HIV Support Service

A free and confidential service supporting people living with HIV to build confidence, connect with community and strengthen long-term wellbeing, including through increased engagement in treatment & care.

What We Offer

Peer Mentoring

We can match you with a trained peer mentor, someone else living with HIV, to reduce isolation, ask questions, learn from their experience and gain confidence.

We are also running a pilot peer mentor in clinic programme in collaboration with the team at the RVI in Newcastle.

Peer Support Group

Our Connect meetings are an informal space to relax, have fun and connect with others living with HIV.

HIV doesn’t have to be the focus of conversation (and often isn’t), but the group is a safe space to share experiences and learning if any questions or concerns come up.

Finding Your Feet

An HIV diagnosis can be frightening but learning from others can be a first step to a happy, healthy life.

Join our informal, welcoming 1 day course for people who are newly diagnosed. Hear from an HIV specialist clinician and psychologist as well as people with lived experience.

Start Making Sense

A 5-week course for people living with HIV who have experienced trauma. This safe, supportive course, led by Clinical Psychologists, helps you make sense of your experiences and take positive steps toward emotional wellbeing and self-empowerment.

If you’re interested in any of the opportunities above, you can refer yourself (or someone you know) to Blue Sky Trust on our Referrals page via the button below...

Refer to HIV Support Service

Advocacy & Support

Personalised short-term support, advocacy and signposting
to help you overcome challenges or navigate your HIV diagnosis.

Living Well

Workshops on topics that support you to live well. From healthy relationships and budgeting to nutrition and healthy eating, our sessions are designed to help you gain practical skills, build confidence and enhance your everyday life.

Statistics & Impact

In 2025-2026:

  • AA unique attendees at our peer support groups,

  • BB people supported through our advocacy & 121 support programme,

  • CC peer mentoring sessions delivered to DD different mentees,

  • EE attendees at Finding Your Feet courses,

  • FF attendees at Start Making Sense courses.

Check out our Welcome Booklet for new members here

  • "I've met some wonderful people in the group, I don't feel judged and I feel I can live with HIV now."

    — Blue Sky Trust Member

  • "Really happy to be able to meet [mentor] and found it really supportive. Something has been lifted from my heart - a great weight."

    — Peer Mentee

  • "Your support has helped more than I can say or probably even understand right now."

    — Blue Sky Trust Member

With thanks to our funders:

... And to our wonderful volunteers!

Volunteering, Voice & Influence