Blogs

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

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

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Fast-Track Cities 2020

This year's Fast-Track Cities Conference takes place in Lisbon.

James Bushe and HIV Scotland's Campaign: An FAQ

In 2017, James Bushe was offered a place on an airline's training programme, but he was refused the medical certificate that was needed to gain a commercial license because he was living with HIV. James, in partnership with HIV Scotland, changed the discriminatory regulation with a passionate campaign.

HIV Scotland's Advisory Network Meeting - February 2020

We are delighted to invite you to our next HIV Scotland Advisory Network Meeting, held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Glasgow on Feb 8.

Volunteer Day

We’re launching our new Volunteer Strategy and we want to recruit you! This free half-day session will help you to find out about our work, how you can help us and how we can help you.

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.

New Year, new opportunities

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

Two Years On: The Drug That Revolutionised Prevention

Our Chief Executive, Nathan Sparling, commented on the latest report that marks two years of a fully subsidised PrEP programme in Scotland.

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.

Sex, Drugs and Scotland's Health

HIV Scotland and IReSH are launching a brand new conference in 2020. Register your interest NOW to ensure you receive updates. Abstract submission open until January 31st.

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.

Show Your Support With A Christmas Bauble

To show it's support Kimpton Charlotte Square will be creating a rainbow tree, adorned with personalised baubles decorated in honour of all our wonderful donors! Leave the name of the person you're most proud of in the comments below, and their name will appear on a personalised bauble on our Christmas Tree!