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.

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Coronavirus Support Fund resources

The Coronavirus Support Fund will allow us to continue with the additional work undertaken by HIV Scotland to support those living with HIV who are affected by COVID-19 or concerned about how it will affect their lives.
Coronavirus Support Fund

The Coronavirus Support Fund will allow us to continue with the additional work undertaken by HIV Scotland to support those living with HIV who are affected by COVID-19 or concerned about how it will affect their lives.
I've received a text cancelling my next PrEP appointment, what should I do?
What if I need an STI test during the COVID-19 outbreak?

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.
Our New Strategic Plan

An ambitious, forward-thinking plan that capitalises on our 25 years' experience at the centre of Scotland's HIV response. Read our Chairs letter.

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 "unacceptable" 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?
New Year, new opportunities

Our Chief Executive, Nathan Sparling, blogs on the opportunities which the new decade offers us in the HIV sector.
Can I have sex during the outbreak?
Two Years On: The Drug That Revolutionised Prevention

Our Chief Executive, Nathan Sparling, commented on the latest report that marks two years of a fully subsidised PrEP programme in Scotland.
HIV Scotland welcomes drop in new HIV diagnoses

Chief Executive, Nathan Sparling, comments on the publication of the Health Protection Scotland statistics which show a drop in new HIV diagnoses in Scotland.

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