What does SOPHID aim to do?
• Provide an epidemiological profile of, and determine the prevalence of, individuals living with diagnosed HIV in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. • Provide information to health areas (Primary Care Trusts (PCT)/Strategic Health Authorities (SHAs) and Health Protection Units) for assessing and predicting demands on local health and social services and for developing targeted local health prevention strategies. • Support the allocation of national funds for the treatment and care of HIV-infected individuals and help target national HIV interventions. • Support the commissioning of HIV treatment, care, and prevention services.