Non-clinical HIV Care and Support

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In partnership, Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham (LSL) are reviewing and recommissioning the non-clinical HIV Care and Support Services for LSL residents living with or affected by HIV. The London Borough of Lambeth will commission services based on feedback and positive service changes as a result of COVID19. The estimated annual budget for this service is approx. £350k per annum across the three boroughs. Current plans are to let the contract for 3 years, with the possible option to extend for a further two years. These services aim to: • Provide interventions based on needs assessment and local knowledge. • Reduce health inequalities of those living with HIV • Provide comprehensive 'whole person' support that impacts across the service user's physical, mental and emotional health and well-being, to help them better manage the direct and indirect effects of HIV on their day to day lives • Encourage people who are HIV positive, to follow a personal exercise/activity programme in order to increase fitness, self-esteem and quality of life • Have a presence in HIV clinical settings as well as in the community • To provide peer support, advice and means of engagement • To empower people living with HIV through information • To provide practical, emotional and intellectual support • To lessen the sense of isolation • To help people develop inner strengths and resources. Market engagement event details Date: 14th December 2022. Location: Brixton Windmill, Windmill Gardens, London, SW2 5DA (www.brixtonwindmill.org) Please follow this link below to respond to the questionnaire and confirm your attendance at the market engagement event on 14th December 2022 at 1pm https://forms.office.com/r/jyHVxDYNEM Additional information: Please ensure you follow the link below to respond to the questionnaire and confirm your attendance at the market engagement event on 14th December 2022 at 1pm https://forms.office.com/r/jyHVxDYNEM