Housing problems

Having nowhere permanent to live, or living somewhere unsuitable, can mean:

• it is difficult for you to lead a healthy lifestyle, such as eating regular, healthy meals, getting enough sleep and being able to keep clean
• you may become unwell, or your immune system may get worse more quickly than it might have done otherwise
• it is hard for you to take your treatment in the right way or you find it hard to manage any side-effects of your treatment
•  you feel stressed or depressed, which can make you more unwell
• it is hard for you to keep your diagnosis private, particularly if you are living in shared accommodation.

If you are having problems with your housing, or would like to know if there is some assistance available, there are places you can go to get advice and help.

The charity Shelter aims to help people with all types of housing and homelessness problems. You can find out more about their service here or by calling their free housing advice helpline on 0808 800 4444.

THT Direct can offer housing advice and emotional support to you if you are having housing problems. Find out more about THT Direct’s services here. THT also provides some housing and community services for people with HIV and THT Direct can tell you more about these.