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We know sometimes it is hard to find exactly what you are looking for, so we have a list of websites, individuals and organisations which may be able to support you. 

Health and Fitness

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LEAP Sports Scotland 

LEAP Sports Scotland (Leadership, Equality and Active Participation in Sports for LGBTI people in Scotland) works for greater inclusion for LGBTI people in sport and against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in a sports context. Find a LEAP Club in your area! 

Go to LEAP Sports

NHS Fitness Studio Videos

Take your pick from 24 instructor-led videos across aerobics exercise, strength and resistance, pilates and yoga. These workouts have been created by fitness experts and range from 10 to 45 minutes.

Access NHS Fitness Studio

Yogay

Online Yoga Classes with Matt Smith (he/him). Providing variety and guidance through your yoga practice. All classes are LGBTQA friendly / orientated. You can also check out Matt's Instagram page.

Sign up for a Yogay Class

Mood Café Podcast

Listen to podcasts on a variety of topics related to mental health and wellbeing, created by the Mental Health Foundation.

Listen Here

Published: 23rd July, 2019

Updated: 16th October, 2020

Author: Heather Cumberland

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April

A free digital help support line for older adults and a free to access website dedicated to helping you get the most out of your everyday technology. The site contains step-by-step guides, easy to follow videos and lots of other help.

Go to April

Online Centres Network

Need support in getting online? Find your local centre that can help support you and get you started, whether you need internet or a way to get online at home.

Go to Online Centres Network

People Know How - Computer Delivery (Edinburgh and Lothian)

People Know How are delivering computers and devices to people in Edinburgh and East Lothian who need help staying connected, accessing support or home-schooling during the coronavirus outbreak.

Go to People Know How

Published: 3rd August, 2019

Updated: 16th October, 2020

Author: Heather Cumberland

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Borrow Box

Use your Library ID to access audiobooks and ebooks using a tablet or smartphone.

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Open University Free courses

Access free courses online to improve your skills or take on a new challenge.

Go to OU

Published: 20th August, 2019

Updated: 16th October, 2020

Author: Heather Cumberland

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Legal Services Agency

LSA provide advice and representation in all the relevant courts and tribunals in Scotland.

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Scottish Legal Aid Board

The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) was set up in 1987 to manage legal aid in Scotland. They are a non-departmental public body responsible to the Scottish Government.

Go to SLAB

RightsNet

RightNet is for everyone who cares about access to justice. Thousands of people across the UK use rightsnet every day to stay up to date with the latest social welfare law developments, to get casework support, and to test their ideas, share their experience and network with others with a shared interest in using the law to do good things.

Go to RightsNet

If you require specific HIV Legal Support, please contact a lawyer first. We can provide the lawyer with information to support you and your case. 

Published: 10th September, 2019

Updated: 19th October, 2020

Author: Heather Cumberland

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    Want to talk about PrEP? You are invited to join the first PrEP Advisory Network meeting of 2021.

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    Women's Advisory Network Meeting (Online)

    We are excited to invite you to the first Women's Advisory network 2021.

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    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

    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.

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  • Chief Executive Nathan Sparling leaving HIV Scotland

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.

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