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U=U: How HIV treatment has moved on

30th January 2021
Posted by Tyler

If you’re looking for a new series to binge-watch, you can’t go wrong with Russel T Davies’ new series, It’s A Sin. The 5-part miniseries follows the AIDS crisis in the 80s and how it affects a group of friends living in London.

From laughter to tears, it’s a compelling watch which I’d highly recommend. However, leading HIV charity, Terrence Higgins Trust, have been quick to remind their social media following about the drastic changes in attitudes, treatment and diagnosis that have been made since the 1980s AIDS crisis.

To talk about this in more detail, I reached out to Terrence Higgins Trust and arranged an interview with Liam. Have a listen, below:

With effective treatment, people living with HIV aren’t facing a death sentence anymore – and with testing and medication increasingly accessible, the message is clear – get tested – and know your status.