Blogs

AIDS2020: Creating LGBT+ inclusive healthcare

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 shares her takeaways on the theme of LGBT+ inclusive healthcare. Read more

Remembering Derek Ogg QC

Stephen Duffy remembers Derek Ogg QC in this touching blog - "They say never meet your heroes. I did. And he was everything I hoped he’d be." Read more

Remembering Derek Ogg QC

Our chair, Dr Nicoletta Policek, writes about her memories of Derek Ogg QC - and how he saved her life - ahead of his funeral on Friday 15th May. Read more

Change Can't Wait: Chief Executive's Speech at the first Positive Change Gala Dinner & Auction

Nathan Sparling gave this speech at the first ever Positive Change Gala Dinner & Auction, held at the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel in Edinburgh on November 30th 2019. Read more

'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

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Work with us - Social Media Assistant

This is an exciting new role, to help lead prevention and wellbeing programmes for people living with and affected by HIV.

Long Time No Syphilis

As public health budgets get cut, lots of people who need to know about syphilis (and get tested or treated for it) don’t know about how it is prevented, treated or cured. It's time for that to change.

Long Time No Syphilis Appeal

AIDS2020: Creating LGBT+ inclusive healthcare

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and people living with HIV in Scotland

We're regularly updating information about COVID-19 (also known as the novel Coronavirus) as we understand that people who live with weakened or compromised immune systems may be experiencing an extra level of anxiety and uncertainty at this time.

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 data 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.

Police to stop labelling people living with HIV "contagious" on intelligence database

HIV Scotland uncovered the practice, forcing Police Scotland to conduct a review and announcing a stop to the policy. HIV Scotland welcome the move, but say fundamental questions still remain.

What is physical distancing?

New Year, new opportunities

Our Chief Executive, Nathan Sparling, blogs on the opportunities which the new decade offers us in the HIV sector.

Remembering Derek Ogg QC

Our chair, Dr Nicoletta Policek, writes about her memories of Derek Ogg QC - and how he saved her life - ahead of his funeral on Friday 15th May.

Sex, Health and Mental Wellbeing during COVID-19 Questionnaire

You are invited to take part in an anonymous and confidential survey about the sexual, physical and mental health experiences of people living with HIV and PrEP users during Scotland’s COVID-19 lockdown.