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HIV, AIDS: The Carers’ Story

Synopsis
Video-based resource pack showing six actual carers talking individually and in a group about their own fears and problems encountered in the caring situation.
Part 1: Carers share their reactions when a relative or partner is diagnosed HIV positive or has AIDS and also discuss the issues that arose when they first found out.
Part 2: Carers discuss the day-to-day problems of living and caring for someone who is HIV positive or has AIDS and their own feelings and worries as carer.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 2 x 30 min.
Year of production
1994
Availability
Sale; £65.00 +VAT +p&p
Uses
Professionals working with carers in statutory or voluntary agencites; carers; relatives, friends or partners of AIDS patients.
Subjects
Medical sciences; Social welfare
Keywords
AIDS patients; carers; HIV

Sections

Title
Learning to cope
Synopsis
Part 1: Carers share their reactions when a relative or partner is diagnosed HIV positive or has AIDS and also discuss the issues that arose when they first found out.

Title
Caring and living
Synopsis
Part 2: Carers discuss the day-to-day problems of living and caring for someone who is HIV positive or has AIDS and their own feelings and worries as carer.

Production Company

Name

Forth Valley Health Board

Distributor

Name

Barony Film and Television Productions Ltd

Phone
0131-558 3275
Fax
0131-557 8498
Address
Edinburgh
EH1 3JT

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