1979 Report outlining the practice of prison donations in Scotland. Read more about 1979 Report outlining the practice of prison donations in Scotland.
A press release from September 1983 confirmed that there were no cases on AIDS in Scotland and that blood and blood products were taken solely from Scottish donors, showing a move towards self-sufficiency. Read more about A press release from September 1983 confirmed that there were no cases on AIDS in Scotland and that blood and blood products were taken solely from Scottish donors, showing a move towards self-sufficiency.
It was expected that the DHSS would take the lead and provide nationwide guidance which the SHHD could then follow. Read more about It was expected that the DHSS would take the lead and provide nationwide guidance which the SHHD could then follow.
The CLBA's Working Group on AIDS agreed to consider the transmission of AIDS through blood products. Read more about The CLBA's Working Group on AIDS agreed to consider the transmission of AIDS through blood products.
At an SNBTS directors meeting necessary arrangements were made to provide leaflets to each transfusion centre. Read more about At an SNBTS directors meeting necessary arrangements were made to provide leaflets to each transfusion centre.
A meeting of the SNBTS noted that Dr Maycock had presented data of Au-positive blood and that English directors were considering withdrawal of prison sessions. Read more about A meeting of the SNBTS noted that Dr Maycock had presented data of Au-positive blood and that English directors were considering withdrawal of prison sessions.
While in England and Wales there had been a blanket decision to discontinue hosting donor sessions at prisons and borstals, a decision by the SNBTS for Scotland had not been reached. Read more about While in England and Wales there had been a blanket decision to discontinue hosting donor sessions at prisons and borstals, a decision by the SNBTS for Scotland had not been reached.
The consensus was that the AIDS leaflet had not been particularly useful, despite its widespread donor distribution. Read more about The consensus was that the AIDS leaflet had not been particularly useful, despite its widespread donor distribution.
At a CBLA working group on AIDS, Dr Gunson commented that the AIDS leaflet was the only practical step being taken. Read more about At a CBLA working group on AIDS, Dr Gunson commented that the AIDS leaflet was the only practical step being taken.
Letter from Dr Bell to Dr McIntyre which highlighted the complexities of addressing AIDS in donor centres, including deciding the need for different leaflets for the general public and specifically for the homosexual community. Read more about Letter from Dr Bell to Dr McIntyre which highlighted the complexities of addressing AIDS in donor centres, including deciding the need for different leaflets for the general public and specifically for the homosexual community.