Antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) are now available in injection form which can be used as an alternative to tablets to treat HIV. This information leaflet is for people who are interested in starting these new ARV injections. Which drugs are available as injections?Cabotegravir (also known as Vocabria®) and Rilpivirine (also known as Rekambys®) Each is packaged separately but they are always …
Read moreThe Sunflower Clinic
11th July 2022A one-to-one service for youAlternate Fridays 10-1pm at The Lawson Unit. You are free to discuss any of the following issues with our Sunflower Team. Health Advisor and Beacon women’s Service (work together): Pregnancy care coordination with obstetrics postnatal support. Mental health assessment; domestic violence issues; financial and housing issues. HIV Consultant: Discuss your health worries; review your medications. Request …
Read morePatient and family information leaflet Courtyard 6, 7 and 8
23rd June 2022In line with ‘Patient First’ (PFIS) and our ‘True North’ objectives patient centered care is pinnacle. At the heart of our wards philosophies, are the rights, choices and expectations of each individual. We aim to provide the highest standard of evidence based clinical care in line with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust policy. Promoting the optium level of self-care and …
Read moreHIV and feeding your baby
17th August 2020Information for parents The safest way for a mother living with HIV in the UK to feed her baby is to bottle feed using formula milk. If you are on treatment with an undetectable viral load and choose to breastfeed your baby we can help you make it as safe as possible for your baby, but it will not be …
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