Positive EyeEmail news, listings and product info to us at eye@positivenation.co.uk Issue: 141 Tainted Blood Campaign update.On 23rd February Lord Archer of Sandwell presented the report of his two year long inquiry into the tragedy of contaminated blood and blood products. In the report he makes several recommendations, including adequate funding for the UK Haemophilia Society, a Statutory Haemophilia Committee that includes patient representation, and proper compensation for victims and their dependants. At last Lord Archer has addressed the issue of recognition for the widows and children along with those still surviving. This compensation, he said, “should be at least at the level previously awarded in Ireland”, nearly ten years ago. So far after thirty one days the Department of health have not responded.  Community support for GMFA on World AIDS DayGMFA, the gay men’s health charity, were overwhelmed by the level of support they received from supporters this World AIDS Day. More gay venues, organisations and businesses than ever before supported the charity this year through a variety of different fundraising events and activities, which look set to have raised almost £20,000 for the charity. Terrence Higgins Trust launches Let’s Get Tested - a new film competition forTerrence Higgins Trust (THT), in partnership with Abbott, has launched an exciting new competition called Let’s Get Tested. The competition, which closes on February 28th, aims to highlight the importance of sexual health by asking young people aged 15 – 25 to make a short film about getting regularly tested for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).  Skins favourite, Nick Hoult, backs the launch of new ethical condom range ‘oneActor, Nick Hoult, famous for his roles in the E4 show Skins and the film About a Boy, helped launch a brand new line of next generation ethical condoms - the first of its kind in the UK. Nick has joined forces with Global Ethics, the organisation behind the ethical water brand, One water, to launch the One condom range. All profits that Global Ethics make from the condom sales will go towards raising awareness of HIV and AIDS and the funding of testing in rural communities in Africa.  Art for AIDSSidaction is a collective of researchers, healthcare professionals, and humanitarian associations in France involved in HIV causes, is hosting two week exhibition of Art in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, from 14th to 28th of March and appeals for pieces of Art from both professional and amateur artists.  Nick Partridge is Knighted – Introducting, Sir Nick Partridge OBENick Partridge, Chairman of Terrance Higgins Trust (THT) and a leading UK HIV campaigner has been knighted in the New Year Honours List for services to healthcare.  Respect for The Eddie Surman TrustPeter Shapcott, Director of The Eddie Surman Trust was presented with ‘The Respect award 2008’ at The London Gay Sex & Fetish Awards held at Union on Saturday 6th December.  George House Trust moves forward in 2009George House Trust is looking forward to 2009 as a year of exciting plans and developments. They are offering more courses to increase its support to people living with HIV across North West England, expanding its already extensive services.  MAC AIDS Fund dedicate £100,000 to fight stigma in the UKThe MAC AIDS fund (MAF) recently delivered £100,000 to the African HIV Policy Network (AHPN) and its project to combat shame and stigma associated with HIV and AIDS in the UK. |
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