'God looks for people who would befriend all his suffering people in the world. To all those who have the HIV virus, let us all be Christ to them' The Most Revd Dr. John Sentamu, Archbishop of York

CARA is a local volunteer organisation working in West London since the late 1980's. We provide a range of services to people living with HIV, helping them to live life to the full.

We offer the following kinds of services:
Home & Hospital Visiting
Complementary Therapies
Peer Support Groups
Information, Discussion & Personal Development
Residential Respite
Spiritual Reflection

Services can be accessed directly by calling into the Office, phoning CARA or e-mailing us.

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What does "CARA" Mean?
The name "cara" is said to come from the Gaelic word for "friend." However, the cosmopolitan mix of CARA people has thrown up alternative meanings. For instance, "cara" in Italian means "beloved" - and it fits well with CARA's caring ethos.

"Cara" in Russian means "cup" - again reflecting the place of hospitality that the CARA centre has become. In Spanish, "CARA" means "face" - and you'll see plenty of those at the popular CARA gatherings!