Services

HIV and Hepatitis C services

If you're looking for ways to access practical help and emotional support for adults or children, we deliver a variety of services that meet individual's and families' needs. 

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All our services are delivered by dedicated volunteers, supported by our staff team. The volunteers who deliver our services are well trained and discreet.

You can receive support for as long as required, depending on your needs. We review our support arrangements regularly with you. You can self‑refer or be referred by a professional to all our services. 

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Services for adults

We empower you to make informed decisions about your health and wellbeing. This means our support is 'person-centred’ and we can adapt support arrangements to suit your needs as they change over time.

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    Supportive Transport

    Our Supportive Transport team can help you manage and attend your health and social care appointments.

    View Supportive Transport Service

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    Live Well

    If you need support to improve your wellbeing, our Live Well service can help you become more socially connected.

    View Live Well Service

Services for children

Our team works closely with children, young people and their parents/carers and other professionals within health, social care, education and the voluntary sector. This enables us to deliver comprehensive care for the child/young person that takes into account their social, emotional, physical and educational needs.

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    Children's Befriending

    If there’s a child in your family who needs support to increase their confidence when trying new activities, our Children’s Befriending service can support them.

    View Children’s Befriending Service

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    Study Buddies

    This service supports children who can benefit from extra support with learning and schoolwork. 

    View Study Buddies Service

Receive HIV and HCV support

Complete our short questionnaire below to learn if you're eligible to access our services.

Q1. Are you affected by HIV and Hepatitis C?

  • Go to Q2

  • If you want to discuss referring someone to our services, send us an enquiry

Q2. Do you live in Edinburgh or the Lothians?

Q3. Do you or a family member require support?

"I would like to thank the Positive Help team for all the love, care and support you give me. I wouldn't have attended my appointments without you. You always go the extra mile."

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