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Waverley Care is Scotland’s leading HIV and hepatitis C charity. Everything we do is guided by the experiences of the people we work with, from shaping the services we deliver to influencing national policy around sexual health and blood borne viruses.

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Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · Feb 19

Yesterday, we were thrilled to launch our HIV anti-stigma documentary, See You, See Me, See Us.

The film explores the emotional impact of loneliness following an HIV diagnosis, the challenges, resilience, and hope for the future. 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWQx...

See Me, See You, See Us!

YouTube video by Waverley Care

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Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · 3d

🌟 Celebrating #TrusteesWeek 2025 🌟

A huge thank you to our incredible Board of Trustees for your leadership, compassion & commitment to building a Scotland where people affected by HIV or hepatitis C can live well. 💜

#ThankYouTrustees #WaverleyCare

Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · 13d

This #BlackHistoryMonth, Ese Johnson from Waverley Care shares how community, representation and trust are helping tackle HIV stigma and improve health in Scotland’s Black communities. 💜

Read more: buff.ly/S9ZLkzI

Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · 14d

At Waverley Care, we know change starts with community 💜

Our new video with community leaders explores HIV treatment, PrEP, prevention, and fighting stigma.

Watch & help build a Scotland where everyone is informed and supported: buff.ly/6PA4BXn

#BlackHistoryMonth

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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · 14d

We’re hiring! ✨

Join us at Waverley Care and help make a difference across Scotland.

- Digital Marketing Officer (Fundraising)
- Fundraising Administrator

📍 Hybrid (Edinburgh or Glasgow)
🗓️ Apply by 19 Nov
📧 Find out more here: buff.ly/TEmCOd0 and apply now: [email protected]

Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · 25d

We have the tools to end new HIV transmission. Now we need the commitment to make history. ✊

👉 Read more & download our policy scorecard: www.waverleycare.org/news-and-sto...

#EndHIV #HIVTesting #PublicHealth #Scotland #HIVAwareness

Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · 25d

4️⃣ Invest in HIV support services & re-engage the nearly 20% of people in Scotland who’ve been lost to HIV care

5️⃣ Commit to multi-year funding for anti-stigma campaigns & HIV awareness in health & social care 🧵👇

Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · 25d

We called on the Scottish Government to:

1️⃣ Deliver opt-out HIV testing in A&Es across @nhslothian.bsky.social & @nhsggc.bsky.social

2️⃣ Expand #PrEP access beyond sexual health clinics — incl. through community pharmacies

3️⃣ Fund a National HIV Testing Week to boost testing & tackle stigma 🧵👇

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Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · 25d

We’ve made real progress — but ending new transmission by 2030 will only happen if we:

• Normalise HIV testing

• Improve access to prevention like #PrEP

• Support people living with HIV to live well, free from stigma 🧵👇

Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · 25d

Chaired by SNP candidate @lloydmelville.bsky.social , we were delighted to be joined by Public Health Minister @jennimintomsp.bsky.social .🧵👇

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Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · 25d

Scotland could be the first country in the world to end new HIV transmission — but only if we act boldly. @waverleycare.bsky.social & @tht.org.uk joined the @snp.org Party Conference to show how the Scottish Parliament can lead in ending HIV. 🧵👇

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Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · 27d

Yesterday Waverley Care said farewell to Milestone House 💜

Since 1991, it has been a haven of care, compassion & community for people affected by HIV & hepatitis C. While Waverley Care is moving on, Milestone’s spirit and legacy live on as we continue our work to end new HIV transmissions by 2030.🌈

Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · Oct 6

🎭 We are raising the curtain on HIV ALOUD — a new creative project with @EdinburghPlayhouse giving voice to people living with HIV.

Thanks to @TNLCommunityFund for £20k support!

✍️ Want to help bring HIV ALOUD to life? Read more and apply to be our creative writer here: buff.ly/B7mrZ72

Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · Sep 30

Public Health Scotland’s latest HIV in Scotland report shows real progress towards ending new HIV transmission but also makes clear where action is urgently needed. 👉 Read the full report here: buff.ly/dbCqddD

Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · Sep 29

We’re hiring! 💜 Join Waverley Care as a Community Engagement Officer (Minority Ethnic Health):

📍 Glasgow (hybrid working)
🕒 Part-time, 21 hrs/week
💷 £17,239 per annum (pro-rata)
📅 Fixed term until Dec 2026

Find out more here: buff.ly/IAhVpTP Apply by 22 Oct: [email protected]

Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · Sep 11

🌟 Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers, staff, performers & partners for making #EdFringe 2025 a success! Together we raised £56,094.14 🎉 Congrats to @LBGplc – winners of our Big Corporate Shake-Up! 💜 #WaverleyCare #Fringe

Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · Sep 10

This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we stand for a Scotland where:

✨ People living with HIV are never alone in their mental health journey.
✨ HIV stigma is challenged every day, everywhere.
✨ Hope, connection & community speak louder than silence.

📝 Read our blog:

World Suicide Prevention Day: Supporting Mental Health for People Living with HIV

The Positive Voices 2022 Survey Report –the largest study of people living with HIV in the UK—shows that while treatment has transformed physical health, mental health remains a huge challenge.

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Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · Sep 10

World Suicide Prevention Day 💛 You are not alone.

We offer safe, confidential support around HIV, hep C & sexual health: buff.ly/mfiWwB3

Need urgent help? Samaritans 116 123 | NHS 24 (111) | Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87 | Text SHOUT to 85258

You are not alone! Help is out there—please reach out

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Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · Sep 1

Join us as we say goodbye to Milestone House 💜 Explore our archive (incl. Princess Diana’s visit), add to our Memory Tree and enjoy refreshments 🎟️ Free tickets: buff.ly/FrEc9T9

Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · Aug 24

💙 Are you living with HIV and on treatment?

The SHARE Collaborative at Queen Mary University of London wants to hear from you! Your voice matters – help shape the future of HIV care.

👉 Fill out the survey here:

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.

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Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · Aug 22

📢 We’re hiring: Senior Policy & Comms Officer
📍 Hybrid (Edinburgh/Glasgow) | 💷 £34–37k

Join @WaverleyCare to lead policy & comms, influence HIV & hepatitis C strategies, and support Scotland’s goal of zero new HIV transmission by 2030.

👉 Apply now: buff.ly/EjzXXmj

Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · Jul 31

To read more and download our policy scorecard visit our website 👇

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#GetToZero #Scotland #HIV

Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · Jul 31

5️⃣ Commit multi-year funding to build upon the success of the anti-stigma campaign and improve HIV awareness in the health and social care sectors.

Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · Jul 31

4️⃣ Invest in HIV support services and develop a national programme to re-engage the growing number of people lost to HIV care, who now represent nearly 20% of Scotland’s HIV-positive population.

Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · Jul 31

3️⃣ Fund a National HIV Testing Week to increase testing uptake and tackle HIV stigma.

Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · Jul 31

2️⃣ Enable PrEP access outside of sexual health clinics, including through community pharmacies.