Lighting Ealing Town Hall Red

In support of World AIDS Day

 
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Ealing Town Hall will be lit red on Saturday, 1 December, demonstrating support for World AIDS Day.

Medical advances been made in the fight against HIV, early testing and treatment is key, as well as prevention.

Councillor Binda Rai, cabinet member for health and adults services said:

“World Aids Day reminds us all that HIV has not gone away, there is still a need to increase awareness, fight prejudice and improve education. Although much more is understood about the condition, many do not always know the facts about how to protect themselves and others, and living with HIV is a reality for many people.”

There will be a number of local opportunities to get information and free HIV testing. These will be taking place at:
• Acton Library – 12noon-3pm, Tuesday 27 November
• Lido Centre, West Ealing – 5-8pm, Wednesday 28 November
• Acton Homeless Concern – 12noon-2pm, Friday 30 November
• West 5 Bar – 10pm-1am, Friday 30 November.

These events will be delivered by Spectra, who are part of the Integrated Sexual Health Service across Outer Northwest London (Ealing, Harrow and Brent) led by London Northwest Healthcare Trust. They will be on hand at these locations carrying out free confidential HIV testing. They will also be distributing condoms and lubes, sexual health and wellbeing advice, and information about local support services.

For information about local clinic times please see the London Northwest Healthcare Website: www.nwlondonsexualhealth.nhs.uk and for more information on outreach sessions run by Spectra visit www.spectra-london.org.uk 

For more information on the national campaign run by HIV Prevention England, #itstartswithme, can be found at www.startswithme.org.uk

28 November 2018

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