Stigma is more harmful than HIV
Common misconceptions about HIV have a devastating impact on people living with the virus. But HIV is now treatable, and just one pill a day means it can’t be passed on. And if HIV can’t...
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FTC Aberdeen & Grampian sign the updated declaration.
The Aberdeen Lord Provost Dr David Cameron and Colin Stewart, Chairman and Co-founder of Positive Voice Grampian signed the Paris Declaration that meant Cities and Municipalities Achieving Zero HIV-Related Stigma and the 95-95-95 Targets...
Make sure your understanding of HIV is up to date this World AIDS Day
Stigma persists around HIV because of outdated perceptions of the virus and what it means to be HIV positive today, writes Sinclair Laing. December 1 is World AIDS Day. Or World HIV Day, as...
Penny Gillies: Treating patients as individuals is key to good healthcare during hard times
Press & Journal article by Penny Gillies
Do your homework about HIV and don’t make assumptions
Press & Journal article by Colin Stewart, Chair of Our Positive Voice
Testing for HIV and getting peace of mind has never been easier
Press article by Penny Gillies for Press & Journal
Know your status and get an HIV test, says Prince Harry
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-60323907 Prince Harry has urged people to “know your status” and “go and get a test” for HIV. And the Duke of Sussex said he wants to continue his mum’s “unfinished” work in removing...
Colin Stewart: I was given 3 months to live in 1996 – now I’m fighting to stop the transmission of HIV by 2030
When I was 29, back in 1996 I was diagnosed with HIV. It was a different world back then compared to what it is like now. My CD4 (white blood cell count) was down...
Be part of the generation that stops the transmission of HIV in Aberdeen
In partnership with OPVG December 1, 2021, 9:00 am Stopping the transmission of HIV in Aberdeen and beyond – is it possible? The answer is yes! Here’s how the reality of living with HIV...
Netflix’s Sex Education gives incredible HIV lesson in just 30 seconds
Netflix show Sex Education, now in it’s third season has a scene where a nurse is giving advice to a gay teen about HIV. In that 30 second clip it gives the right information...
HIV/Aids: Dispelling the myths and changing attitudes
From The Press and Journal https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen/2801140/hiv-aids-myths/ by Ellie House January 10, 2021, 1:15 pm The screen flickers to life as the voice-over echoes, and sinister music climbs to a frenzy. A horror movie perhaps, as dramatic...
Drop in for a 121 chat
Trained members of Our Positive Voice Grampian are hosting confidential online drop in sessions in lead up to World Aids Day on 1st December. Anyone can drop in for a chat, ask ANY questions...
Peer Support available during Covid-19 crisis
Our Positive Voice (Grampian) is still able to provide peer support during the current crisis either over the phone or by video. If you would like to talk to one of our team, please...
Health Village moved to ARI
During the coronavirus crisis, the Health Village at Frederick Street has moved to Level 1 Foresterhill Health Centre as of 24-Mar-2020 until further notice.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and people living with HIV in Scotland
UPDATE FROM HIV SCOTLAND https://www.hiv.scot/news/coronavirus-covid-19-and-people-living-with-hiv-in-scotland Our new Coronavirus Helpline is live between 10am – 6pm, Monday to Friday. Dial 0131 558 3713. Here, we’re keeping you up to date with everything we know about...
Latest news re HIV and COPID-19
https://www.bhiva.org/BHIVA-statement-on-COVID-19 Coronavirus (COVID-19) and HIV – update from the British HIV Association (BHIVA) Update re: BHIVA Spring Conference, Manchester, 26th- 29th April 2020 Friday 13 March 2020 Following CROI 2020, there continues to be...
Aberdeen listed as a Fast Track City
Welcome Aberdeen, Scotland to @FastTrackCities network; we are grateful to the @LordProvostAbdn and local stakeholders, including @HIVScotland, for commitment to accelerate your #HIV response
Aberdeen becomes second Scottish city to sign up to the Fast Track initiative
Our Positive Voice (Grampian) has been instrumental in getting Aberdeen signed up to the Fast Track iniative. In August 2019, Councillor Sarah Duncan brought the Paris Declaration agreement to the council and it was...