In this week's podcast episode, Ben hosts Colin Armstead from George House Trust and Kay Keane from Urban Village Medical Practice, both located in Manchester. The mission of George House Trust is to empower individuals living with HIV, helping them lead healthy and confident lives through the provision of HIV support, advice, and advocacy services. The main topic of discussion revolves around the accessibility of GPs and their understanding regarding individuals living with HIV, with a particular focus on George House Trust's recent report titled 'Towards Positive Practice'. This report involved extensive research and engagement activities aimed at understanding the experiences of people living with HIV when seeking primary healthcare, specifically from GPs. During the podcast, Colin presents the report's findings and outlines the recommendations that have emerged as a result.

Introduction (0:09)

How Kay came across Colin & the George House trust.. (0:54)

GP access for those living with HIV.. (3:03)

Stigma around HIV.. (4:31)

'Towards Positive Practice' report.. (5:59)

Kays thoughts on the statistics.. (9:19)

What should we expect GPs to know? (12:59)

Where do responsibilities lie? (14:06)

Partnerships between the HIV clinics & local practices.. (15:55)

Providing access for the people who need it most.. (21:17)

What practices can do to give a better experience for those living with HIV? (23:11)

Find out more.. (24:35)

Visit the George House Trust website here and access the 'Towards Positive Practice' report here.

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