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Press releases January, 2009

Mar 08 2009

NAT Marks International Women's Day

On International Women’s Day, 8 March 2009, NAT welcomes the UK Government’s announcement to intensify support for the development of microbicides. In February, the UK Department for International Development (DFID) renewed its commitment at an increased level to women’s health and HIV prevention research.  Read the full article
Jan 20 2009

Housing Professionals Failing People with HIV

NAT report highlights the necessity of access to adequate housing for people with HIV

A report released today by NAT (National AIDS Trust), in partnership with Shelter, reveals evidence of poor practice in housing provision for people living with HIV. HIV and Housing finds people living with HIV are struggling to cope with the impact of poor housing and many housing professionals have little understanding of HIV and remain unaware of the effect poor housing can have on the lives of people living with HIV. In some cases outright discrimination was identified.
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Jan 14 2009

NAT responds to Government's New Welfare Reform Bill

Changes to the benefits system must recognise unique problems faced by people with HIV

NAT (National AIDS Trust) welcomes the Government’s plans to provide greater support to help people back into work. The Welfare Reform Bill presented to Parliament today is a key step in the Government’s welfare reform programme that aims to provide disabled people with greater assistance to find employment. 
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