Coronavirus

HIV, PrEP, COVID-19 & Sex - What you need to know

The outbreak of coronavirus is changing life for many of us. We’ve been working with partners including the British HIV Association, i-Base & PrEPster, to bring you the most up-to-date advice and guidance and have pulled it all together in one place for you.

You should find all the information you need to know here. You can phone the HIV Scotland Coronavirus Helpline between 10am – 6pm, Monday to Friday on 0131 558 3713 if you have any more questions. You can support our unprecedented work with people living HIV who are affected by coronavirus by donating to our Coronavirus Support Fund.

Click on the links below to navigate our information on coronavirus.

Latest

HIV Scotland appoint Umais Tahir as Programmes Lead

HIV Scotland have announced Umais Tahir has been appointed to lead HIV Scotland's emerging programmes, such as HIV Self Test Scotland and HIV Scotland: Wellbeing.
HIV Scotland signs Equality Action Pledge

On Thursday June 11th 2020, the Board of HIV Scotland approved the request to sign the Equality Action Pledge, and a working group of Board members has been set up to support the Chief Executive meet the pledge outcomes and provide a report to future Board meetings.
Live in Lockdown 2

HIV Scotland is delighted to present Live in Lockdown 2! Expect fabulous drag queens, powerhouse vocalists and hilarious comedians who have all come together during lockdown to entertain you in the comfort of your living room, and raise money for HIV Scotland. It's an extra-special show too, as we'll be celebrating our Chief Executive, Nathan Sparling's 30th Birthday.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.

Coronavirus

HIV, PrEP, COVID-19 & Sex - What you need to know

HIV & coronavirus - what you need to know

PrEP & coronavirus - what you need to know

Sex & Physical Distancing - what you need to know

Been at risk of HIV during COVID-19? - what you need to know

Sex Work & COVID-19

Reproductive Health & COVID-19