Lothian HIV Patients Forum

The Lothian HIV Patient Forum is an independent advocacy group that exists for the purpose of empowering those living with and affected by HIV in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

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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.
Work with us - Programmes Lead

This is an exciting new role, to help lead prevention and wellbeing programmes for people living with and affected by HIV.
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."
Charities launch HIV home test during "unique opportunity to get to zero"

HIV Scotland and Waverley Care have launched a national HIV home testing service for Scotland, in what is a unique opportunity to break the chain of transmission and get to zero new HIV transmissions. Go to www.hivtest.scot to order your test now.

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.
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.
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.