Talking with Children, Young People and Families about Chronic Illness and Living with HIV
This document draws together evidence based practice and practice based evidence from clinical experience and understanding that has developed on the issue of talking with families about illness and HIV. It proposes a number of good practice principles of engaging parents in a dialogue about talking to children about HIV. The purpose of the report is to support professionals in thinking and talking to children and young people. For experienced colleagues working in well-resourced hospital or community based services it might serve as a confirmation of well-established ways of working. For those new to the field it might present as useful guidance.
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Children, HIV, Asylum & Immigration
An overview of the current situation for children living with HIV
and insecure immigration status
Magda Conway
December 2006
This report combines an examination of current policy and legislation with case studies and practitioners responses, exploring areas of the immigration system and the experiences of children and their families within these. It allows us an insight into the specific issues faced by children infected with, or affected by HIV inside and outside of the asylum system, a group who until now have been silent and their experiences not reported.
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HIV in Schools
Good practice guide to supporting children infected or affected by HIV
Magda Conway
2005
Through a variety of quotations and case histories, this publication imparts a great deal of insight into and accurate information about the lives of children in the school system living with HIV. Teachers who have read this will be in a far better position to understand and support the children in their classes who are infected or affected by HIV, whether or not the diagnosis has been disclosed to them.
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Developing support services for children, young people and families living with HIV
A handbook for service providers
This is an inspiring publication born out of a depth of experience and genuine concern for the welfare of children, young people and families living with HIV.
It is full of highly practical examples of what works in helping to overcome the many challenges faced by affected and infected individuals. It contains comprehensive contact details for organisations that have experience and can help anyone setting up new services. The text is continuously brought to life by quotes from young people and family members, which anchor this handbook in reality. There is a very helpful section at the end that identifies current potential sources of funding.
Magda Conway
National Children’s Bureau
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