Teesside Positive Action Ltd
Trading as TPA
Registered in England & Wales - Registered Charity No: 1121302 - Limited Company No: 6322318
TPA is a
Middlesbrough based HIV support charity covering the whole of Teesside (Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool, Redcar & Cleveland) and beyond.
We work with anyone who is either infected or affected by HIV and AIDS providing HIV testing, support, advice and information.
Our services:
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1 Hour HIV testing: This service is open Mon-Wed 9-4 and Thu 9-12 at our Baker Street Office, Middlesbrough as well as at satellite testing sites. Read More >>>> |
HIV social group: Due to demand from our clients, TPA have started up an HIV support and social group. Read More >>>> |
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Befriending/emotional support services: One-to-one support for anybody affected by or infected with HIV. Contact us for more details. |
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Education, training, info & advice about HIV: Browse our comprehensive HIV pages, book educational talks, use our links page or contact us to find out more information. |
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Info & advice about Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP): PEP is a kind of treatment that may prevent HIV infection if taken soon enough. Read More >>>> |
Advocacy work for those infected with HIV: If you have HIV and would like us to speak up on your behalf, contact us. |
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Education, training, info & advice about STIs/Hepatitis: Browse our Hepatitis or STI pages, book an education session or contact us for more information. |
24 hour emergency help-line: This line is manned by trained HIV workers. For contact details click here. |
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Free condoms, female condoms, dams & lube: These are available on request for collection - Contact us to make an appointment. |
Free Red ribbons, HIV posters and other HIV resources: Available to individuals and agencies who wish to promote HIV awareness at work or school These are available on request for collection - Contact us to make an appointment. |
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Chlamydia testing kits: We supply free postal Chlamydia testing kits. You can either contact us or visit the County Durham and Tees Valley Chlamydia Screening Programme website. |
Hate crime reporting: If you live in Teesside and have experienced a crime related to your race, refugee status, HIV status or sexuality, we can help you decide how best you might report this to police. |
All contact, advice and testing:
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TPA Staff:
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Michael Kay:
Service Manager James Woods: Development Worker John Eaton: Admin Worker |
What's new at TPA?
Due to the high demand for email answers to queries, we have set up a FAQ page. Please look here for an answer to your query before emailing us
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