Body Positive Dorset

Body Positive Dorset HIV Charity & Support/Education Centre based in Bournemouth, UK.

Body Positive Dorset aims to support and empower people living with and affected by HIV in Dorset and surrounding areas, to evaluate and develop services that meet the changing needs of the diverse community. We provide information and education on HIV and other sexually transmitted infections to encourage testing, early diagnosis and treatment to reduce the onward transmission of infections. We a

re committed to working both individually, and in partnership with others, to achieve these aims. Objectives

To support people living with and affected by HIV in Dorset and surrounding areas and to encourage local community involvement and support. To provide HIV and sexual health education & awareness programs to the community to encourage testing, early diagnosis and treatment to reduce the onward transmission of infection. To secure funding and generate income to make best use of assets and to develop best practice, policy & procedures. To continue to evaluate services and encourage feedback and to continue to develop services in response to local needs. To continue to challenge stigma, change perceptions and reduce discrimination against minority groups. Vision Statement

Our Vision is to become a professionally established organisation providing the highest quality services and education.

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29/04/2026

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We’re delighted to launch our first ever children’s story book which aims to help children who are growing up living with perinatally acquired HIV, to understand their HIV better.

The story is co-created with children and parents and was inspired by their experiences of living with HIV.

Thank you to BBC Bristol for the article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx294181kreo

Copies of the book are now available in paediatric HIV clinics around the country and can be ordered free from Chiva by contacting: [email protected]

Chiva appreciates the support for the costs of this project, covered by an educational grant via the Gilead UK and Ireland Fellowship Programme.

We even work on Saturdays
11/04/2026

We even work on Saturdays

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25/03/2026

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Schools are in a unique position to shape the next generation’s response to HIV.

Our refreshed schools pack provides teachers and other educators with the tools to engage students in informed discussions about HIV and helps them get involved in the fight to end stigma and discrimination.

📖Inside the pack you'll find:
• Guidance for school leaders, PSHE coordinators and teachers on HIV
• A series of lesson plans aimed at KS3-4 students, including projects, games and quizzes
• Activities designed to supplement current RSE and PSHE programmes of study

This pack is complemented by a range of guidance, toolkits, and case studies developed by Chiva.

Please share with any teachers or educators you know, and access the full pack: https://ow.ly/qCUr50Yy8c7

We'd also like to thank everyone who supported the refresh of the pack, Reckitt-Benckiser for funding the original project, and Mercury Phoenix Trust for supporting this update.

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24/03/2026

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The updated 2026 BHIVA Immunisation guidelines are currently being prepared for public consultation. The new guidelines recommend that unvaccinated adults with HIV should be offered meningococcal vaccination with:

20/02/2026

There is no brunch today but drop in is still open but we will be closing at 2pm

Early start today so time for a quick coffee and snack whilst I wait
19/02/2026

Early start today so time for a quick coffee and snack whilst I wait

10/02/2026

Its National HIV Testing week

Do you know your HIV status??

Get tested its easy to do, you can even have a test sent to your home so don't delay get tested today

Peer support is sometimes life saving and so very important and still very much needed. Charities like us are experienci...
06/02/2026

Peer support is sometimes life saving and so very important and still very much needed. Charities like us are experiencing severe funding issues however the care pathway for HIV relies on community organisations to deliver those peer services. Support your local charities

Friday Brunch Club choices of breakfast and a chance to catch up over a lovely cuppa tea or coffee 🍴
06/02/2026

Friday Brunch Club choices of breakfast and a chance to catch up over a lovely cuppa tea or coffee 🍴

Some beautiful quotes from our service users reminding us how important HIV services are and still needed
13/01/2026

Some beautiful quotes from our service users reminding us how important HIV services are and still needed

01/01/2026

Happy New Year here's to the start of 2026
Don't forget we are closed until the 5th January, Wellbeing Wednesday will start on the 7th and first brunch of the year will be on Friday 9th.

Happy 2026 to all of our service users, volunteers, staff and allies

Address

Bournemouth

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+441202297386

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