Publication
Positively Employed: An Employer's Guide to HIV and Other Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)
| Contents: | Acknowledgements Introduction Why are HIV and other BBVs a workplace issue? Definitions Your legal duties explained Simple inexpensive steps you can take Best practice Further information and support Further reading |
Further information and support
Safe and Healthy Working
Safe and Healthy Working is a new service in Scotland to support employers and employees in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The service gives all SME employers and their workers equal access to free and confidential advice, information and support on occupational health and safety in the workplace.
For free information and advice phone 0800 019 2211 or visit www.safeandhealthyworking.com
ACAS
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service provides confidential help on all employment matters. Telephone the Acas Helpline on 08457 47 47 47 or visit www.acas.org.uk
Scotland’s Health at Work (SHAW)
SHAW is a national award scheme (Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards) that rewards employers who demonstrate commitment to improving the health and ultimately the performance of their workforce. For more information or to contact your local SHAW advisor, telephone 01224 551444 or visit www.shaw.uk.com
British Liver Trust
Provides support and information on adult liver disease, including Hepatitis. Telephone 01473 276 328 or visit www.britishlivertrust.org.uk
Scottish Centre for Infection and Environmental Health
Undertakes surveillance of HIV and other BBVs and provides expert operational support on them to NHS boards and local authorities in Scotland. Visit www.show.scot.nhs.uk/scieh
HIV Scotland
National HIV agency for the voluntary sector in Scotland.
Visit www.hivscotland.com
Waverley Care Solas
Waverley Care Solas provides up to date information on HIV to agencies and individuals alike as well as providing a support service for people living with HIV. Visit www.waverleycare.org or telephone 0131 661 0982.
National AIDS Trust (NAT)
The UK’s leading HIV and AIDS policy development and advocacy organisation. Visit www.nat.org.uk