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    Website of the HIV Special Interest Group

    -as part of the College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section - HIV/AIDs, Oncology & Palliative Care

Until 1999, the main route of transmission for HIV in the UK was through male to male sexual contact, however since then male to female and female to male transmission rates have increased at a considerable rate. However as morbidity rates have decreased overall, gay and bisexual men remain a large grouping within the UK, along side of the African community, where the majority of other infections have occurred. A smaller yet also significant grouping of current and ex- intravenous drug users also exist who are HIV+.

Each of these groups presents different issues and challenges and this section explores some of the debate and issues that relate to working with these groups. We've also added some information on special issues for people living with HIV regarding asylum and immigration as it affects many people in the UK.

As always we welcome debate, comments, suggestions and additions to this page. Please email the webmaster.

For more information on epidemiology in the UK refer to the latest SOPHID (Survey of Prevalent HIV Disease) on the Health Protection Agency Website

Send mail to will.chegwidden@bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk with questions or comments about this web site.                           
Last modified: 16 May 2007