
THT needs you to get involved!We're developing new resources for people living with HIV - if you're one of those people why not get involved and give your opinions? | ![]() |
Developing standards for HIV services in ScotlandNHS Quality Improvement Scotland is about to start developing national standards for HIV services across Scotland that are delivered through the NHS and some voluntary organisations. They will cover Prevention, Recognition and Diagnosis, Treatment and Care.
It is crucial that we involve people affected by HIV in the standards development process therefore, we are planning to establish an Advocacy Group to work in partnership with the Project Group. We are very keen to hear from:
If you would like to be involved in developing these standards, you can do so in a number of ways:
Spaces are limited but should you require more information on the support we can offer or would like to discuss further with someone at NHS QIS, please get in touch with Karen. All communications will be treated in the strictest confidence!
Karen Grant
Project Officer
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland
Delta House
50 West Nile Street
Glasgow G1 2NP
Phone: 0141 225 5569
Textphone: 0141 241 6316
Email: karengrant2@nhs.net

We're looking for people like you to get involved in a drugs trial for a new drug that can stop HIV infection.
It is important to test this new drug on a balanced mix of the population before the study moves into the countries most affected by HIV/AIDS. We’re looking for volunteers from all walks of life but particularly people from the black community and women. This trial is to check that any of the drugs side-effects are understood and to find out how long the drug remains in your body. To join you must:
Approval for this trial has been given by Oxford Research Ethics Committee. Your GP will be informed if you join the trial and it put's you at no risk of becoming HIV positive.
Brighton: call the Clinical Investigation Research Unit on 01273 696955 extn 3522/3528. Leave your number and a member of the trial team will call you back.
St Thomas’, London: call the Harrison Wing Research Team on 020 7188 2608/9/10 or email HW.Research@gstt.nhs.uk.
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London: call 020 8746 5603.
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