Welcome
We are a Bolton-based organisation providing peer to peer support and self-help for people who are HIV positive.
You can find more information about us on our Bolton Local Directory page at Bolton Local Directory.
Our peer support group meetings take place every two weeks, either on a Monday or a Tuesday Evening
Please Contact Emma for more information on 01204 390772 or emma@positveboltonpeople.org.uk
When someone confides in you that they have HIV it’s a sign of trust. It is important to reassure your friend, partner or family member that you will not breach trust and will respect their wishes.
HIV news from aidsmap.com
Promise of monthly oral pill sparks renewed interest in post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)An unexpected but welcome development at the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) in Rio was the reappearance of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV as a subject for scientific study and funding.
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Once-weekly islatravir / lenacapavir combination pill maintains HIV viral suppression
A once-weekly single-tablet regimen containing islatravir and lenacapavir maintained viral suppression in people with HIV who switched from standard daily oral treatment, according to a pair of studies presented yesterday at the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) in Rio de Janeiro.
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Islatravir plus ulonivirine shows promise for weekly oral HIV treatment
An experimental combination pill containing islatravir and ulonivirine shows promise as a weekly oral treatment option, according to study results presented yesterday at the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) in Rio de Janeiro. Daily antiretroviral treatment is usually highly effective, but some people have trouble taking a pill every day. Oral medications that can be taken once a week could help relieve ‘pill fatigue’ and improve adherence for those who do not wish to use long-acting injectables.
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Contact emma@positiveboltonpeople.org.uk for further information.
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