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The HIV Special Interest Group (SIG) was established in 1989, and broadened to include Sexual Health in 1999. The SIG was then renamed the HIV and Sexual Health Faculty in line with DCP guidance in 2003. It is open to all professionals working in the field or who have an interest in it. The Faculty is organised through a national committee voted in annually at an annual general meeting (see contacts). The committee functions as a consultative body to the BPS and DCP as well as a range of external organisations and bodies on relevant issues and works on behalf of its members.
It aims to:
- Foster effective psychological services to people whose lives have been affected by HIV and Sexual Health issues
- Raise awareness of psychological issues in HIV and sexual health work
- Provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of issues, experience and findings in HIV and sexual health work
- Facilitate communication and support among psychologists and other professionals working in the field
- Promote psychological research which enhances the lives of people affected by HIV and sexual health issues
- Advise and influence relevant organisations and policy about the psychology of people affected by sexual health and HIV issues
Activities:
Regular meetings are held each year, in London and elsewhere (to encourage accessibility). Each has a theme relevant to psychology and HIV and sexual health. Presentations are made by group members and invited speakers, with general discussion encouraged.
Symposia at relevant conferences are also organised (eg: at AIDSIMPACT and BPS conferences) with financial support and encouragement for trainee and recently qualified psychologists to present, provided in certain cases.
HIV&Sexual Health Annual Report 06-07
Faculty 3 Year Business Plan
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