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.

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Yoga with Foxy

Inhale, exhale. Yoga with Foxy is a taster yoga session to get you moving and breathing more freely!
What is HIV Stigma?
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.

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.