HIV and Aids
Liverpool City Council has a Specialist HIV Social Worker employed to work specifically with HIV Positive people and their families/carers.
Following referral an assessment will be carried out to decide what services are required and the Social worker will help you access whatever services are needed, such as Community Care Assessment, Advocacy, Applications to Charities, Re-housing (via a nomination scheme for HIV Positive People).
Referrals can be made directly to the Social Worker by phone on 0151 706 2854 or on her mobile which is 07793721007.
You can also make a referral through Careline which is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week . Contact Careline on 0151 233 3800 or email wecanhelp@liverpool.gov.uk
The Social Worker works closely with a number of agencies who can offer support and advice to HIV positive people ad their families / carers, and can help put you in touch with other groups who may be able to offer help or support.
Sahir House, is a one such voluntary Agency who provide help and support for those affected or infected by HIV. Sahir House has its own website which offers useful links to many other agencies and groups.
Support and advice can also be found at the GUM clinic a the Royal Liverpool Hospital telephone 0151 706 2620
More information can be found NHS Direct Online.
Supporting people programme
In April 2003 the Supporting People programme was introduced, by the government, to help vulnerable people to live independently.
The programme delivers high quality and planned housing-related services such as support to pay household bills, including rent; making sure that homes are secure and personal safety is upheld; helping with benefit claims and filling in forms and supporting people to take control of their own home and look after their own money.
Many people may need housing related support either to make it possible for them to remain safely in their own homes, or to support them if they are forced to move to alternative accommodation.
If you want to know more about the Supporting People programme and if this may be something you are entitled to then please contact Careline on 0151 233 3800 or email wecanhelp@liverpool.gov.uk
For further information on the Supporting People programme nationally visit www.spkweb.org.uk or to download a general information leaflet for service users in Liverpool Guide to Supporting People for Service Users