Blogs

'I’m reclaiming the narrative told about people like me' - Guest Blog

HIV Scotland are partnering with Nathaniel Hall and 'First Time', his show that at its heart speaks to the anti-stigma message we as an organisation are dedicated to. Nathaniel’s resonant story is one needing told and here he talks about where 'First Time' comes from, and where we all go from here. Read more

A collective approach to HIV

In this guest blog, SDG Network Scotland coordinator Paul Bradley speaks about Scotland's progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals in relation to HIV and what me must continue to do to achieve them. Read more

"In Scotland, we have all the tools."

In the midst of a week-long print campaign with the Metro Newspaper in Scotland, CEO Nathan Sparling takes a moment to talk to the people of Scotland about the facts of HIV in 2019. Read more

"We have a real chance to make material change." - Guest Blog

In this guest blog, Councillor Mhairi Hunter, the City Convener for Health & Social Care in Glasgow and Vice Chair of the Integrated Joint Board, talks about the importance of Glasgow's commitment to the Fast Track Cities initiative. Read more

Bringing the sector and community together to address the challenges of HIV

Jeffrey Hirono, Policy and Research Manager, is responsible for the research that informs the work of HIV Scotland. Here he stresses the importance of the sector working in unison and involving the community. Read more

New HIV figures put us within sight of #ZEROHIV target by 2030

Nathan Sparling, CEO of HIV Scotland, writes here about the notable decline in new HIV diagnoses and the positive outlook that news indicates for Scotland. Read more

"All I wanted was a tattoo" - Guest Blog

Antony Fox, 28 from AIrdrie, talks in this blog about his experience when trying to access a tattoo studio in Glasgow, and why he's campaigning for change for everyone living with HIV in Scotland. Read more

#ZEROHIV

It is an honour to launch our ambitious new campaign, #ZEROHIV - our plan for Scotland to reach zero new HIV transmissions, zero HIV-related deaths and zero HIV-related stigma by 2030. Read our Chief Executive's latest blog. Read more

HIV in the time of the SDGs

The HIV/AIDS response cannot be ended without addressing the determinants of health and vulnerability, and the holistic needs of people at risk of and living with HIV. Read more

Latest

Edinburgh Joins Fast Track Cities Initiative

Edinburgh City Council have today voted unanimously to sign the Paris Declaration, and Edinburgh has become the fourth Scottish city to commit to ending the HIV epidemic by 2030.

Ageing with HIV Expert Seminar: Stigma-free Social Care

This seminar was designed to bring together people living with HIV, key partners, decision-makers, and the third sector to discuss and address Stigma-free Social Care among older adults living with HIV.

Getting to Zero - The Campaign

This World AIDS Day, HIV Scotland and Waverley Care are teaming up to launch the Getting to Zero campaign. We want Members of the Scottish Parliament to take action to ensure that Scotland meets global targets to reach zero new HIV transmissions, zero HIV-related deaths, and zero HIV-related stigma by 2030.

Edinburgh set to join global initiative to reduce new HIV transmissions

Edinburgh City Council are being asked to join the global Fast-Track Cities initiative ahead of World AIDS Day.

One Year On - Chief Executive Comment

Our Chief Executive, Nathan Sparling, comments on the successes, challenges and what's to come after one year at the top.

Consultation on Malicious Disclosure of HIV Status

HIV Scotland has launched a consultation to understand the views of people living with and affected by HIV, organisations and legal professionals on whether malicious disclosure of someone's HIV status should be made a hate crime.

HIV Scotland comment on "unacceptable" leak from NHS Highland

Our Chief Executive, Nathan Sparling, has commented on the news that the personal information of 37 people was leaked in an email by NHS Highland.

Election 2019: Addressing Scotland’s Drug Crisis

HIV Scotland joined with Waverley Care, the Hepatitis C Trust, Hwupenyu and Terrence Higgins Trust to ask General Election candidates to back drug reform.

HIV Scotland welcomes drop in new HIV diagnoses

Chief Executive, Nathan Sparling, comments on the publication of the Health Protection Scotland statistics which show a drop in new HIV diagnoses in Scotland.

HIV Scotland's Positive Change Gala Dinner & Auction

Please join us at our first ever fundraising dinner, celebrating 25 years of work across Scotand and looking ahead to how we will effect positive change in the future.

New HIV figures put us within sight of #ZEROHIV target by 2030

Nathan Sparling, CEO of HIV Scotland, writes here about the notable decline in new HIV diagnoses and the positive outlook that news indicates for Scotland.

"In Scotland, we have all the tools."

In the midst of a week-long print campaign with the Metro Newspaper in Scotland, CEO Nathan Sparling takes a moment to talk to the people of Scotland about the facts of HIV in 2019.

#ZEROHIV

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.