Peer support

If you’re living with HIV, you’re not alone. Across London, there are people who share or empathise with your experiences. People who understand. People who can help.

What is peer support?

Peer support means connecting with others who are also living with HIV. It’s a space to talk, ask questions, get advice, share experiences—or just listen. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have been living with HIV for years, peer support can help you feel more confident, more informed, and more connected.

Many peer support services also offer practical help—like navigating the healthcare system, understanding your medication, and living well with HIV. Some can also support you with wider issues like housing, immigration, benefits, and finances. There are also peer support groups where you can share your experiences, or listen to those of others.

Find the support that's right for you

There are lots of options across London. Some organisations and groups are open to everyone. Others are for specific communities so you can find the space that feels right for you. We’ve shared just some of the options available. You’ll see some groups mentioned a few times, because they offer services to various communities. 

Support for all Londoners

  • Terrance Higgins Trust
    THT offers free HIV testing, PrEP and PEP access, and support for people of all sexualities and backgrounds.
    www.tht.org.uk

  • Metro Charity
    Metro Charity provides practical and emotional support with benefits, housing and financial crisis for people living with HIV
    https://www.metrocharity.org.uk

  • Spectra
    Spectra offers peer-led sexual health services for LGBTQ+ communities, including trans-specific support, HIV testing, and PrEP navigation.
    https://spectra-london.org.uk

  • Positive East
    East London’s HIV charity offering testing, counselling, peer support and advocacy for people living with HIV.
    https://www.positiveeast.org.uk

  • Naz Project London
    Naz Project provides sexual health and HIV support including culturally sensitive counselling, testing and peer support groups for people from Black, Latin American, South Asian and other communities.
    https://naz.org.uk/

  • CliniQ
    CliniQ is a holistic sexual health and wellbeing service for trans people, including HIV testing, PrEP and PEP access, counselling, and hormone-informed care.
    https://cliniq.org.uk

  • One Voice Network
    A collective of Black-led community organisations and allies working to improve health outcomes for Black communities affected by HIV in the UK. They focus on ending new transmissions and reducing late diagnoses, particularly among Black African and Caribbean populations.
    https://www.onevoicenet.org/

  • Sophia Forum
    A UK-based organisation advocating for the rights and needs of women living with HIV. They focus on gender-sensitive healthcare, policy change, and peer support, including for mothers and marginalised women.
    https://sophiaforum.net/

  • Brook
    Brook offers sexual health services, education, and advice for under-25s. Many Brook clinics provide HIV testing, PrEP access, and support for young people living with HIV.
    https://www.brook.org.uk

Black Londoners

  • Naz Project London
    Naz Project provides sexual health and HIV support including culturally sensitive counselling, testing and peer support groups for Black communities.
    https://naz.org.uk/

  • Mentor Mothers Network (4MNet)
    A peer-led network of Black migrant women living with HIV, supporting other women—especially during pregnancy and motherhood.
    https://4mmm.org/

  • One Voice Network
    A collective of Black-led community organisations and allies working to improve health outcomes for Black communities affected by HIV in the UK. They focus on ending new transmissions and reducing late diagnoses, particularly among Black African and Caribbean populations.
    https://www.onevoicenet.org/

  • Africa Advocacy Foundation
    Based in South London, this organisation supports African and Caribbean communities with HIV prevention, testing, and treatment navigation. They also offer mental health and immigration support.
    https://www.africadvocacy.org/

  • Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN)
    CAHN is a Black-led organisation working to eradicate health inequalities for Caribbean and African communities. CAHN addresses the wider social determinants of health, including HIV, through community outreach, health promotion, and partnerships with faith and grassroots groups to build trust and resilience.
    https://www.cahn.org.uk

  • The Love Tank
    The Love Tank offers programmes, events and other initiatives to communities including queer people, migrants, people of colour, sex workers, and other underserved groups.
    https://www.thelovetank.info/

Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men

  • Positive East
    East London’s HIV charity offering testing, counselling, peer support and advocacy for people living with HIV, with a strong GBMSM outreach programme.
    https://www.positiveeast.org.uk

  • Metro Charity
    Metro Charity provides practical and emotional support with benefits, housing and financial crisis for people living with HIV https://www.metrocharity.org.uk

  • Spectra
    Spectra offers peer-led sexual health services for LGBTQ+ communities, including trans-specific support, HIV testing, and PrEP navigation.
    https://spectra-london.org.uk

  • The Love Tank
    The Love Tank offers programmes, events and other initiatives to communities including queer people, migrants, people of colour, sex workers, and other underserved groups.
    https://www.thelovetank.info/

Trans Londoners

  • CliniQ
    CliniQ is a holistic sexual health and wellbeing service for trans people, including HIV testing, PrEP and PEP access, counselling, and hormone-informed care.
    https://cliniq.org.uk
  • Spectra
    Spectra offers peer-led sexual health services for LGBTQ+ communities, including trans-specific support, HIV testing, and PrEP navigation.
    https://spectra-london.org.uk
  • NAZ Project London
    NAZ Project offers culturally sensitive HIV support for Black and minority ethnic communities, including trans people of colour.
    https://naz.org.uk
  • Terrence Higgins Trust – Trans Services
    THT provides tailored information and support for trans people around HIV, including access to testing, treatment, and peer support.
    https://www.tht.org.uk
  • Gendered Intelligence
    While not HIV-specific, GI offers support and advocacy for trans people and can connect individuals to inclusive health services.
    https://genderedintelligence.co.uk
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Women

  • 4M Mentor Mothers Network (4MNet)
    A peer-led organisation run by Black migrant women, 4MNet trains women living with HIV to become Mentor Mothers who support other women—especially during pregnancy and motherhood. They offer 1-to-1 and group support, mental health workshops, and help navigating healthcare during the pregnancy journey.
    https://4mmm.org/

  • One Voice Network
    A collective of Black-led community organisations and allies working to improve health outcomes for Black communities affected by HIV in the UK. They focus on ending new transmissions and reducing late diagnoses, particularly among Black African and Caribbean populations.
    https://www.onevoicenet.org/

  • Positively UK
    Based in London, Positively UK offers peer-led support for people living with HIV, including women-specific services. They provide counselling, workshops, and help navigating the NHS and social services.
    https://positivelyuk.org/

  • Sophia Forum
    A UK-based organisation advocating for the rights and needs of women living with HIV. They focus on gender-sensitive healthcare, policy change, and peer support, including for mothers and marginalised women.
    https://sophiaforum.net/

  • Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS)
    LAWRS provides free and confidential services for Latin American women in the UK, including those living with HIV. Their support includes, advice on health and wellbeing, help navigating the NHS and social services and emotional support and counselling – including services in Spanish and Portuguese.
    https://lawrs.org.uk/

Young Londoners

  • Come Correct (C-card)
    A free condom scheme for young people aged 13–24 in London. Sign up online or at a local clinic to get free condoms, lube, and sexual health advice. Many C-card locations also offer HIV testing and support.
    https://comecorrect.org.uk

  • Brook
    Brook offers sexual health services, education, and advice for under-25s. Many Brook clinics provide HIV testing, PrEP access, and support for young people living with HIV.
    https://www.brook.org.uk

  • Spectra Youth
    Spectra offer a peer-led support for LGBTQ+ young people, including HIV testing, PrEP navigation, and wellbeing workshops.
    https://spectra-london.org.uk

  • CHIVA (Children’s HIV Association)
    Chiva supports children and young people living with HIV, including through youth retreats, peer mentoring, and advocacy.
    https://www.chiva.org.uk