Out For Independence
@outforindy.bsky.social
The official LGBTQ+ wing of the SNP🎗️
Campaigning for a fair, equal, independent Scotland 🏴
Enquiries: [email protected] 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Campaigning for a fair, equal, independent Scotland 🏴
Enquiries: [email protected] 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
This World AIDS Day, let us reflect on how far we've come since the dark days of the 1980s, and let that knowledge inspire us to redouble our efforts against HIV and AIDS today.
December 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
This World AIDS Day, let us reflect on how far we've come since the dark days of the 1980s, and let that knowledge inspire us to redouble our efforts against HIV and AIDS today.
There is still much more to do if Scotland hopes to be a world leader in ending new transmission of HIV by 2030, but this initiative is a welcome reminder of the power the Scottish Government has to change lives for the better.
December 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
There is still much more to do if Scotland hopes to be a world leader in ending new transmission of HIV by 2030, but this initiative is a welcome reminder of the power the Scottish Government has to change lives for the better.
Opt-out testing is a vital tool in the fight against HIV transmission. In Scotland, 98% of people who know their HIV status are on treatment, and people on effective treatment cannot pass it on. Finding undetected cases is the key to breaking chains of transmission.
December 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Opt-out testing is a vital tool in the fight against HIV transmission. In Scotland, 98% of people who know their HIV status are on treatment, and people on effective treatment cannot pass it on. Finding undetected cases is the key to breaking chains of transmission.
NHS Grampian was the first to begin opt-out testing at its A&E department at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in October and it is now set to be expanded to NHS Lothian and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde by March, with other areas to be added as the evidence allows. www.nhsgrampian.org/news/2025/oc...
NHS Grampian’s Emergency Department first in Scotland to introduce routine blood-borne virus testing
NHS Grampian’s Emergency Department first in Scotland to introduce routine blood-borne virus testing
www.nhsgrampian.org
December 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
NHS Grampian was the first to begin opt-out testing at its A&E department at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in October and it is now set to be expanded to NHS Lothian and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde by March, with other areas to be added as the evidence allows. www.nhsgrampian.org/news/2025/oc...
At a time when progress against HIV is endangered worldwide, we at OFI were pleased to note that in its 2025-26 Programme for Government, the Scottish Government committed to rolling out opt-out testing for HIV, as well as hepatitis B and C, at A&E departments - an OFI policy priority.
December 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
At a time when progress against HIV is endangered worldwide, we at OFI were pleased to note that in its 2025-26 Programme for Government, the Scottish Government committed to rolling out opt-out testing for HIV, as well as hepatitis B and C, at A&E departments - an OFI policy priority.
To that end, this is a positive step to rebuild trust and prove that Party Leadership will openly engage with our membership over accountability.
In turn, we look forward to seeing if the reassurances given over Friday/Saturday will be reflected in Tuesday’s statements.
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In turn, we look forward to seeing if the reassurances given over Friday/Saturday will be reflected in Tuesday’s statements.
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May 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
To that end, this is a positive step to rebuild trust and prove that Party Leadership will openly engage with our membership over accountability.
In turn, we look forward to seeing if the reassurances given over Friday/Saturday will be reflected in Tuesday’s statements.
3/3
In turn, we look forward to seeing if the reassurances given over Friday/Saturday will be reflected in Tuesday’s statements.
3/3
John recognised the last few weeks have been exhausting and worrying for the queer community.
He expressed how at a time when other parties are abandoning trans people, he reaffirmed his support for trans rights. And how vital our ongoing work is.
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He expressed how at a time when other parties are abandoning trans people, he reaffirmed his support for trans rights. And how vital our ongoing work is.
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May 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
John recognised the last few weeks have been exhausting and worrying for the queer community.
He expressed how at a time when other parties are abandoning trans people, he reaffirmed his support for trans rights. And how vital our ongoing work is.
2/3
He expressed how at a time when other parties are abandoning trans people, he reaffirmed his support for trans rights. And how vital our ongoing work is.
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LGBT Health and Wellbeing: 0800 464 7000
LGBT Youth: lgbtyouth.org.uk/get-support/
Switchboard: 0800 0119100
Galop: 0800 999 5428
LGBT Youth: lgbtyouth.org.uk/get-support/
Switchboard: 0800 0119100
Galop: 0800 999 5428
April 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
LGBT Health and Wellbeing: 0800 464 7000
LGBT Youth: lgbtyouth.org.uk/get-support/
Switchboard: 0800 0119100
Galop: 0800 999 5428
LGBT Youth: lgbtyouth.org.uk/get-support/
Switchboard: 0800 0119100
Galop: 0800 999 5428
Reposted by Out For Independence
We'd urge people not to panic - there will be lots of commentary coming out quickly that is likely to deliberately overstate the impact that this decision is going to have on all trans people's lives. We'll say more as soon as we're able to. Please look out for yourselves and each other today 💗🏳️⚧️
April 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We'd urge people not to panic - there will be lots of commentary coming out quickly that is likely to deliberately overstate the impact that this decision is going to have on all trans people's lives. We'll say more as soon as we're able to. Please look out for yourselves and each other today 💗🏳️⚧️