The Scottish government decision came after a consultation on gay marriage Scotland could become the first part of the UK to introduce gay marriage after the SNP government announced plans to make the change. Ministers confirmed they would bring forward a bill on the issue, indicating the earliest ceremonies could take place by the start of 2015. Political leaders, equality … [Read more...]
Opponents of equality spend £10k+ on adverts
Dear friend, Conservative religious groups in Scotland have today splashed out over £10,000 on adverts in national newspapers opposing equal marriage. The adverts, which appeared in today’s Daily Record, Herald and Scotsman, announce “a new campaign” against equality called “Scotland for Marriage”. The advert text is as follows [with our comments in brackets]: “For … [Read more...]
Improving Sexual Health Services in Scotland
Executive summary The improvements made by NHS boards to sexual health services over the last few years reflect the World Health Organization’s view of sexual health. ‘Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and … [Read more...]
Standards for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Services [Health Improvement Scotland]
The final standards for HIV services and the accompanying self-evaluation tool are now available to download. The standards were developed following a 12-week consultation period, details of which can be found within the standards introduction. All comments received throughout the consultation period were collated and presented to the project group and subgroups during the … [Read more...]
The Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Framework 2011-2015
Introduction The Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Framework sets out the Scottish Government's agenda in relation to sexual health, HIV, hepatitis C and hepatitis B for the next four years. For the first time, these four policy areas have been brought together into a single integrated strategy. Building on the solid foundations of proven and successful Scottish Government … [Read more...]