HIV Scotland
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About HIV
HIV Scotland resources about HIV
HIV Scotland have produced a series of new resources aimed at people living with, or at risk of HIV. Workers may also find them useful for the people they support.
HIV the facts contains useful information and stats on HIV in Scotland. To download it as a PDF click here.
HIV and Alcohol provides information on alcohol within the context of HIV. To download as a PDF click here.
HIV: Your Emotional Health and Well-being. offers advice and signposting to support for mental health issues and HIV. To download as a PDF click here.
A limited number of hard copies are available to service providers. Please contact us on 0131 558 3713 or email: info@hivscotland.com
HIV in Scotland today
Since HIV Scotland’s inception in 1995, the HIV epidemic has changed dramatically. With new treatments, people are living longer and healthier lives. Despite now being considered a ‘long-term condition’, HIV is serious: there is no cure, and treatments do not work for everyone.
HIV is on the rise in Scotland, and yet people are often poorly informed and less aware of the issue than in the past. In each of the six years from 2004 to 2010, an average of 400 people have been diagnosed with HIV in Scotland.
Worried about HIV?
Worrying about HIV doesn’t make you any less likely to become HIV positive. For those living with HIV, worry can have an adverse affect on your health. The answer for negative, positive or untested is to be well informed and find support.
Living with HIV?
More people than ever are living with HIV in Scotland. Most are well, able to cope with relationships, family life, work and individual daily routines. People living with HIV come from every part of the country, and not just from large cities. The full diversity of society is represented by people living with HIV.
HIV is a serious public health challenge, and no one individual, organisation or group can meet all of Scotland’s HIV-related needs. HIV Scotland works in partnership with those committed to reducing discrimination and improving prevention, treatment and care for those affected by or at risk of HIV.