Grant Sugden
@grantsugden.bsky.social
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
www.waverleycare.org
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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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Please share widely across your networks in Europe and the UK.
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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.
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July 22, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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.
bit.ly/4m5ktRm
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Please share widely across your networks in Europe and the UK.
bit.ly/4m5ktRm
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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.
July 1, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Happy birthday to the musical love of my life Debbie Harry ❤️@blondieband.bsky.social. An icon, a trailblazer, so cool and what songs.
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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. 👉https://buff.ly/ZMBf4Ub
@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. 👉https://buff.ly/ZMBf4Ub
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...
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May 23, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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. 👉https://buff.ly/ZMBf4Ub
@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. 👉https://buff.ly/ZMBf4Ub
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"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...
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
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...
www.politicshome.com
May 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
"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...
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
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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.
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.
Are you living with #HIV & aged over 50 in the UK or a carer for someone who is?
What are your health and care concerns about HIV and ageing?
Please help to create a "bank" of research questions to improve the health and care of older adults with HIV
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/socs/have-...
What are your health and care concerns about HIV and ageing?
Please help to create a "bank" of research questions to improve the health and care of older adults with HIV
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/socs/have-...
Have your say to improve the care of people aged over 50 living with HIV in the UK
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk
May 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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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.
The survey ends next Saturday, 17th May!
*********
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.
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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...
www.gov.scot/publications...
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.
www.gov.scot
May 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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...
www.gov.scot/publications...
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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.
Are you living with #HIV & aged over 50 in the UK or a carer for someone who is?
What are your health and care concerns about HIV and ageing?
Please help to create a "bank" of research questions to improve the health and care of older adults with HIV
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/socs/have-...
What are your health and care concerns about HIV and ageing?
Please help to create a "bank" of research questions to improve the health and care of older adults with HIV
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/socs/have-...
Have your say to improve the care of people aged over 50 living with HIV in the UK
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk
May 2, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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.
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Erasure's Andy Bell announces solo tour, shares Debbie Harry collab from new album www.brooklynvegan.com/erasures-and...
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.
www.brooklynvegan.com
April 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Erasure's Andy Bell announces solo tour, shares Debbie Harry collab from new album www.brooklynvegan.com/erasures-and...
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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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Please share! Closing date 2 April
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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...
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March 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
Please share! Closing date 2 April
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
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 support🙏
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 support🙏
February 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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 support🙏
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 support🙏
Please take time to watch our short film @waverleycare.bsky.social which powerfully highlights personal stories of living with HIV.
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...
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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February 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Please take time to watch our short film @waverleycare.bsky.social which powerfully highlights personal stories of living with HIV.
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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 👇
New from me on Substack: we have five years to end new cases of HIV and we must not fail. Let's get it done.
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Five Years to End New Cases of HIV
The global consquences of the Trump adminsration's disengagement with HIV prevention could be lethal. In the UK we have the opportunity to write a different story. But there is no time to lose.
open.substack.com
February 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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 👇