# tHrIVe Support Group > Connecting people living with HIV through shared experience and understanding. ## Pages - [return to care](https://thrivesupportgroup.co.uk/return-to-care/): Had a break from HIV care? Life happens. People sometimes miss appointments, move house, change clinics or step away from HIV care for lots of reasons. If that’s you, you’re not alone – and you’re not in trouble. Why this matters? Staying connected to HIV care helps keep you well in the long term. This page is here for people who: The aim is simple: to help local services understand what’s getting in the way, and to support people to reconnect safely. About this form The short form linked below is hosted by our local HIV / public health partners. […] - [Launch News post](https://thrivesupportgroup.co.uk/launch-news-post/) - [31-misconceptions](https://thrivesupportgroup.co.uk/31-misconceptions/): From misconceptions to tHrIVe – why we rebuilt this site Over the last month, we’ve been sharing 31 misconceptions about HIV – one each day from 1–31 December. Some were about treatment – “HIV is a death sentence”, “HIV meds are always toxic”.Some were about stigma and shame – “You must tell everyone your status”, “You can’t join a support group until you’re doing well”.Others were about everyday life – “You can’t work if you have HIV”, “Christmas and holidays are ruined”. The new tHrIVe website has been built directly in response to those worries: None of this replaces clinic […] - [Support Form](https://thrivesupportgroup.co.uk/support-form/) - [glossary](https://thrivesupportgroup.co.uk/glossary/) - [Spare Code](https://thrivesupportgroup.co.uk/spare-code/): Our Peer Support Team Everyone on our peer support team has lived experience of HIV and understands what it’s like to navigate life after a diagnosis. Chris — Lead Peer Support Volunteer 🎧 Listening support ⭐ Lived experience ❤️ Stigma support Chris has lived experience of HIV for nearly 40 years and offers calm, grounded support for people who are adjusting to a new diagnosis or simply need to talk through what they’re feeling. Available at our monthly group and 1-to-1 sessions. ? Peer Support Volunteer ⭐ Lived experience ? focuses on confidence-building, stigma reduction and empowerment. They bring warmth […] - [Day 01 – World AIDS Day](https://thrivesupportgroup.co.uk/day-01-world-aids-day/) - [Countdown](https://thrivesupportgroup.co.uk/countdown/) - [Contact Form](https://thrivesupportgroup.co.uk/contact-form/) - [Home](https://thrivesupportgroup.co.uk/): News We rebuilt the tHrIVe website after collecting 31 common misconceptions about HIV from real conversations in and around Nottingham. The new site is calmer, clearer and built around what people told us they needed – support, community and trustworthy information. Read how the 31-day countdown shaped the site Next Group Meeting 00 Day 00 Hour 00 Minute 00 Second Nottingham City Centre About tHrIVe tHrIVe is a Nottingham-based peer-to-peer support group created by people living with HIV, for people living with HIV. We offer calm, confidential spaces to talk, connect and find your way forward. What we offer How […] - [Home Spare](https://thrivesupportgroup.co.uk/home4/) - [Community](https://thrivesupportgroup.co.uk/community/): Community & Events tHrIVe brings people together. Whether it’s our monthly group sessions, workshops, or social meet-ups, our community spaces are friendly, welcoming and built on mutual support. Many of us are studying, working, caring for others, travelling and planning ahead while living with HIV – you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. - [Mentoring](https://thrivesupportgroup.co.uk/mentoring/): One-to-One Mentoring Mentoring offers longer-term support for people who want someone to walk alongside them over weeks or months. Your mentor is a trained volunteer with lived experience who will help you build confidence, gain clarity, and find your own way forward. You can talk about anything that affects your life – work, benefits, travel, relationships, or future plans – at your own pace and without judgement. Mentoring can also help you prepare questions for your HIV and maternity teams, so you feel clearer before appointments. - [Peer Support](https://thrivesupportgroup.co.uk/peer-support/): Peer Support at tHrIVe Talking to someone who understands what you’re going through can make a huge difference. Our peer support is delivered by people with lived experience, in a relaxed, private, no-pressure environment. You choose the pace, and you choose what you want to talk about. Many of us remember how intense those first few weeks and months after diagnosis can feel, and we’re here so you don’t have to carry that alone. What to expect Everyone’s reason for reaching out is different — and that’s completely okay. Our peer support is relaxed, friendly and shaped around your pace. You choose […] - [accessibility](https://thrivesupportgroup.co.uk/accessibility/): Accessibility at tHrIVe We want tHrIVe to be as accessible as possible – online and in person. If anything makes it hard for you to use our website, join a group or get support, please let us know so we can try to put it right. Website accessibility Our aim is to make this website clear and easy to use. We are working towards making the site usable with screen readers and keyboard navigation. If something doesn’t work with your device or software, tell us and we’ll look into it. Meetings and venues We try to choose venues that are: […] - [downloads](https://thrivesupportgroup.co.uk/downloads/): Downloads Here you can download useful tHrIVe documents – forms, information sheets and resources to use at home or in meetings. For group members Information for people attending tHrIVe Forms & agreements Group agreements and sign-in forms Information sheets HIV information & local support - [donate](https://thrivesupportgroup.co.uk/donate/): Support tHrIVe tHrIVe is run by volunteers living with HIV. Donations help us keep our groups running and create safe, welcoming spaces for people who need support. How your donation helps Even small amounts make a difference. Donations can help us pay for: We keep things simple and focused on what directly benefits people living with HIV. Ways to donate We’re finalising the best ways for people to donate safely and securely. Options are likely to include: Donation details will appear here once confirmed. In the meantime, if you’d like to support tHrIVe, please contact us and we’ll let you know […] - [Privacy Policy](https://thrivesupportgroup.co.uk/privacy-policy/) - [Terms & Conditions](https://thrivesupportgroup.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) - [Resources](https://thrivesupportgroup.co.uk/resources/): Helpful Organisations & Resources Explore trusted organisations grouped by topic. Tap a logo to visit the site. THT Terrence Higgins Trust – Support, information and counselling related to HIV and sexual health. NAM aidsmap – Clear, trusted information about living with HIV, treatment and emotional wellbeing. Mind – Mental health charity with resources, helplines and local support. i-Base – Detailed, up-to-date treatment information, Q&A and guides for people living with HIV. UK-CAB – HIV treatment advocate network. HIV Drug Interactions – Check how HIV medicines interact with other drugs, supplements and treatments. BHIVA – British HIV Association – UK guidelines for HIV treatment and care, used by […] - [old home](https://thrivesupportgroup.co.uk/home3/) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)