Picked up from a comment on a recent post. I note that Mrs. Christine Whitehead , HIV Nurse Consultant & member of the Appeals Service. Is also a member of the Disability Living Allowance Advisory Board. 

Her special interest is the management of HIV as a chronic condition.

As part of the research into what training on HIV is undertaken by the DWP for it's Decision Makers.  I note in section 9.2 of the Full Board Meeting Notes 12th February 2008. That Mrs. Whitehead has provided training for Decision Makers relating to AIDS highlighting that the best evidence relating to AIDS came from Hospitals. 

I will be writing to the board to establish the form and more specific detail on this training. I think there is also merit in establishing how many enquires? and what advice was given to Medical Services doctors? by the board in relation to HIV/AIDS under the current climate of DLA review.

The Disability Living Allowance Advisory Board 

• give advice to the Secretary of State on such matters as he may refer to them for consideration.
• give medical advice to Medical Services doctors, on any case or question which they refer to the Board, in accordance with section 115C (4) of the Social Security Act 1975
• present to the Secretary of State an Annual Report on its activities over the year.