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.

Latest

PrEP Advisory Network Meeting (Online)

Want to talk about PrEP? You are invited to join the first PrEP Advisory Network meeting of 2021.
Women's Advisory Network Meeting (Online)

We are excited to invite you to the first Women's Advisory network 2021.
Community Advisory Network Meeting (Online)

We are excited to invite you to the first Community Advisory Network of 2021!
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.

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.
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.
What is physical distancing?
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.
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.