Q and A

Question

Can I work in the UK?

I am being offered a job in UK but I am HIV positive from last 7+ years undergoing ART treatment since I was diagnosed positive, is it ok or not?

Answer

Thanks for getting in touch.

Yes its OK for you to live in the UK, you being positive won’t be an issue.

You will also be able to get free HIV treatment and monitoring.

Please bring a summary of your medical history with you so the new doctor has these notes.

Please also get in touch with i-Base again if you need information about how to register at a clinic. It is good to bring at least a month of meds with you though – more if possible. This is so there is not a pressure on getting the new clinic with often takes a few weeks.

58 comments

  1. Christina Antoniadi

    Hello Ivone and thanks for your message.

    Unfortunately, we are based in the UK and don’t know the conditions for travel or relocation around the world.

    Please see this site that may have more information: https://www.hivtravel.org

  2. Ivone

    Hey I am 20yrs and am HIV positive. Can I work in US as supermarket attendant? Which company allows HIV people to apply?

  3. Simon Collins

    Hi Siva, I am sorry we don’t provide information about immigration but HIV positive people can be nurses in the UK without HIV being a problem. Good luck with your plans.

  4. Siva

    I am nurse from India i am hiv positive i can get job in uk is it possible

  5. Simon Collins

    Hi Allen, the post from Jason was over a year ago so I think he is unlikely to reply.

  6. Allan

    Hi jason what is your agency here in the philippines?
    I have also application and job offer to uk

  7. Josh Peasegood

    Hi Gambit, do you have support around you to help accept/understand being HIV positive?

    Unfortunately i-base is a treatment charity. We do not have information about work sponsorship.

  8. Gambit

    Hi, I’m recently diagnosed with HIV, I started my medication, it is hard for me to accept what happen because I always use protection and I don’t know how I got it. I wanted to work abroad and start my new life. A new journey that will help me that is why i am seeking jobs in abroad without restrictions, I am graphic designer(Bachelor of fine arts) with 3 years of experience and i am willing to take any job opportunity, do you know any job openings that offers visa sponsorship, I hope someone could help me here. Thank you!

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