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Quick Testing – Know your Status and get Help.

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Quick test homeWhen HIV is concerned, it is very important to know your status, not only to prevent further transmission of the virus but also the earlier you get help, the more effective it is. Today’s specialist medical treatment can do a lot to slow down the progress of the virus and minimise its effects on your immune system. If you do test positive, we can get help for you quickly and give you support in whatever area required. If we can’t help, we can let you know where you can get help.

STaSS has set up a quick testing centre at: Broughton Medical Centre. Glyn Valley   Place,  Broughton,  Milton Keynes ,MK10 7EF,   01908  874 444     This will be on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday of each month.  Thus for 2013; February: 16, March: 2, 16, 30,  April: 6, 20, May: 4, 18, June: 1, 15, 29, July: 6, 20, August: 3, 17, 31, September: 7, 21, October: 5, 19, November: 2, 16, 30, December: 7, 21

1st December is World AIDS Day

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Every year, 1st December is used to raise awareness of the global AIDS epidemic, to support the millions that are living with HIV/AIDS, and to remember those who have died. World AIDS Day was created by the World Health Organization in 1988 to build international cooperation for the fight against HIV and AIDS. More than 190 countries around the world observe this day.

According to UNAIDS, 33 million people are living with HIV/AIDS. More than 2 million of those are children. Since the beginning of the epidemic, more than 60 million people have been infected worldwide and there have been more than 25 million HIV/AIDS related deaths. Two million new cases are being reported each year. World AIDS Day was developed to help reduce these numbers. Continue reading →

Job Vacancies at STaSS

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STaSS is a charity that provides private and confidential support for people infected and closely affected by HIV/AIDS. Our aim is to make a real difference in peoples lives through education so as to reduce the stigma and the spread of the virus.

Exciting opportunities have arisen for a Part–Time Volunteer Coordinator role (16 hours pw, 4 hours per day for 4 days) and a Senior Support Worker Role (15 hours pw, Mondays and Wednesdays), funded by Milton Keynes Council. Continue reading →

Vote for STaSS to win ‘best charity’ award!

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guba-logoSTaSS has been nominated in the Best Charity Organisation category for the 3rd annual Ghana UK Based Achievement (GUBA) Awards Ceremony. STaSS has been working for 5 years in Milton Keynes to make a difference in the lives of people living with HIV. We are delighted to be recognised for our work by this nomination and now we need your vote to win!

To vote for STaSS, visit this link and follow the instructions. It takes just a few seconds! (IMPORTANT – the voting links are near the bottom of the page). Voting closes at 23:59 on Sunday 28th October.

The awards ceremony will be held on Saturday 11 November 2012 at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel London, London, SE1 7TJ, 7pm. Tickets cost £60.

Quick-testing in your own home

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We can now arrange for anyone in Milton Keynes to be visited in their own home for a free HIV quick-test. All you need to do is give us a ring on 01908 282185 and we can make an appointment for one of our staff to call on you any time between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday. The result will be given to you at the time and if it’s positive you’ll be given as much help, support and information as we can provide. Don’t forget, STaSS provides a completely free, discreet and confidential service.

Drop in for a free HIV quick-test

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On Saturday 15th September 2012 STaSS will be offering free quick-tests at its Kingston office. We’ll be open from 3-5 p.m. so why not drop-in and get yourself tested? There’s no need to make an appointment but you can ring 01908 282185 if you want to, and we’ll set a time for you to come in. Everything will be done discreetly and we can give you the test result on the day or we can ring you later if you’d prefer. Our office is in the courtyard to the side of Tesco in Kingston, in the same building as the library. If you’re not sure how to get there give us a ring on the number above and we’ll give you directions.

80 users registered on STaSS website – winner of competition donates his prize

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register to winThe winner of the £25 cash prize for registering on our website is Trevor Claridge.

During the registration period, 80 users registered on the site, and we are delighted with the response. You can continue to register any time, by following this link: Register. You don’t need to provide any personal information and your email address will not be used for any purpose not connected with the website. Trevor has very kindly agreed to donate his cash prize back to STaSS and we we be adding this to our hardship fund – thank you Trevor!

 

Job Opportunity – Outreach Worker

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Part-Time (15hrs flexible) Outreach Worker, 12 months contract, may lead to a long-term contract depending on funding.  Salary   £ 17, 000 pro-rata depending on experience plus car user allowance An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Outreach Worker, funded by Milton Keynes Council.

This is a key role in our organisation, providing a range of outreach services to the Black African communities in the Milton Keynes area, while  supporting the development of the organisation.

Closing date 9 March 2012 and interviews will take place week beginning 26 March 2012. For more information, please see the links below.

Job advert 2012    JDandSpec-outreachworker-2012    STaSS Job application form

STaSS has a new home on Facebook

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Facebook logoSTaSS has developed a fantastic new presence on the social networking site, Facebook. The new STaSS Page will enable two-way communication between our website content and our friends on Facebook.

Please visit our new STaSS Page and click on ‘Like’ to connect with us.

If you are a member of our STaSS Milton Keynes Group on Facebook, please note that we will be closing this Group soon.

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