HIV

A gay male who was diagnosed in 2004 after being sexually assaulted. He had a severe sero-conversion illness requiring hospitalisation, and has been off work since then.

A single gay male who was diagnosed with HIV early on in the HIV epidemic. He has never been ill from HIV, and has an undetectable viral load.

A gay man of British/Irish descent who works full-time and is in a long-term partnership.

A single gay man born in South America who immigrated to the UK 15 years ago and now considers himself British. His viral load 300.

A gay man born in the Caribbean who immigrated to the UK. He presumes he was infected in a relationship after not always using condoms consistently.

A gay man born in France who immigrated to the UK 19 years ago, and is in a long-term relationship. He was diagnosed following a period of poor health.

A gay man who works full-time in job he loves, and is in a long-term relationship. He was diagnosed in March 2002 when he presented feeling unwell.

A professional gay man in full time work. He was diagnosed in September 2002 when he presented feeling tired and lacking in energy.

A 39 year old gay male health professional who works part time. He was diagnosed in 1986 after unprotected sex with a HIV positive partner.

A 38 year old father with a child, doing voluntary work for African orphans. He was born in Africa but is a British citizen.

A 40 year-old married man with 2 children, originally from Africa.

A black African man, over 40 years-old, who was discovered to be HIV positive after he became ill while visiting the UK.

A highly educated 38 year-old married black African man with 2 children.

She was diagnosed as HIV positive in 1994 when she got tested after a secretary at her work back in Africa became ill with HIV.

A 40 year-old married black African man with two children, who was born in the UK and is working full-time.