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Health-Related Quality of Life Q&A (Video)

Watch our Health-Related Quality of Life online webinar session, with an incredible panel including Dr Meaghan Kall (Public Health England) and Dr Jeffrey Lazarus (ISGlobal).
Fast-Tracking Scotland Summit 2020

Fast-Tracking Scotland Summit 2020 will bring together all the key partners needed to meet our shared goal to reach zero HIV transmissions in Scotland.
Work with us!

We are always looking for candidates that are passionate about human rights, who are determined to make a positive impact on people’s lives in Scotland and around the world.
Can I get a tattoo if I'm living with HIV?

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.