HIV Scotland Advisory Networks

Since 2016 HIV Scotland’s Community Advisory Network has brought together patient advocates from across Scotland, representing the full diversity of people living with HIV. The network aims to ensure that our work is grounded in the lived experiences of people living with and affected by HIV. Only by listening to the people that are affected by our work can we ensure that it remains relevant and meaningful.

As of 2020, we have introduced 2 new Advisory Networks: The Women's Advisory Network and the PrEP Advisory Network. The Women’s Advisory network (WAN) is for those that identify as a woman and non-binary people that are happier accessing women’s services living with HIV in Scotland. The PrEP Advocacy Network is for anyone who is currently on, interested in or wanting to talk about PrEP.

Latest

Work with us - Service Designer

This is an exciting new paid opportunity to help shape the services of the future.
The End of Year Social 2020

2020 has definitely been a year to remember, come and join us in saying farewell 2020 and welcoming in 2021!
Discussions On: World AIDS Day

Come and chat with us on the lead up to World AIDS Day 2020.
Our Briefing on Social Isolation

This briefing on social isolation forms part of the 'Living Well: 50+' project. The project aims to deliver pioneering and forward-thinking solutions to the challenges people living with HIV experience as they age.

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.
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.