A lacklustre green paper and soaring STI shows there’s much more to be done

I’m Alex – I’m gay, I’ve played rugby and I’m also living with HIV. 

The Government’s long-awaited Prevention Green Paper is disappointing on PrEP, but includes commitments to a sexual and reproductive health strategy and to ending HIV transmissions by 2030. 

Our Peer Support Scotland project has provided a unique mix of support services to help enable people to live well with HIV and hepatitis C.

Securing a blood donation system that both maintains safety and is based on the most up-to-date information about HIV has always been a key campaign priority for us. 

We must recognise that some of the older generation may be facing difficulties with their mental health and ensure that services are able to support these needs.