About Us
Body Positive North West is a user-led organisation for people living with and affected by HIV. We have a small staff team, supported by a group of over 50 hard working volunteers. We currently provide services to around 1300 clients from all over the North West.
Whether you have a specific concern, or a host of burning questions that need answering, Body Positive North West is able to help. Our holistic approach to our communities means that we are able to support people affected by HIV through an all-encompassing range of facilities and services:
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Confidential helpline
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Advisors at clinics throughout Manchester and the North West
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Discreet drop-in centre
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Dedicated team to help with any health & social care enquiries
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Support groups (Baobab, Gay Men Space, Beeches)
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Subsidised meals
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Therapies and counselling sessions
We pride ourselves on being able to offer you a warm and confidential environment, to help and advise you with any HIV-related concerns that you have.
Because we are governed predominantly by people with HIV and because we encourage a self-management model, Body Positive North West has a unique position within HIV support services in the North West. We can confidently say that we are the only HIV support organization in the region led solely by the needs and demands of the diverse communities accessing our services.
After over 20 years of service delivery we are experts at offering services to people affected by HIV.