HIV Scotland's Position Statement on HIV Criminalisation

HIV Scotland is strictly opposed to HIV-specific laws that perpetuate views of people living with HIV as dangerous criminals that hold sole responsibility for safeguarding the public from HIV infection. Find out why below:

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Announcing: HIV Scotland Wellbeing

We are proud to announce HIV Scotland Wellbeing, our new suite of services designed to improve mental, physical and social wellbeing for people living with HIV across Scotland in uncertain times. These new resources have been developed to support the nearly 6,000 people living with HIV in Scotland.
In Loving Memory of Heather Black (1950-2020)

This page is a tribute to Heather Black, founder of SHADA, who sadly passed away on 14th May 2020. She is much loved and will always be remembered.
Comedy Workshop with Jojo Sutherland

We're excited to announce a unique series of workshops using comedy at the core of communication and connection during lockdown and beyond lead by comedy legend Jojo Sutherland!
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.

Announcing: HIV Scotland Wellbeing

We are proud to announce HIV Scotland Wellbeing, our new suite of services designed to improve mental, physical and social wellbeing for people living with HIV across Scotland in uncertain times. These new resources have been developed to support the nearly 6,000 people living with HIV in Scotland.
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.
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.
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.
Sex, Drugs & Scotland's Health Conference Postponed

Our statement on the postponement of our new conference.
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.
Comment: Citizen-operated Drug Consumption Rooms

Our Chief Executive comments on the proposal for a citizen-operated Drug Consumption Room, and says Governments must work together to change the law.
Calling on Scotland to recognise Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

HIV Scotland and The Hwupenyu Project have united to call for this U.S National day to be recognised here in Scotland.
Statement on Advisory Network Data Handling from the Chief Executive

Our Chief Executive comments on a recent incident - and apologies to those who were affected.
New Year, new opportunities

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

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.
Can I have sex during the outbreak?