HIV/Hepatitis Service

The overall aim of the HIV/Hepatitis service is to reduce the spread of blood borne viruses (HIV, Hepatitis B and C) and to provide support to those who are affected by HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis B or C.

The main features of the service are:

• One to one counselling available for those affected by HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis
• Drop-in Hep A & B vaccination clinic available every Monday afternoon
• Advice on ways to reduce the risk of transmission of blood borne pathogens provided through the needle exchange service and through a range of outreach locations
• Advice to people who are HIV or Hep B or C positive on ways of minimising the risk of transmission to others
• Distribution of leaflets /factual information to service users
• Maintenance of library resource on HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B and C
• Training / Consultancy to other agencies on issues relating to HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis
• Liaison and referral to other appropriate services.

Drugs Action
7 Hadden Street
Aberdeen
AB11 6NU
Scotland

Helpline: 01224 594700
Admin: 01224 577120
Fax: 01224 592295
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