Supporting the needs of people living with HIV.

MSD has been involved in HIV research since the mid-1980s and we are proud of our role in helping make HIV a largely manageable, long-term condition¹. Learn more here about how we go beyond science to support the needs of people living with HIV in the UK.

Introduction

Discover why we created this resource and the principles that underpin it.

adult male holding a toddler on the monkey bars

Fifty Over 50

A collection of individual reflections on growing older with HIV.

U=U

Helping spread the powerful message of Undetectable = Untransmittable.

Mental Health

Learn how to improve and maintain your mental health with HIV.

2 middle-aged women smiling to the camera embracing each other.

Long-Term Health Conditions

Learn how you can manage long term conditions with HIV.

3 older gentleman greeting each other whilst out in a town.

Women’s Health

Learn how women’s health in HIV is being prioritised and how to get the right support.

3 smiling middle-aged women stood together wrapped up for a cold day on a pier.

Frailty

Frailty is more common in people with HIV, learn how to obtain the right support.

2 older gentleman holding hands walking in a forest.

My Community is a free online space for people living with HIV to connect and be supported in living well with HIV: https://www.tht.org.uk/get-help/living-well-hiv/my-community-forum
HIV iBase and HTB news provides key news updates relevant to the HIV community, https://i-base.info/htb-news-posted-online/
UK-CAB is a network for community HIV treatment advocates across the UK: https://ukcab.net/

References

NHS Choices, HIV and AIDS. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/. Date accessed – September 2025

The contents of the U=U series of videos and The Fifty Over 50 project are the result of collaboration and discussion between MSD and the Whole Person Care Partnership, a collaboration between MSD and several HIV, advocacy, education and scientific organisations, with content agreed on an equal basis between all those involved. MSD are the originators and funders of the initiatives.

Please note not all the images on this website are people living with HIV and may be actors representing the community.

Essential Accessibility

Reporting of side effects.

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GB-NON-10235 | Date of preparation: October 2025