In the workplace

If you are managing a long-term health problem, like HIV or Hepatitis C, then juggling that along with the rest of your life can sometimes be a challenge. To further complicate matters, that fact you are living with HIV or Hepatitis C might affect how your employer views you or your work.

The important thing to remember is that it's something that can be managed, and that we're here to help you navigate the systems that have been put in place to make things fair. After all, someone bringing their prejudices into work with them is something you don't have to put up with.

This is one of the areas where we can support you. We've got specialists who can help you to take control of your employment and how it’s affected by your status. And we can spell out your rights in the workplace so that you can fight any discrimination you might experience.

How we can help

In this part of our website you can find out more about:

• discrimination at work
• taking medication at work
• when you're ill
• being sacked for illness.

We can also offer you help and advice about telling your employer about your status. If you need to reduce your workload when you're not so well, then we can tell you about what financial support is available. And there's information for employers too.

Keeping in balance

We want to help you keep your professional life and your health in balance, and not allow either one to affect the other so that you suffer.