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CEO Waverley Care, Scotland's HIV and Hepatitis C charity, dad to the best ever wirey dachshund Margot 🐢. Blondie fan and avid runner. All views very much all my very own. www.waverleycare.org

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Ask Us Europe This survey aims to gather insights from the perspective of people living with HIV on discussions with HIV healthcare provider about new HIV treatments.

Our latest study 'ASK US Europe' is live and open to recruitment for people living with HIV in Europe who are on ART!

Please share widely across your networks in Europe and the UK.

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22.07.2025 10:19 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
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Happy birthday to the musical love of my life Debbie Harry ❀️@blondieband.bsky.social. An icon, a trailblazer, so cool and what songs.

01.07.2025 07:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

See you there!πŸ₯°

06.06.2025 13:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Policy and commissioning must recognise we cannot end HIV cases without the voluntary sector This week, the APPG on HIV & Sexual Health and the National AIDS Trust co-hosted a packed and powerful reception to mark the launch of HIV Outcomes...

HIV services are at a crossroads!
@michaelpaynemp.bsky.social‬ explores the new HIV Outcomes UK report and explains why urgent funding for the voluntary sector is essential if we’re serious about reaching zero new HIV transmission by 2030. πŸ‘‰https://buff.ly/ZMBf4Ub

23.05.2025 11:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Policy and commissioning must recognise we cannot end HIV cases without the voluntary sector This week, the APPG on HIV & Sexual Health and the National AIDS Trust co-hosted a packed and powerful reception to mark the launch of HIV Outcomes...

"The #HIV voluntary sector has changed thousands of lives and always stepped in where others haven’t. Now is the time to choose the path that puts people, and the charities that support them, first" @michaelpaynemp.bsky.social writes in @politicshome.bsky.social

www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

23.05.2025 12:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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The survey ends next Saturday, 17th May!
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Good responses so far, so thanks!
Just need responses from East of England, Northern Ireland, and Wales, and we got UK covered!

Also want to hear from more minoritised communities and women.

11.05.2025 16:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Programme for Government 2025 to 2026 It will focus on: eradicating child poverty, growing the economy, tackling the climate emergency, delivering high quality and sustainable public services in Scotland.

We welcome the announcement of the roll-out of #HIV opt-out testing in emergency departments in @nhslothian.bsky.social and @nhsggc.bsky.social. This will identify new cases and ensure care - vital for the aims of the Scottish Elimination Plan, and ending transmissions.

www.gov.scot/publications...

06.05.2025 15:11 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's crucial we understand the needs and challenges of aging with #HIV. If you have questions you'd like answered, please take a couple of minutes to fill in this survey to shape research.

02.05.2025 09:22 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Erasure's Andy Bell announces solo tour, shares Debbie Harry collab from new album Erasure's Andy Bell will release new solo album 'Ten Crowns' on May 2.

Erasure's Andy Bell announces solo tour, shares Debbie Harry collab from new album www.brooklynvegan.com/erasures-and...

22.04.2025 19:47 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
ANDY BELL (ERASURE) - Heart's a Liar (featuring Debbie Harry) [Official Video]
ANDY BELL (ERASURE) - Heart's a Liar (featuring Debbie Harry) [Official Video] YouTube video by erasureinfo

Andy Bell & Debbie Harry, what more could you ask for?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg4B...

23.04.2025 13:47 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Research Manager The Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for a Research Manager to work on a 6 year, Wellcome funded Discovery Award Medicine w...

We are looking for a part-time (3 days/week Research Manager to support our #MedicineWithoutDoctors 6 year project in Edinburgh.

Please share! Closing date 2 April

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15.03.2025 13:02 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Today @thtorguk.bsky.social and @waverleycare.bsky.social held a breakfast briefing at the Scottish Labour Party conference.

Great opportunity to share what more needs to happen to ensure Scotland achieves zero new HIV transmission by 2030.

Thanks @paulsweeney.bsky.social for your supportπŸ™

22.02.2025 14:38 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Please take time to watch our short film @waverleycare.bsky.social which powerfully highlights personal stories of living with HIV.

22.02.2025 12:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thoughts from me ahead of a fringe event at Scottish Labour conference tomorrow on getting to zero new HIV cases by 2030 hosted by @thtorguk.bsky.social & Waverley Care and chaired by @paulsweeney.bsky.social πŸ‘‡

21.02.2025 12:39 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0