Welcome to Red Ribbon Living Well CIC
What do we do?
Our mission is to empower, advocate and provide holistic, 360-degree support, for individuals affected by and living with HIV – in particular BAME communities across London – through peer led culturally appropriate stigma free care.
We support with:
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Mental health
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Domestic violence
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Comorbidities (diabetes, cardiovascular disease etc.)
People we serve:
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Newly diagnosed individuals
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Families and carers
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Young people
Our Vision
A world free from HIV stigma and discrimination. We advocate for everyone – regardless of background or health status – to have equal access to healthcare and the opportunity to live a fulfilled, healthy life.
Our Services
Scroll down to see how we support people living with HIV and their families and loved ones.
Weekly peer support
We run peer support group meetings each Friday to enable people share experiences and support each other. The organisation also works to promote and advance education around HIV.
Training
The organsiation organises trainings, seminars, focus groups on positive self management, living well and managing other long term conditions.
Gilead Sewing Project
The Gilead Sewing Project has been one of Red Ribbon Living Well’s most impactful initiatives in 2023 and 2024, aimed at providing participants with practical skills, a sense of community, and emotional support.
Community outreach
We work alongside healthcare staff, distributing leaflets and condoms to promote HIV testing, safer sex and general health and wellbeing of our communities.
"Red Ribbon was a true lifeline when I suffered a mental health crisis following my HIV diagnosis, helping me find stable housing and re-enter the job market.
I can't thank Husseina and the team enough - you saved my life"
Red Ribbon Living Well member
Join us every Friday at
Waldron Health Centre
Join us every Friday for our informal weekly support group! Share lived experiences and enjoy company and conversation over a hot meal. See map below.
All are welcome!
11am-4pm, every Friday
Address:
Waldron Health Centre, 11am-4pm
Amersham Vale
London, SE14 6LD
Nearest tube station: New Cross
We regularly host educational visits, such as university groups or industrial placement students within relevant industries, for example from ViiV Healthcare (GSK).
Get in touch here if this is something you would like to arrange for your own students!