Halve It Halfway to World AIDS day 2015

I recently attended the Halfway to Worlds AIDS day event in Parliament and met with HIV campaigners and health officials to raise awareness of the need for continued education and vigilance in the fight against HIV.

HIV is a significant public health issue in this country and I was proud to show my support for the 107,800 people living with HIV in the UK.

The sooner HIV is diagnosed the sooner appropriate care can begin, and thanks to medical advancements the life expectancy of someone living with HIV has increased markedly in recent years. By ensuring that HIV testing becomes routine there will also be significant long-term savings for the NHS.