The Queens Award for Voluntary Service 2006
Body Positive Dorset

Diana, Princess of Wales House
24 Lorne Park Road
Bournemouth
Dorset BH1 1JL

Tel: +44 (0)1202 297386
Fax: +44 (0)1202 290385






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Positive Mission. The why and how of Body Positive Dorset.

Our Mission

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Body Positive Dorset aims to support and empower people living with and affected by HIV in Dorset and surrounding areas, to evaluate and develop services that meet the changing needs of the diverse community. We provide information and education on HIV and other sexually transmitted infections to encourage testing, early diagnosis and treatment to reduce the onward transmission of infections. We are committed to working both individually and in partnership to achieve these aims.

Objectives

To support people living with and affected by HIV in Dorset and surrounding areas and to encourage local community involvement and support.
To provide HIV and sexual health education & awareness programmes to the community to encourage testing, early diagnosis and treatment to reduce the onward transmission of infection.
To secure funding and generate income to make best use of assets and to develop best practice, policy & procedures.
To continue to evaluate services and encourage feedback and to continue to develop services in response to local needs.
To continue to challenge stigma, change perceptions and reduce discrimination against minority groups.

Vision Statement

Our Vision is to become a professional established organisation providing the highest quality services and education.

Body Positive Dorset is pleased to offer an extensive range of complementary therepies provided by fully qualified therapists