From today, HIV treatment is free for all who need it in England

This is pretty amazing…

“The removal of charges for undocumented migrants and non-UK citizens accessing HIV treatment and care in England comes into effect today. From now on, HIV treatment will be provided free of charge to all who need it, regardless of citizenship or immigration status.

The move was first announced in February and the relevant legislation passed in June. Health ministers have justified the change on the grounds of public health, pointing to the impact that HIV treatment has on onward transmission.

Although it was initially proposed that free HIV treatment should only be available to people who have been living in the UK for more than six months, this requirement has not been retained in the legislation…”

via Aidsmap

Notes

  1. and-billy-was-his-name-o reblogged this from pozliving
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    ….I’M MOVING
  4. dxglitter reblogged this from apostrophiee and added:
    Would you look at that.
  5. dstorres13 reblogged this from pozliving and added:
    This seems like a good enough reason to move to the UK. sd.
  6. apostrophiee reblogged this from pozliving and added:
    Bad. Ass.
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  10. thomcubby said: this is pretty awesome.
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