Anthony
Anthony describes himself as a long-term survivor of HIV. One of the first to be diagnosed in the UK he allowed himself to be used for a number of trial drugs some of which have had a devastating effect on...
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John
John describes himself as having been a 'bit of a disco bunny'. Living a hectic life he ignored increasing ill health taking it as a sign that he was perhaps having too much of a good time. On discovering his...
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Benjamin
Benjamin's wife died from HIV related illness four years ago. He is quite unwell with HIV himself but fortunately his two sons, Adam aged 7 and Matthias aged 5, are currently well. Benjamin manages to shop and prepare meals with the help...
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Olu
Olu is from Nigeria and she became HIV positive after a politically motivated rape. She had been living alone in the UK for only a few months when it became apparent she had a severe brain infection related to her weak...
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Sarah
Sarah is aged 18, pregnant, living with HIV and very unwell. She is having two meals a week provided by The Food Chain and these are enabling her to gain weight and manage her anti-retroviral drugs. Hopefully this will help...
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Clarence
Clarence lives in a bed-sit in Bromley. He is seeking asylum after fleeing persecution in Uganda. His family was murdered, and he was tortured before escaping. After arriving in London, he tested HIV positive. He had been feeling unwell for...
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