Our Positive Voice

A local forum for people living with and affected by HIV in Grampian. Working closely with partners to provide peer support, raise awareness and reduce stigma.

[Our Positive Voice @ourposvoice]

The first TV advert on HIV since the UK Government’s ‘Don’t Die of Ignorance’ campaign 40 years ago airs TONIGHT.

The powerful film is a decades over-due update on the incredible progress we’ve made — as well as the abhorrent stigma which remains.

[NHS Grampian @NHSGrampian]

#WorldAIDSDay. If you're living with #HIV or supporting someone who is, connecting with others can make a world of difference.

✨ Our Positive Voice - Grampian (@ourposvoice)

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✨ Four Pillars - Positive Peers (@4pillarsuk)

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[NHS Grampian @NHSGrampian]

#WorldAIDSDay Common misconceptions about HIV have a devastating impact on people living with the virus. But HIV is now treatable, and just one pill a day means it can’t be passed on. And if HIV can’t be passed on, we can end new cases in Scotland. https://t.co/2qtLbsND7t

[National AIDS Trust @NAT_AIDS_Trust]

Despite incredible advances made in the treatment of #HIV, there is still far too much stigma and misinformation surrounding the subject.

Here are five facts about HIV which are vital to understand this #WorldAIDSDay

#UequalsU #CantPassItOn

[Emma Cole 'Positive Voice' HIV+ @emmacolehiv]

Today is my 32nd #WorldAIDSDay living openly as an #HIVpositive woman. I remember my partner Ian and all my friends who died of #AIDS. I pay tribute to all those working in the HIV community to tackle stigma and raise awareness about #HIV particularly the #UequalsU message.

[Tackle HIV @TackleHIV]

Today is World AIDS Day, a time for us to change the narrative on HIV 💪

Now’s the time for communities to take a lead on challenging stigma, encouraging testing, and supporting those that are affected! ✨

@gareththomas14 @ViiVHC

[P&J Opinion @PJOpinion]

@WaverleyCare @GrantSugden @RobertsonPaulC Colin Stewart: I was given 3 months to live in 1996 – now I’m fighting to stop the transmission of HIV by 2030

@ourposvoice #WorldAIDSDay2023

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[Brigstowe @BrigstoweInfo]

HIV stigma has a devastating impact on people living with HIV. Nearly 40 years after the first TV advert Scotland saw this last on their screens last night, sandwiched between the soaps!
Great work @scotgov @THTorguk @WaverleyCare @ourposvoice

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[Terrence Higgins Trust @THTorguk]

NEW: The first TV advert on HIV since the UK Government’s ‘Don’t Die of Ignorance’ campaign 40 years ago airs TONIGHT.

The powerful film is a decades over-due update on the incredible progress we’ve made — as well as the abhorrent stigma which remains.
https://t.co/VRQ7idbedy

[Alison Evison @AlisonEvison]

How much do you know about #HIV? Just completed @NHSGrampian @ourposvoice e-learning module - recognising our shared responsibility to challenge stigmatising behaviour, aware of the devastating impact #stigma can have on people’s lives

[Alison Evison @AlisonEvison]

Pleased on #WorldAIDSDay to attend, with @NHSGrampian colleagues, the re-signing by @AberdeenCC & @ourposvoice of the Paris Declaration #FastTrackCities commitment to end the #HIV epidemic by 2030 & to work together to overcome stigma & discrimination #PublicHealth @HSCAberdeen

[Fast-Track Cities Institute @FTC2030]

We applaud Aberdeen and Grampian for re-committing to @FastTrackCities goals!

[Waverley Care @WaverleyCare]

Fantastic to see Aberdeen & Grampian re-committing to HIV targets yesterday on #WorldAIDSDay
Incredible work has been happening in the city and we are looking forward to collaborating with them and other Scottish cities as a part of Fast-Track Cities Scotland.

[Our Positive Voice @ourposvoice]

Yesterday, on World Aids Day 2022, Lord Provost of Aberdeen & Our Positive Voice resign Aberdeen & Grampian to the Fast Track Cities iniatative with the updated declaration.
@FastTrackCities @IAPAC @FTC2030 @cojast

[Elgin News Round @elginnewsround]

RT pressjournal: RT @PJOpinion: Stigma persists around HIV because of outdated perceptions of the virus and what it means to be HIV positive today, writes Sinclair Laing of @ourposvoice on World AIDS Day.

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[Our Positive Voice @ourposvoice]

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[P&J Opinion @PJOpinion]

"Most face-to-face consultations were cancelled, and people felt isolated and unable to cope," writes Penny Gillies of @NHSGrampian and @ourposvoice.

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[P&J Opinion @PJOpinion]

"A person diagnosed with HIV, on medication, with an undetectable viral load for six months is one of the least risky sexual partners you could have," writes Colin Stewart of @ourposvoice.

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[Our Positive Voice @ourposvoice]

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[Our Positive Voice @ourposvoice]

An important Q+A to participate in below. 👍🏻