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About Us
Waverley Care was established as a charitable trust in 1989 at the height of the HIV epidemic in Scotland.
Waverley Care was established as a charitable trust in 1989 at the height of the HIV epidemic in Scotland.
Our Work
Waverley Care offers services that allow people diagnosed with HIV or Hepatitis C to be cared for and supported throughout their illness.
Waverley Care offers services that allow people diagnosed with HIV or Hepatitis C to be cared for and supported throughout their illness.
Our History & Achievements
Waverley Care was founded in 1989 in Edinburgh. Since then our services have adapted and responded to the changing needs of people living with HIV in Scotland.
Waverley Care was founded in 1989 in Edinburgh. Since then our services have adapted and responded to the changing needs of people living with HIV in Scotland.
Key People
Every one of Waverley Care’s staff, volunteers and supporters is valued for their unique contribution to the charity.
Every one of Waverley Care’s staff, volunteers and supporters is valued for their unique contribution to the charity.
Work For Us
Waverley Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications for vacant positions from all suitably qualified people.
Waverley Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications for vacant positions from all suitably qualified people.
Our Services
At Waverley Care we recognise that people require different kinds of services to support their different needs.
At Waverley Care we recognise that people require different kinds of services to support their different needs.
Residential Support
Short-term residential support is provided for people living with HIV and/or Hepatitis C at Waverley Care Milestone.
Short-term residential support is provided for people living with HIV and/or Hepatitis C at Waverley Care Milestone.
Milestone
To provide short-term residential support, Milestone is staffed by a team of specialist nurses and social care workers.
To provide short-term residential support, Milestone is staffed by a team of specialist nurses and social care workers.
General Support
We offer a wide variety of general support services. Have a look through this section to find out more.
We offer a wide variety of general support services. Have a look through this section to find out more.
Advocacy and Information
Our Advocacy and Information service is often the first point of contact for new service users to Waverley Care’s general support services.
Our Advocacy and Information service is often the first point of contact for new service users to Waverley Care’s general support services.
African Health Project
We recognise that Africans affected by HIV and AIDS frequently have a range of needs, as well as cultural differences, which make their situation unique within
We recognise that Africans affected by HIV and AIDS frequently have a range of needs, as well as cultural differences, which make their situation unique within
Arts
Waverley Care Arts Project uses the arts as a medium for people affected by HIV or Hepatitis C to express themselves and their feelings about their diagnosis.
Waverley Care Arts Project uses the arts as a medium for people affected by HIV or Hepatitis C to express themselves and their feelings about their diagnosis.
Buddy Service
Waverley Care’s Buddy Service exists to provide independent one-to-one support for people suffering exclusion and / or isolation as a result of living with HIV.
Waverley Care’s Buddy Service exists to provide independent one-to-one support for people suffering exclusion and / or isolation as a result of living with HIV.
Children and Families
The Children and Families project has been providing confidential support to children and young people affected by HIV for over 17 years.
The Children and Families project has been providing confidential support to children and young people affected by HIV for over 17 years.
Community Support
Previously called our Daycare Service, Community Support offers people living with HIV and Hepatitis C support in their own homes and communities.
Previously called our Daycare Service, Community Support offers people living with HIV and Hepatitis C support in their own homes and communities.
Complementary Therapies
Waverley Care volunteers offer a range of complementary therapies to service users.
Waverley Care volunteers offer a range of complementary therapies to service users.
Counselling
Our Counselling Service aims to provide a safe and confidential space for anyone who is affected by HIV or Hepatitis C to talk about the issues facing them.
Our Counselling Service aims to provide a safe and confidential space for anyone who is affected by HIV or Hepatitis C to talk about the issues facing them.
Crusaid Hardship Fund
The Crusaid Hardship Fund Scotland provides financial support to people with HIV who are living in Scotland and are experiencing extreme financial hardship
The Crusaid Hardship Fund Scotland provides financial support to people with HIV who are living in Scotland and are experiencing extreme financial hardship
Gay Men’s Support
Waverley Care’s Gay Men’s Support Service aims to provide a safe and confidential space for gay men living with HIV.
Waverley Care’s Gay Men’s Support Service aims to provide a safe and confidential space for gay men living with HIV.
Health Promotion
Our Health Promotion Service aims to support people living with HIV or Hepatitis C to live as healthy a life a possible.
Our Health Promotion Service aims to support people living with HIV or Hepatitis C to live as healthy a life a possible.
Spiritual and Pastoral Care
The service offers non-judgemental pastoral support whether or not someone is connected with a religious community or has a religious belief system.
The service offers non-judgemental pastoral support whether or not someone is connected with a religious community or has a religious belief system.
Women’s Support and ISIS
Waverley Care facilitates ISIS - Scotland’s longest running support group for women living with HIV.
Waverley Care facilitates ISIS - Scotland’s longest running support group for women living with HIV.
Events Diary
We organise 2 different types of events that are to do with our services. Those to support people living with HIV and those that discuss political of topical H
We organise 2 different types of events that are to do with our services. Those to support people living with HIV and those that discuss political of topical H
Support Us
There are many different ways that you can get involved with Waverley Care and help support people living with HIV and Hepatitis C in Scotland.
There are many different ways that you can get involved with Waverley Care and help support people living with HIV and Hepatitis C in Scotland.
Donate Online
Thank you for considering making a donation to support Waverley Care’s work
Thank you for considering making a donation to support Waverley Care’s work
Shop
By purchasing items from Waverley Care you are helping to raise awareness of and vital funds for our work with people living with HIV in Scotland.
By purchasing items from Waverley Care you are helping to raise awareness of and vital funds for our work with people living with HIV in Scotland.
Virtual Gifts
Welcome to Waverley Care’s Virtual Gifts page.
Welcome to Waverley Care’s Virtual Gifts page.
Christmas Cards
Waverley Care Christmas Cards for 2008
Waverley Care Christmas Cards for 2008
Momma Africa CD
Volunteers, service users and staff from Waverley Care’s African Health projects came together to record a CD of joyful songs from their childhood in Africa.
Volunteers, service users and staff from Waverley Care’s African Health projects came together to record a CD of joyful songs from their childhood in Africa.
Sponsored Events
There are a range of different sponsored events that you can take part in to raise money for Waverley Care.
There are a range of different sponsored events that you can take part in to raise money for Waverley Care.
Individual Giving
You can give a one off donation, set up a standing order to give regularly or even donate shares or through a gift in your will.
You can give a one off donation, set up a standing order to give regularly or even donate shares or through a gift in your will.
Corporate Support
If you work for a company there are many ways that your organisation can help Waverley Care.
If you work for a company there are many ways that your organisation can help Waverley Care.
Groups & Organisations
If you are part of an organisation there are many ways you can support people living with HIV in Scotland.
If you are part of an organisation there are many ways you can support people living with HIV in Scotland.
Volunteering and Buddying
Volunteers play a key part in our organisation. Here are some of the opportunities for you to become involved.
Volunteers play a key part in our organisation. Here are some of the opportunities for you to become involved.
About HIV & Hepatitis C
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is a virus that is carried in the blood and other body fluids and damages the body’s immune system leaving it s
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is a virus that is carried in the blood and other body fluids and damages the body’s immune system leaving it s
Advice Lines
If you have worries or concerns about HIV or Hepatitis C, the following advice lines are available to help.
If you have worries or concerns about HIV or Hepatitis C, the following advice lines are available to help.
HIV
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and is a complex virus which infects CD4 white blood cells and stops the immune system from working properly.
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and is a complex virus which infects CD4 white blood cells and stops the immune system from working properly.
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a virus that can lie undetected for many years and if left untreated, attacks the liver.
Hepatitis C is a virus that can lie undetected for many years and if left untreated, attacks the liver.
News, Press & Publications
This is where you can find out what’s been happening at Waverley Care and what’s coming up.
This is where you can find out what’s been happening at Waverley Care and what’s coming up.
Press
Waverley Care has trained spokespeople that can provide media comment on all aspects of HIV
Waverley Care has trained spokespeople that can provide media comment on all aspects of HIV
Publications
Reports and publications produced by, or in association with, Waverley Care.
Reports and publications produced by, or in association with, Waverley Care.
Contact Us
On this page you will find contact details for each of our projects and maps to help you find them.
On this page you will find contact details for each of our projects and maps to help you find them.
Services & Staff Contacts
Here are the contact details for each of our services and the people that run them.
Here are the contact details for each of our services and the people that run them.
Links
Click on the links below to visit other HIV / AIDS and Hepatitis C websites.
Click on the links below to visit other HIV / AIDS and Hepatitis C websites.
Sign up
To find out more about our work, events and fundraising, please complete the registration form below.
To find out more about our work, events and fundraising, please complete the registration form below.