HIV in the UK: Voices from the Epidemic

This book explores the human dimension of the health care and prevention responses to the HIV crisis in the UK,and the impact that such initiatives had on the progression of the epidemic. It draws on interviews with people with HIV,doctors and nurses,leaders of AIDS charities,activists,and politicians to identify and describe the models of care developed in response to the onset of the epidemic,and its impact on NHS and voluntary organisations. It also explores the political responses,the evolution of HIV stigma,and the personal impact of the early high mortality rates. Finally,it discusses recent organisational changes in the provision of care and prevention services and identifies the lessons learnt from the care and prevention of HIV.

Format: Hardback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the deeply human aspect of the healthcare and prevention responses to the HIV crisis in the UK, shedding light on the profound impact of these initiatives on the course of the epidemic. Through extensive interviews with individuals living with HIV, healthcare professionals, charity leaders, activists, and policymakers, the author paints a vivid picture of the early days of the HIV epidemic and the innovative models of care that emerged in response. The book explores the political responses, the evolving stigma surrounding HIV, and the personal toll of the high mortality rates that characterized the early years. It also examines recent organizational changes in the provision of care and prevention services.

In essence, this volume serves as a valuable resource for professionals working in HIV services, charities, Clinical Commissioning Groups, GP organizations, social historians, and medical sociologists. It offers valuable insights into the lessons learned from the care and prevention of HIV, with implications for addressing similar challenges, such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. By examining the human dimension of these responses, the book provides a deeper understanding of the complexities and challenges faced by those affected by HIV and contributes to the ongoing efforts to combat the epidemic.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 160 x 241 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138394551