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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...

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...

Stigma persists around HIV because of outdated perceptions of the virus and what it means to be HIV positive today, writes Sinclair Laing.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...

Press & Journal article by Penny Gillies

Press & Journal article by Colin Stewart, Chair of Our Positive Voice

Press article by Penny Gillies for Press & Journal

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...

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...

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 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...

Wednesday 1st Dec at 6pm – Four Unity, Regent Quay

Learn the Facts about HIV

U=U – Undetectable equals Untransmissable. Learn the facts

Watched It’s a Sin? Here’s what you need to know about HIV in 2021…

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...

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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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Welcome Aberdeen, Scotland to @FastTrackCities network; we are grateful to the @LordProvostAbdn and local stakeholders, including @HIVScotland, for commitment to accelerate your #HIV response

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...

Thursday 7th March, 5:30pm-7:30pm You are invited to an informal evening event to find out what your hopes are for support in Grampian • Informal Q&A session with consultant, pharmacist and psychologist• Welcome and...

Women Supporting Women Thursday 29th November, 5:30pm-7:30pm Carers Point, Aberdeen Health Village