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Position of HIV organisations on trans rights and the EHRC’s draft Code of Practice
HIV organisations have come together to call for the EHRC draft guidelines to be withdrawn.
News
We regularly update our news page with blogs, research, policy updates and good news stories.
For Press, contact: comms@waverleycare.co.uk
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Volunteering with Impact
This year, we spoke with Iain, Waverley Care’s Peer Support and Volunteering Coordinator (East), to learn more about how peer volunteers are transforming lives and what they mean to the wider work of 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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How Volunteers and Community Build Better Mental Health
For this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, which focuses on the theme of ‘community’ we spoke to Thomas, Peer Support and Volunteer Coordinator at Waverley Care about how volunteers and community support can make a real difference to people’s mental health that are living with or affected by blood-borne viruses (BBVs).
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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 .
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Transgender Day of Visibility: An Interview with Oliver Ellis
This Transgender Day of Visibility, we’re shining a light on a vital new sexual health clinic in Edinburgh for trans and nonbinary people in partnership with LGBT Health & Wellbeing, LGBT Youth Scotland, and NHS Lothian.
In memory of Margaret Lance
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our former colleague, Margaret Lance, last month. Margaret was a valued and much-loved member of the Waverley Care team, dedicating nearly 13 years of her life to our charity and the communities we serve. Margaret joined Waverley Care in 2011 and played an instrumental role in our work supporting people living with HIV, with a particular focus on Scotland's African communities. She was deeply committed to championing the needs of those she worked with, always going above and beyond to ensure their voices were heard. Her dedication extended beyond her professional duties. Margaret was a source of kindness, wisdom, and encouragement to those around her. She led our women's group with warmth and passion, creating safe and supportive spaces where women could embrace their full potential. Her advocacy for equality in women's healthcare was unwavering, and her messages of resilience, self-belief, and compassion resonated with countless individuals. Margaret's spirit of community, care, and dedication will never be forgotten. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched, the positive change she championed, and the inspiration she left behind for future generations. At this difficult time, our thoughts are with Margaret's family and friends. Her work continues to inspire us, and we will honour her legacy by carrying forward the values she held dear.
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See Me, See You, See us Documentary Launch
A Recap of the 2025 Community Partners & Stakeholders Gathering
HIV prevention medication Cabotegravir has been approved in Scotland
The extended-release injection, Cabotegravir (Apretude) has been approved today for use within NHS Scotland.
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Let’s Put Scotland to the Test: Join the Call for a National HIV Testing Week
As HIV Testing Week begins in England on February 10th, we’re encouraging people in Scotland to learn more about testing and ensure that everyone who needs it can access it.
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Festive Opening Hours Update
As the holiday season approaches, please note that Waverley Care offices will be closed from 20th December to 5th January (inclusive).
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Scottish government commits to further action
On World AIDS Day 2024, Scotland takes another bold step toward ending new HIV transmission by 2030 – but stigma continues to overshadow medical progress, with nearly half of Scots saying they would feel ashamed to disclose an HIV-positive status
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Steven’s Story: The power of peer support and community
Steven, a Support Worker in Glasgow, shares his journey in the hope of inspiring others to put people first when they receive an HIV diagnosis.
Putting People First
This World AIDS Day, Putting People First reminds us that while we’ve come a long way, there is still much work to do to ensure everyone living with HIV feels supported, valued, and understood.
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Update on Waverley Care’s Highland and Argyll and Bute services
NHS Highland has recently completed a detailed review of its contract with Waverley Care and explored their options for the future delivery of these services.
Beyond the virus: Prioritising mental health
A new report, ‘Beyond the Virus: Prioritising mental health for people living with HIV in Scotland’, has uncovered critical gaps in mental health care for people living with HIV across Scotland, and highlights urgent actions needed by the Scottish Government.
MSPs Take HIV Tests at Scottish Parliament to Help End HIV Stigma
MSPs took rapid HIV tests at the Scottish Parliament today, with Waverley Care and Terrace Higgins Trust staff, to tackle stigma and highlighted the need for a National HIV Testing Week.