Cannabis can be a useful treatment for various conditions associated with
HIV, but for many its use can become a problem. 
The drug advisory service
FRANK has produced a booklet for those considering cutting down or stopping
that is full of impartial and practical tips. Visit www.knowcannabis.org.uk
where you can take an online assessment of your use of cannabis and order
the booklet. For advice on all drug-use visit www.talktofrank.com
or call 0800 77 66 00.
The Faith Health Project has a produced a booklet that uses comic-strip format
to tell a story about families and friends overcoming HIV stigma discrimination.
The story shows how communities, families and churches, with the right education,
can embrace people living with HIV and Aids.
Musa & Melody - HIV in the family is available from Redbridge Primary
Care Trust on 0800 221441.
Can people with HIV work? is a new report aimed at employers, highlighting
how stigma and discrimination is still rife in the workplace. The report contains
findings from recent surveys carried out by the Positive Futures Partnership,
of employers’ and employees’ perceptions of working with HIV.
Amazingly the survey found that more than 30 per cent of respondents thought
that people living with HIV could not work in the catering industry. The report
aims to prompt employers to take action before problems arise.
For a copy
contact UKC 020 7564 2180.
