My clinic or support service has changed – what can I do?

Many services are changing, and we’ll try and keep all the latest news here. You shouldn’t be concerned about changes, they are being made in everyone’s best interests whilst ensuring you still have the high quality of care and support you are used to.

The Brownlee Clinic have issued some guidance for people living with HIV - this covers information about clinic appointments & who to contact - Click here to download.
Waverley Care have suspended in-person support services. If you were accessing support, mechanisms have been put in place to allow you to continue. Check out their website for more information.
Lothian Sexual Health have a dedicated website where you can find out information about their service. Check out their website for more information by clicking here.

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Jeffrey Hirono, Policy & Research Lead
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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

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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.
Vacancy: Programmes Lead

We are recruiting for an exciting new role to lead a new strand of our work that includes new programmes focusing on the wellbeing of people living with and at risk of HIV.
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.
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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.