We work in HIV clinics and conduct home visits in regions around the UK to help children and young adults with the wider impacts of HIV. This includes helping young adults transition from paediatric HIV clinics to adult services.
Our regional staff also organise meet-ups in different parts of the country to bring together local young people living with HIV. This can be for specific age groups, or we’ve even started organising meet-ups for mothers in London. To get support from Chiva or to sign up to any of our activities for young people, as listed on this page, please reach out to your local contact or fill out the form below.
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Where we work
Wales, Bristol & the South West
Working in collaboration with Cardiff Children’s Hospital and Bristol Royal Hospital for Children to offer support to young people across Wales and the South West.
Upcoming meet-ups:
20th June: 18-25 year olds (Joint with Midlands)
3rd October: 18-25 year olds
14th November: 12-18 year olds
5th Dec: 14-25 year olds
Contact Lineo Chinyama: [email protected]
London & the South East
Working in clinics across the London region.
Upcoming meet-ups:
25th June: 17-25 year olds
23rd July: Under 11s Picnic
2nd December: 17-25 year olds
Contact Lisa Lang: [email protected]
Birmingham & the Midlands
Working across the Midlands to provide support.
Upcoming meet-ups:
20th June: 18-25 year olds (Joint with South West)
26th September: Additional Needs
21st November: 18-25 year olds
Contact Alison Cave: [email protected]
Sheffield & Yorkshire
Working in Sheffield and across Yorkshire.
Upcoming meet-ups:
TBA: Under 11s Picnic
19th September: 18-25 year olds
12th December: 11-25 year olds
Contact Esther Majoro: [email protected]
What happens at regional meet-ups?
Regional meet-ups always involve some learning about HIV and discussion around different issues faced by young people, often with input from specialist professionals.
The sessions also provide an opportunity for young people to meet and support others from their age group, as well as taking part in fun activities. Groups have designed artwork for their clinic, cooked together, visited the Dr Who Experience, been to the cinema, played adventure golf, gone surfing, bowling and ice skating, for example.
Previous regional meet ups
- New Mums Meet Up Provides a Safe Space for Open Conversations about HIV
In May 2025 we held a really successful meet-up for new mums who are living with HIV in London. Lisa from the Chiva staff team and Paula and Becci from the 900 clinic (Imperial College Healthcare) who ran the session were really pleased that the supportive dialogue between the mums flowed naturally without much need… Read more: New Mums Meet Up Provides a Safe Space for Open Conversations about HIV - Summer meet-ups: A London picnic and bowling in Birmingham
As well as the 2023 Freedom to Be (F2B) summer camp, our regional staff have been busy organising local meet ups this summer to ensure young people and their families in both London and Birmingham are able to connect with each other. Teen bowling and talking medication In July, nine young people got together from… Read more: Summer meet-ups: A London picnic and bowling in Birmingham - Empowering under 13s: A day of connection and learning at the trampoline park
In June 2023, we organised a meet-up for under 13s, aiming to foster new relationships, promote an understanding of children’s rights and healthcare, and provide the opportunity for young participants to engage directly with healthcare professionals. Nine attended in total, with a busy schedule of activities. The group explored the importance of access to healthcare… Read more: Empowering under 13s: A day of connection and learning at the trampoline park
