Posts By: Brigstowe Project

COVID-19 is a new condition caused by the SARS-CoV-2 strain of the   coronavirus, which spreads very easily from person-to-person. Nobody has existing immunity to it. About 80% of people with COVID-19 get a relatively mild illness. The      people most at risk of serious illness and death are the elderly and those with long-term medical conditions Read More

COVID-19 is likely to be worse in those with a ‘weakened immune system’. This does not mean that all people with HIV are considered at an increased risk. Those on HIV treatment with a good CD4 count and an undetectable viral load are not considered to have weakened immune systems. A ‘good’ CD4 count means Read More

In light of recent Government and BHIVA (British HIV Association) guidelines we are now taking steps to reduce the potential risk to our clients and staff. We will be regularly updating our response as new guidance is released so please keep checking the website, your email/post and our social media channels. As from today (Tues Read More

Brecon are still operating but are doing so at a reduced capacity. · Some of the medical team have been allocated to the wards, therefore they have a reduced cover of 1-2 Consultants · The Nurses  have also been allocated to the wards so providing Mon—Thurs cover with Kieran and Liz working opposite each other · They are contacting patients by Read More

There will be no walk in service at Unity Central Health Clinic or WISH Centre until further notice. Over the next week, all existing, booked, face-to-face appointments at Unity Central Health Clinic and Unity Community Clinics will be cancelled.  They will be in contact to rearrange your appointment at the earliest opportunity. From 23 March 2020, there will be a reduced Read More

Community ACORN- a community based union is organising local volunteers to support people in the community who need shopping, prescription collection, post and anything else they may need if they are stuck at home. If you require assistance or would like to volunteer then please visit: www.acorntheunion.org.uk/corona Employment For all the advice needed in regards to Read More