We have a thriving community of people living with HIV at Blue Sky Trust. Why not get in touch to find out more about what is available.
“You will be a better person if you go to Blue Sky Trust. You feel good there and they give you strength to go on, with happiness” - Isabel -
What's available in the North East
(Newcastle, North Tyneside, Sunderland, South Tyneside, Gateshead, Northumberland, Durham)
Newsletter
Our monthly e-newsletter keeps you up to date on the latest HIV related news as well as what's happening at Blue Sky Trust.
Peer mentoring
You may want to speak to one of our fantastic volunteers who are living with HIV. Talking to someone else living with HIV can be helpful, especially when you are first diagnosed or going through a life change.
Newly Diagnosed
An HIV diagnosis can be frightening and bewildering but learning about HIV and meeting others living with it, can be a great first step to a happy and healthy life. You can speak to someone else who is living with HIV, attend our newly diagnosed course or speak with one of our team.
1-2-1 Support
You may not be ready to meet others living with HIV or to attend a group or you may need support to overcome a particular challenge. Short term 1-2-1 support is available from the Blue Sky Trust team
Mum’s & Babies
If you have pre-school children or are pregnant, you can connect with other mums living with HIV at our mums and babies group.
Connect Mixed
Relax, connect, have fun and learn with other men and women living with HIV at our weekly gatherings. Currently not available in Cumbria Click below to hear what it’s all about!
Mental Wellbeing
We have a range of courses and sessions that support your mental wellbeing including mindfulness and courses for people with a past experience of trauma
Young People
If you are under 19 and you or a family member is living with HIV, you are not alone! This group is packed with fun activities and is a safe place to learn about HIV and make new friends!
Walking Group
There's nothing like a bit of fresh air and good company! Our walking group meets in and around Newcastle for short, accessible walks.
Get involved
You may like to get involved in our community by volunteering or getting involved in our stigma taskforce
Stigma Taskforce
Stigma taskforce brings together people who have a shared desire to tackle HIV stigma