World AIDS Day 2015 is being held on 1 December. World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day and the first one was held in 1988.

World AIDS Day is an opportunity for you to learn the facts about HIV and put your knowledge into action There is also an online quiz: Are you HIV aware? where you can test your knowledge and awareness and them you can raise awareness of HIV and AIDS by passing the quiz on and sharing it with your friends and networks on Twitter and Facebook.

If you understand how HIV is transmitted, how it can be prevented, and the reality of living with HIV today - you can use this knowledge to take care of your own health and the health of others, and ensure you treat everyone living with HIV fairly, and with respect and understanding.

You can also show your support for people living with HIV on World AIDS Day by wearing a red ribbon the international symbol of HIV awareness and support and share your stories and support using the hashtag #PutARibbonOnIt

• To find out more about HIV services in Kent follow the link.
• To find out more about World AIDS day and how you can lend your support go to: www.worldaidsday.org