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We regularly update our news page with blogs, research, policy updates and good news stories.

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Volunteering with Impact

Volunteers’ Week is a time to celebrate the incredible individuals who give their time, energy and passion to support others across Scotland. At Waverley Care, our volunteers play a vital role in everything we do,; from fundraising and events to trustees on our board and direct peer support.

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Peer Support: No One Should Face HIV Alone

Scotland is often praised for having some of the best HIV health outcomes in the world. Yet, for many people living with HIV, accessing mental health support remains a real challenge. People living with HIV in the UK are 63% more likely to be diagnosed with a mental illness compared to people without HIV . Likewise, two in five people living with HIV currently have a diagnosis of at least one mental health condition – substantially higher that the population average .