New online series tackles the issue of growing older with HIV

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August 8, 2019 | Health Matters

New online series tackles the issue of growing older with HIV

A new online campaign called "HIV Garage" has been designed to raise awareness about some of the issues surrounding ageing with HIV.

US singer-songwriter John Grant, who came out as HIV+ in 2012, will join Irish drag queen Panti Bliss and YouTuber Calum McSwiggan in the video series. Part of the My HIV, My Rules, My Journey campaign, the videos will offer advice and information for a generation of people ageing with HIV.

“Like many people, my journey with HIV has not been an easy one, and now I’ve just hit my fifties I am starting to think about ageing for the first time,” Grant, 50, explained.

“With HIV today, it’s great to know we’re looking at a long-distance drive on the open road. I'm pleased to be helping others understand the various tests and checks available in a relatable way, including the HIV Health MOT.”

Panti, who was diagnosed with HIV in 1995, added: “I loved collaborating with John and seeing his input into this great new series. We’re all clocking up the mileage, and HIV can put some nasty bumps in the road."

“You wouldn’t take a long road trip without checking what’s under the hood, so make a plan for healthy ageing with HIV – the HIV Health MOT is a great place to start.”

The campaign was created by Gilead Sciences, the biotechnology company behind drugs like Truvada (PrEP).

New videos will be released over the coming months. Here's a teaser ...