Our film “HIV & mental health: Women with HIV in focus” is now out! Angelina Namiba & I discuss the barriers we face to good mental health & how getting into nature can help. Watch the 17 min film here: youtube.com/watch?v=oUqlS9…

The reason why I love being a GUM/HIV doctor is that I get to tackle inequalities to marginalised communities. Health is a basic human right and it should be equitable for everyone. This talk was, by far, the best of #BHIVA2024 Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan Matthew Page Hasan Mirza

The Fast Track Celtic Coalition contingent at #BHIVA24. It was a real pleasure to meet and catch up with our friends at Waverley Care.

I had an amazing time at #BHIVA24, my first one! Thanks to all the incredible speakers! Now to take this learning back home 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

📢 RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY! We want to understand people's experiences of accessing PrEP in Scotland. If you've ever tried to get PrEP in Scotland, respond to our survey for a chance to win one of two £100 Love2Shop vouchers! Find our survey here: forms.office.com/e/WWkfsYFL67

“I think there are so many unmet needs we’ll be here forever!” Brilliant Eli from Positively UK shared some of the unmet needs of people from trans communities on #aidsmapLIVE. Watch the full broadcast here: aidsmap.com/videos/aidsmap…

The Other Blue Pill is a documentary podcast by The Love Tank + QueerAF with support from National AIDS Trust, out every Wednesday starting today Hosted by Phil Samba tells the story of how we got PrEP across 6 fascinating episodes Listen here podfollow.com/theotherbluepi…

Today, NatRecordsScot published figures from the 2022 Census after asking a question about whether people were trans for the very first time. There were 19,990 trans people over 16. Numbers nerd? Find them all at: scotlandscensus.gov.uk/.../scotland-s…

This is such sad news. aidsmap is such a fantastic source of information. A real loss for the HIV sector.

Ok, I take that back. After the initial shock, I've now found my senses and I say NO! It is not acceptable that we mourn before putting up an almighty fight! We ate #HIV activists, goddammit! #saveaidsmap

Officially launching Trans Complex Healthcare Pathways. If you questions and/or want to participate please DM or e-mail me on [email protected]

I had the pleasure of helping organize a workshop on the trans community’s involvement in HIV activism with Nikolaos Papadogiannis Dr Hannah J Elizabeth (@sexhistorian.bsky.social) Dr Chase Ledin at National Library of Scotland ! Thanks to everyone who attended and to Eddy Draws who captured the themes of our discussion beautifully 🏳️‍⚧️🩷

Also on this because yes - if trans kids are offered PB, they are more likely to prioritise taking care of their overall health into adulthood, including sexual health. Trans affirming care IS HIV prevention

Tickets for our annual conference in Glasgow are now live! The conference is open to all trans and non-binary people and our supportive friends, parents, partners, family and allies, who are 18 years old and over. For more info and tickets see: outsavvy.com/event/22598/sc…

The latest HIV in Scotland report from Public Health Scotland is out! 📉 New HIV reports from first-ever diagnoses have decreased 🛡️1,277 new individuals accessed PrEP ⬇️ Lowest proportion of first-ever diagnoses at a late stage of HIV infection Read more👉 buff.ly/3Br2rH9

Great to hear our very own Oliver Ellis Waverley Care sharing our work promoting PrEP access amongst Edinburgh's trans community at the Fast Track Cities Celtic Nations workshop.

What a great event to be a part of! Amazing to hear about all the good work that’s being done across the Celtic Nations!

Such a privilege to be part of this project!

Imagining Digital Futures and Sexual Health ✨ Join us for a zine-making workshop exploring social media, technology & sexual health! 🎟️ Tickets: buff.ly/3YAgvY7 📅 Fri 8 Nov 2024 | 6-8pm 📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre Sexual Health Futures in Scotland @Biomedselfsoc

Today, Public Health Scotland published waiting times data for gender identity services in Scotland. This is the first time official data on gender services has been published by PBS. Scottish Trans released this statement on the new data: