Scottish Government

Useful links

This section provides details and links to some of the key organisations and agencies with an interest in sexual health and wellbeing in Scotland.

Please note that links to external sites and the content and views shared are not the responsibility of The Scottish Government and do not reflect the views of hte Scottish Govenment.

BASHH - British Association of Sexual Health and HIV
The British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) is the lead professional representative body for those practicing sexual health including the management of STIs and HIV in the UK. They determine, monitor and maintain standards of governance in the provision of sexual health and HIV care.

British HIV Association
The British HIV Association (BHIVA),BHIVA has become the leading UK professional association representing professionals in HIV care. It acts as a national advisory body to professions and other organisations on all aspects of HIV care. BHIVA also provides a national platform for HIV care and contributes representatives for international, national and local committees dealing with HIV care. In addition, BHIVA works to promote undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education within HIV care.
 

Caledonia Youth
Caledonia Youth provide support for young people covering sexual health and wellbeing, personal relationships and emotional issues, by offering a range of services – information, advice and education, plus clinics and counselling

CoSLA
The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities is the representative voice of Scottish local government and also acts as the employers' association on behalf of all Scottish councils.

FPA

Formally the Family Planning Association, FPA provide information, advice and support on sexual health, sex and relationships across the UK.

Equality Network
Campaigns for equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender in Scotland. It creates ways for people to contribute to making Scotland a place in which everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, can live free from hatred, prejudice and discrimination.

Health Protection Scotland
Information and statistics on sexual health and BBVs as well as inforamtion on the Scottish BBV and STI Prevention Network.

Hepatitis Scotland

Hepatitis Scotland is the national voluntary sector organisation funded by the Scottish Government to help improve responses to viral hepatitis prevention, treatment and support.

HIV Scotland
HIV Scotland is the National HIV voluntary sector policy organisation, providing HIV information and advice. It gives the views and expertise of voluntary organisations the authority of an independent and collective voice, in particular representing the needs of those living with or vulnerable to HIV.

LGBT Youth Scotland
LGBT Youth Scotland provides services and information for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people under age 26, families and professionals which aim to increase awareness and confidence; as well as reducing isolation and intolerance.

Lothian Sexual Health

The Lowdown 

Information and confidential advice about health concerns for teenagers, including mind, body, relationships and sex.

NHS Inform

NHS Inform is national health information service providing a co-ordinated approach and a single source of quality assured health information for the public in Scotland

NHS 24

NHS24 provides comprehensive up-to-date health information and self care advice for people in Scotland as well as a helpline - 0845 4 24 24 24.

NHS Health Scotland
NHS Health Scotland, through its HIV and Sexual Health programme, works closely with local NHS boards and their partners to implement key outcomes in the Sexual health and Blood borne virus framework. It supports professionals by producing resources to encourage better knowledge and understanding of sexual health and blood borne virus issues amd providing professionals and others with access to relevant research and policies so that local practice is evidence informed.

Sexual Health Scotland

Advice and information on all areas of sexual health

Stonewall Scotland
Aims to achieve equality and social justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Scotland and across the UK.

Waverley Care

Waverley Care is a Scottish charity providing care and support to people living with HIV and Hepatitis C, and to their partners, families and carers. Waverley Care also strive to raise awareness of these conditions and their prevention

West of Scotland Sexual Health Managed Clinical Network

Managed Clinical Networks are groups of health professionals and organisations working together in a manner unconstrained by professional and health board boundaries to ensure equitable provision of high quality, clinically effective services. The West of Scotland Sexual Health Managed Clinical Network was launched on 31st March 2009. Sexual Health services in five NHS Boards have agreed to co-operate in planning and delivery, with the aim of achieving continuous service improvement.

World Health Organisation
Established in 1948 by the United Nations. Its objective is the attainment of the highest possible level of health for all people.

Young Scot

Young Scot provides inforamtion and advice for 11-26 year olds on a range of topics including relationships.