpt
The Health Minister has highlighted the progress made in treating HIV on World AIDS Day.
Minister Nesbitt has encouraged the public to educate themselves on HIV to help eliminate stigma.
#WorldAIDSDay2024 #WorldAIDSDay @PositiveLife_NI
➡️More info: publichealth.hscni.net/news/…
Lea Dickson @PositiveLife_NI retweeted
Friday commuters, the weekend is almost here! This Sunday is #WorldAIDSDay, and with support from @fonacab, Shaftesbury Square is again lit up tonight to remind everyone to #gettested and help wipe out #HIV. Keep tagging us and sharing your photos—we love seeing them! ❤️ #knowyourstatus #WAD2024
Lea Dickson @PositiveLife_NI retweeted
Great to see @micky_murray taking part. Positive life is the only HIV charity in N.I and only one working towards the Fast Track Cities Initiative. We all need to do our bit to work towards the 2030 target of no new cases of HIV.
Positive Life visits the Lord Mayor! Thanks to @micky_murray for showing how easy it is to get tested for HIV. Knowing your status is key to stopping transmission, accessing care, and achieving zero new diagnoses by 2030. #GetTested #WAD2024
@CEOPositiveLife @PositiveTalkNI
Lea Dickson @PositiveLife_NI retweeted
In order to achieve zero new HIV diagnoses by 2030 it’s so important to know your status.
I get tested regularly, and most recently with @PositiveLife_NI.
Positive Life visits the Lord Mayor! Thanks to @micky_murray for showing how easy it is to get tested for HIV. Knowing your status is key to stopping transmission, accessing care, and achieving zero new diagnoses by 2030. #GetTested #WAD2024
@CEOPositiveLife @PositiveTalkNI
Lea Dickson @PositiveLife_NI retweeted
The Health Minister has highlighted the progress made in treating HIV on World AIDS Day.
Minister Nesbitt has encouraged the public to educate themselves on HIV to help eliminate stigma.
#WorldAIDSDay2024 #WorldAIDSDay @PositiveLife_NI
➡️More info: publichealth.hscni.net/news/…
Thanks so much to @micky_murray for having us ❤️
Proof if you needed it of how simple it is to #GetTested this #WorldAIDSDay
@YouthActionNI – at Belfast, Northern Ireland
Positive Life visits the Lord Mayor! Thanks to @micky_murray for showing how easy it is to get tested for HIV. Knowing your status is key to stopping the spread, accessing care, and achieving zero new diagnoses by 2030. #GetTested #WAD2024
@CEOPositiveLife @PositiveTalkNI
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Lea Dickson @PositiveLife_NI retweeted
World AIDS Day on 1st Dec is an important moment in the year to highlight the exceptional work of NI’s only dedicated HIV support charity. @CEOPositiveLife #WAD2024 - some great support this year.
Ahead of #WorldAIDSDay, here's a look at the vital work we do to support those affected by HIV & AIDS. If you or someone you know needs help, don’t hesitate to reach out. We're here for you. #StopStigma #WAD2024 #GetTested #KnowYourStatus
@CEOPositiveLife
Lea Dickson @PositiveLife_NI retweeted
As #WorldAIDSDay approaches, hear Sarah’s powerful story about how Positive Life supports those affected by HIV. Let’s work together to break stigma and create a more understanding world. ❤️ #StopStigma #WAD2024
Lea Dickson @PositiveLife_NI retweeted
Really important report hightlighting gaps in mental health and peer support for people living with HIV in Scotland - all real issues in N.Ireland @profsiobhanon @PositiveLife_NI @healthdpt
Current gaps in #MentalHealth support are getting in the way of ending new #HIV transmissions by 2030 in #Scotland.
Our new report, "Beyond the Virus" highlights actions the @scotgov can take to address the mental health needs of people living with HIV:
nat.org.uk/sites/default/fil…
ALT Prioritising mental health for people living with H.I.V. in Scotland Ensure HIV services offer proper psychological support. Tackle stigma and discrimination. Increase access to peer support. Map of Scotland with a red ribbon. Green thistle in the background Working Together National aids trust logo. Securing rights. Stopping H.I.V. H.I.V. Outcomes logo. Beyond Viral Suppression The H.I.V. Outcomes U.K. programme is funded by Gilead Sciences and ViiV healthcare as co-sponsors.