Unsure of what HIV stigma is? Aidsmap has a straightforward written explanation: https://www.aidsmap.com/about-hiv/what-hiv-stigma

Knowing the facts about HIV and passing them on is a key way to fight stigma. Fast Track Cymru has a basic, simple language leaflet about HIV in the 21st century in both English and Welsh which can be ordered in bulk or downloaded and printed (you’ll need a colour printer) from their website at https://fasttrack.wales/fast-track-cymru-campaign-resources/

RSE HIV Education Resources: Fast Track Cymru has launched a set of cross-curricular HIV education resources, designed to support the delivery of Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in Wales. Check the RSE resources here.

Want practical advice about real life situations? Viiv Healthcare, who make HIV treatments, have resources about tackling stigma on their US website. These are aimed at a US audience but are well worth a look. We particularly recommend the information on how to tackle stigma and self-stigma which uses real-life situations as examples and gives constructive advice on how to tackle them. https://viivhealthcare.com/content/dam/cf-viiv/viivhealthcare/en_US/files/en-us-ending-hiva-gainst-stigma-learn-about-hiv-be-a-positive-force.pdf

Want more effective ideas that work about how to beat stigma? Start with the summary on p.29 of 'Tackling HIV Stigma' (NAT, 2016) and then read the in-depth evidence for whatever strategies suit you/your organisation. The report is a comprehensive examination of what was known about HIV stigma and what does and doesn’t work in challenging it at that time, with lots of examples. See: https://www.nat.org.uk/sites/default/files/publications/Jun_16_Tackling_HIV_Stigma.pdf

If you’re a teacher, NAT also has a page of teaching resources about HIV which includes a lesson plan on HIV stigma and how to tackle it: https://www.nat.org.uk/teachers-resources

If you, or someone you know, is living with HIV then the Terrence Higgins Trust has a lot of resources for living well with HIV on their website. If you have HIV and are experiencing stigma, or worry about it a lot, a good place to talk (anonymously if you want) with other people with HIV about that and anything else in your life is their Community Forum exclusively for people living with HIV. It will help you connect with other voices that will understand where you’re coming from because they’ve been there too. See: https://www.tht.org.uk/our-services/living-well-hiv/my-community-forum

There’s also a THT Helpline for allies to call and talk about how best to deal with a difficult situation on 0808 802 1221. And if you or a friend are experiencing HIV stigma in the workplace and it’s making your job difficult, you can find out your rights and the protection available here: https://www.tht.org.uk/hiv-and-sexual-health/living-well-hiv/your-rights/equality-act-and-workplace