Peer Support Meetings

Peer Support Meetings

Nadine Cameron

Peer Support Groups in the UK

There are a total of five groups in the UK with 6 regular meetings per month and additional meetings of varied frequency. Most meetings take place face-to-face, but the PositiveFaith London group also meets online once a month. For more information on how to attend a PositiveFaith or London Fellowship meeting, please contact secretary@caps-uk.org or call 07505608655.

New PositiveFaith East Peer Support Group Launches

Two women have started a new PositiveFaith Peer support group for PLWH in the East of England. Funded with a small grant from The Plater Trust. There is very little provision in the East of England and the region is so geographically wide PLWH often experience isolation. The group meets on the first Saturday of the month and is welcoming of any person living with HIV in the region. Meetings have been held in Cambridge since April but may also be held in other towns of the region. For further information please contact posfaitheast@gmail.com or text 07496604564 or contact CAPS main office.

CAPS hosts New Gay Men’s Group in London

A new group for Gay men living with HIV started in June in London, attracting 13 members at the first meeting. The group is our response to the needs expressed by Gay men for inclusive and accepting social support. The members have met monthly and are devising the format for group meetings which always include a chance to share their experience in a non-judgemental environment and a shared meal.