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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.
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We regularly update our news page with blogs, research, policy updates and good news stories.
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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.
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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.
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
Waverley Care is delighted to announce another record-breaking year at the Edinburg Festival Fringe
Gilded Balloon & Waverley Care Celebrate Pink Wednesday
We are thrilled and honoured to be the charity partner of Gilded Balloon's 'Pink Wednesday' 2024!
World Hepatitis Day 2024: It’s Time for Action
This year's theme, "It's Time for Action," emphasises the urgent need for a collaborative and holistic approach to increasing access to hepatitis diagnosis and treatment while supporting people living with hepatitis.
UK Infected Blood Inquiry
The Infected Blood Inquiry was established to examine the circumstances in which men, women and children treated by the NHS between 1970 and early 1990s were given infected blood and infected blood products.
Criterion Challenge Event
Since 2019, Waverley Care have been the proud charity partner of Criterion. This year they embark on a new and exciting challenge to raise vital funds for Waverley Care by cycling and walking the North Coast and Castles route all the way from Edinburgh Castle to Aberdeen.
The Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee
Our Policy and Research Manager, Gabrielle King gave evidence to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee at the Scottish Parliament about HIV stigma and ending new transmission by 2030.
Love From the Pink Palace
Discover the profound impact of the Channel 4’s most watched drama series - It’s A Sin, and inspiring activism of Jill Nalder, as she uncovers the true story of her life in her debut book Love From the Pink Palace.
Christmas & New Year Closures
As we wind down for the festive period, many of our staff and services will be taking a well-deserved break after a busy year so we just wanted to let you all know our plans for closure during this time.
Scottish Government recommit to #GetToZero by 2030
Scottish Government commit to ensuring every person has good sexual health and blood borne virus care, but must act now
About World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day is one of the most important dates in Waverley Care’s calendar. It is an opportunity to bring HIV back into the people's consciousness and remind everyone that we cannot move forward without remembering the journey we have come from.
Iain’s Story
Read the story of Iain Johnston, Volunteer and Peer Support Coordinator at Waverley Care, as he tells about his journey since receiving a late HIV diagnosis 12 years ago.
Fast-Track Cities Conference: Integration and Inclusion for Impact
The theme of this year’s Fast-Track Cities conference, hosted in Amsterdam, was Integration and Inclusion for Impact, focusing on reflecting the diversity and variety of innovative approaches to ending new HIV transmissions and supporting people living with HIV, hepatitis and tuberculosis.
Eliminating Hepatitis C in Scotland
Waverley Care's roundtable event, hosted by Miles Briggs MSP and sponsored by Gilead Sciences on 14th September, addressed the challenges and goals of eliminating Hepatitis C in Scotland by the March 2025 deadline.