HIV Scotland

Scottish Government make commitments to eliminate HIV transmission by 2030 to mark World AIDS Day

On World AIDS Day 2020, Public Health Minister Joe FitzPatrick has commissioned plans to eliminate new HIV transmissions in Scotland by 2030. Read more
Lorraine Kelly, Alan Cumming and more invite Scotland to be part of Generation Zero

Iconic Scottish presenter Lorraine Kelly has come out in support of HIV Scotland's new campaign and vision for Scotland, 'Generation Zero'. Read more
Become part of Generation Zero

We’re delighted to have launched our new Generation Zero campaign, backed by people from across Scotland, including Lorraine Kelly and Alan Cumming. Read more
Charities Hail Success of Home HIV Testing Service

HIV Scotland & Waverley Care are celebrating the success of HIV Self Test Scotland and the launch of their new report, An Evaluation of HIV Self Test Scotland. Read more

EVERYONE IN SCOTLAND HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF THE GENERATION THAT ENDS HIV

Generation Zero: Our New Campaign

It's time to make HIV the conversation, by being part of GENERATION ZERO. Take the pledge to join and help us see the end of HIV in Scotland within a generation.

About us

HIV Scotland is the HIV Charity for Scotland. We're known for our detailed policy work and successful advocacy for people living with and at risk of HIV. Read more about our new mission and vision, as we enter our new phase to get to #ZEROHIV.

Generation Zero Appeal

You can help us make the next year our most successful fundraising year ever. Join us as part of the generation that can put an end to the HIV epidemic here in Scotland.

Our Public Attitudes Poll 2020

46%	The percentage of Scots that think HIV is transmitted through biting, spitting, or kissing.
19%	The percentage of Scots aware that people living with HIV on treatment, with an undetectable level of virus, cannot pass it on through sex.
9%	The percentage of people who strongly agreed that they would be comfortable kissing someone who is living with HIV.

Latest blogs

The importance of Black History Month 2020

In this blog, one of our counsellors, Shingi Musunhe, explains why Black History Month is so important to mark each and every year. Read more
Fake ‘HIV Herbal Cures’: Staying vigilant on Social Media

We recently took Facebook to task over their slow pace when it came to removing harmful misinformation and fake adverts for 'herbal HIV cures'. Read more
AIDS2020: Long-acting injectable treatment and prevention of HIV

Sophie is a 4th year Medical student at the University of Dundee, who received a bursary place to attend the AIDS2020 conference from HIV Scotland. Here she talks about long-acting injectable treatment and HIV prevention. Read more

Latest news

Chief Executive Nathan Sparling leaving HIV Scotland

Statement from the Board of Trustees, as Nathan Sparling moves on from his role as Chief Executive of HIV Scotland to a new post. Read more
Our Response to Scottish Government Sex Work Consultation

HIV Scotland, NAT and The Love Tank are contributors to this response to the Scottish Government's consultation on 'Challenging men's demand for prostitution, working to reduce the harms associated with prostitution and helping women to exit'. Read more
The Public Attitudes to HIV in Scotland Report

The Public Attitudes to HIV in Scotland Report 2020 was published at the Fast-Tracking Scotland Summit on December 7th 2020. This report and data comes from a survey of 2,023 people in Scotland, with a nationally representative sample. We can therefore be confident that this data provides a robust "State of the Nation" analysis of attitudes. Read more

EVERYONE IN SCOTLAND HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF THE GENERATION THAT ENDS HIV

Our Public Attitudes Poll 2020

46%

19%

9%

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