THERE were no new cases of Aids and fewer than ten new HIV patients in the borough recorded over the last twelve months according to Bury's health bosses.

But Jo Moody, specialist nurse in HIV and genito-urinary medicine, has warned against complacency.

She said: "The stigma associated with the disease means that under-reporting may occur and cases may not be reflected in the statistics."

During 1995/96 there were 1,404 attendances at the genito-urinary medicine clinic.

Some 50 HIV tests with counselling were carried out there in the last twelve months.

A clinic specifically for HIV testing is held once a week at Bury General Hospital where 67 tests were done in 1995/6.

HIV services also offer information and advice, counselling and support to people worried about infection. Appointments are offered at clinics, GP surgeries or at home.

Services for HIV have been improved since October 1995 with the co-ordination moving to the department of public health.

This has meant a move towards individual choice in treatment and care.

In 1995/6 HIV services made 55 homes visits, six hospital visits and gave 26 counselling sessions to carers.

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