Get your red World AIDS Day ribbons from us today!

Stop the press! We have the iconic red ribbon available in the shop!

So if you’re popping in to pick up some essential items (we are open Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat 10am-4pm), or perhaps to collect a big stack of books you’ve ordered with us… why not put a donation in the tin and stride out wearing your red ribbon with pride!

If you’re ordering any item for collection, just mention you’d also like a red ribbon and how much you’d like to pay for it… and we’ll add it to your order :)

Deborah Gold, chief executive of the National Aids Trust says…

This is an exciting time in the fight against HIV. Increased and frequent HIV testing, swift treatment for those diagnosed with HIV, more condom use, and the HIV prevention pill PrEP have contributed to a 29% drop in new HIV diagnoses in the UK in 2015-2018.

For the first time, we know an end to new HIV transmissions is not only possible but foreseeable. Your support can help us reach all affected communities and reach this goal by 2030.

But we must make sure no one’s left behind. There are 103,800 people living with HIV in the UK. Living with HIV can bring with it significant discrimination and stigma. The impacts on poverty, mental health and wellbeing can lead to people living with HIV feeling isolated.

COVID-19 has exacerbated this. Many people living with HIV are unsure of their rights as an employee and their employer’s responsibilities. The lockdown’s made it harder to access medication and vital support services.

So, for 2020 we’re asking you to ‘Rock the Ribbon’, to stop HIV by 2030, to end HIV stigma, and to support HIV rights. By raising vital funds for National AIDS Trust you’re helping to end new transmissions, end stigma, and make sure people living with HIV get the support they need to live happy, healthy lives. By wearing a fabric ribbon, or displaying your virtual ribbon, you’re showing your support for and solidarity with people who are living with HIV. You’re making a difference.

We’d also love to see what you get up to! Please do tweet us @NAT_AIDS_Trust with the hashtag #RockTheRibbon on the day!

That day she speaks of is World AIDS Day and it is Tuesday 1st December, and you can pick up your ribbon from us as of today!