Ageing & HIV with Chris O'Hanlon, Dr Tristan Barber and Rob Hammond

Positively UK Podcast

In our first episode, we talk about what it means to age with HIV.

Following on from our recent group discussion on ageing and HIV, our host Chris O'Hanlon discusses what it means to grow older with HIV. Joining him in the discussion is HIV Consultant Dr Tristan Barber and Peer Mentor Coordinator Rob Hammond.

Dr Tristan Barber is a Consultant Physician in HIV Medicine at the Royal Free Hospital. He a British HIV Association (BHIVA) Trustee and Executive Committee member, as well as Chair of the BHIVA Education and Scientific Subcommittee. He has a research background in HIV-related neurocognitive impairment and phase 3 clinical trials, having been awarded his MD by the University of Cambridge in 2019, as well as having recently establish a dedicated frailty service for ageing patients with HIV infection (The SAGE Clinic). He coordinates the educational exchange programme for Justri.org, and is passionate about supporting global HIV educational and research programmes

Rob Hammond is the HIV Peer Mentor Coordinator at the Sussex Beacon, Rob is also a qualified psychotherapist, coach, clinical supervisor, and facilitator.

We hope this episode will give you insight on what it means to age with HIV and address many of the questions you have sent us. Make sure you check out the episode notes on the podcast page, including a list of support resources and organisations where you can get further information.

Resources and Support

British HIV Association - A national advisory body on all aspects of HIV care - www.bhiva.org

Opening Doors London - is the largest UK charity providing support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans queer, non-binary, or gender fluid people over 50 - http://www.openingdoorslondon.org.uk/

Terrence Higgins Trust - A support group for people diagnosed on or before 1996 - https://www.tht.org.uk/our-services/head-office/96-peer-support-group

YMCA Positive Health Programme - The programme is available to anyone living with HIV who would benefit from help with being more active or starting exercise with support and guidance. - http://www.ymcaclub.co.uk/aboutus/hiv-positive-health

Metro - A social group for LGBT people aged 50 or over in Woolwich -https://metrocharity.org.uk/community/metro-50-plus

Positively UK Therapeutic Horticulture - Depending on Covid-19 government restrictions, The Seeds participants gather face-to-face or online for gardening sessions, talks around plants, mindfulness sessions, outdoor gym classes, picnics and nutrition talks. https://positivelyuk.org/therapeutic-horticulture/

Out in the City - Out in The City is a project (supported by Age UK Manchester) to support members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities who are over 50 years of age. -https://outinthecity.org/

Tonic - Tonic is focused on creating vibrant and inclusive urban LGBT+ affirming retirement communities where people can share common experiences, find mutual support and enjoy their later life. - https://www.tonicliving.org.uk/

LGBT Foundation - support the needs of the diverse range of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans. - https://lgbt.foundation/bringdementiaout