LGBT Citizen Manchester, Beverley Knight performs live
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Welcome to Body Positive North West
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We are dedicated to support the lives of people, families and communities affected by HIV, by never losing sight of the individual.
BPNW is an outstanding charity focused on individuals, creating exceptional results by keeping care at the personal level, where it makes a real difference to peoples lives.
Working with people affected by HIV, families, communities and ethnic groups, BPNW meets the challenges that the changing HIV and AIDS environment presents by never loosing sight of the individual, BPNW ethos of self-management and maximum possible participation by people, families and communities directly affected by HIV has lead us towards an inclusive and personal approach to living with HIV, realising and sustaining the highest possible quality standards, increasing life expectancy and increasing quality of life. In addition, BPNW is committed to increasing awareness of HIV in order to reduce infection and reduce the stigma associated with HIV.
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Manchester Pride 20th to 30th August 2010
Pride is on us this month and a call is made to all friends, volunteers, clients and staff to come down, enjoy yourself and support BPNW. See how you can join in…
Watch this Manchester Pride 2010 trailer. Click the image to play the video.
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Give Stigma the Index Finger
Body Positive North West were delighted to participate in Giving Stigma the Index Finger. The video gives some insight into the launch of the early findings, but also and introduction to the remarkable men and women who contributed to the entire process.
The next stages of the Index are rolling out across the globe and we look forward to the results as they arrive.
(Click the image below to play the video)
To watch a full length video, please click on the following links
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Hate Crime and Disabled People
(Disability Hate Crime Helpline: 0161 882 2213)
Hate crime which can take the shape of verbal attacks or physical assaults is a criminal offence motivated by hatred or prejudice towards a person because of their disability.
This new service aims to support disabled people with advocacy and help access professional advice to overcome the effects of an attack, while also monitoring when and where they occur. We are looking for disabled volunteers to become peer advocates in return they will receive training.
This work is funded by the..... read more.
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Please ring our reception on 0161 882 2200 for more information.
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Well Done, Urbanathletes!
The third Manchester Urbanathlon took place on Sunday, 25th July 2010 and the Green Ribbon team from BPNW joined in the fun to raise money for its instant HIV testing campaign.
Feeling sore with aching muscles were what some of the team felt the next day, but they all agreed it was a wonderful event and really enjoyed it.
Competitors climbed over fences, concrete blocks, a haystack and a climbing wall; they elbowed their way down a long and very narrow tube; they climbed through a special obstacle-filled bouncy castle and tripped their way through a maze of ropes!
The Green Ribbon team did well for themselves. Their times are to be found on the Urbanathlon web site.
Many thanks go to all who put in the effort and rose to the challenge. Thanks also to those who sponsored on line.
For any other people, you can still donate at the runners' fundraising web pages below – especially if you want to make up for the fact that you didn't run or weren't there to support the team. (Note the subtle appeal to troubled consciences!)
Finally, if you think you would like to do some fundraising with some activity that's not so demanding as an Urbanathlon, check out the Mayor of Bolton's Mayorathon event which takes place on 12th September 2010.
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Exciting developments for PSMP – Positive Self-Management Programme in the North of England
We are delighted to announce the development of The North England PSMP Consortium. Four established HIV Charities have come together to consolidate on the last eights years experience and work together to deliver the Stanford Self Management – Positive Self-Management Programme. This new consortium is continuing its relationship with National and North West Regional Expert Patient Programme CIC to maintain quality standards and provided the targeted HIV specific Self Management courses.
Body Positive North West, Skyline Leeds BHA, + Me Barnsley and SHIVER are delighted to announce the formation of this new partnership which will ensure that the population of the North England continue to have easy access to this key peer lead programme which has such a beneficial effect on managing the long term condition HIV.
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BPNW Building Project
Body Positive North West is in its final stage of designing the new building structure. The work will commence hopefully in June 2010, which involves the basement and loft areas which will be completed by December 2010.
Work carries on apace! The new patio and French windows are now installed. Dining al fresco is now possible.
To view the new building structure plan, please click the image below:
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Mayor of Bolton's Charity Event