Support for children with HIV

Social Services and a number of voluntary organisations work with families where a member is HIV positive to deal with any immediate problems, and to help the family plan for the long term care of children. For further information, contact your local Social Services office.

Voluntary groups

Barnardo's SOFAH| service (Services Organised for Families Affected by HIV/AIDS) is a support service for families affected by HIV/AIDS.

SOFAH aims to:

• enable children, young people and families to make informed choices in relation to their individual circumstances
• provide support in eliminating isolation/stigma

SOFAH offers a variety of services including:

• support, information and advice
• counselling
• benefits advice and support with practical issues
• assistance to contact other services and agencies

SOFAH| (Services Organised for Families Affected by HIV/AIDS)
4th Floor
King Edward Building
205 Corporation Street
Birmingham
B4 6SE

Telephone: 0121 212 2855
Fax: 0121 233 0390

Children with AIDS Charity| assists children and their families to lead as near normal a life as possible. 

Lion House
3 Plough Yard
London
EC2A 3LP

Telephone: 020 7247 9115
Fax: 020 7247 9120
Email: info@cwac.org|  

Grandma's (headoffice@grandmas.org.uk|) is a church based organisation which aims to provide practical help to children and families affected by HIV/AIDS.

Further information on services for people affected by HIV/AIDS,  social work help for clients with HIV /AIDS, training of staff, information on sexual health agencies in Bedfordshire and other areas is also available from

Veronica Sims
Physical Disability Team
County Hall
Cauldwell Street
Bedford
MK42 9AP

Telephone: (01234) 363 222
For information email: childrensservices@bedscc.gov.uk|