Head of Northern Ireland's only HIV charity challenges misconceptions surrounding the condition

The CEO of a Northern Irish HIV charity has challenged the misconceptions which still exist surrounding the condition in Northern Ireland.

Speaking to Belfast Live, Jacquie Richardson from Positive Life talked of how their service users often face prejudice when accessing services including being discharged from dental practices, medical practitioners "double-gloving" to treat patients and misunderstanding that HIV can be transmitted through sharing cutlery.

This comes as the issue of a stigma surrounding HIV continues to be played out on our screens with EastEnders character Zack Hudson coming to terms with his diagnosis as a hetrosexual male.