In 1983 it was noted that the proposed amendments to the AIDS leaflet had been overlooked, and so, under the advice of Paul Winstanley, 200 000 leaflets were printed in Scotland. Read more about In 1983 it was noted that the proposed amendments to the AIDS leaflet had been overlooked, and so, under the advice of Paul Winstanley, 200 000 leaflets were printed in Scotland.
An article in The Scotsman on 31 October 1983 noted a 50% increase in British AIDS cases in September, from 16 to 24. Read more about An article in The Scotsman on 31 October 1983 noted a 50% increase in British AIDS cases in September, from 16 to 24.
The first AIDS related death was reported in Scotland in the Daily Record on 17 February 1984. Read more about The first AIDS related death was reported in Scotland in the Daily Record on 17 February 1984.
A local leaflet that was distributed in Edinburgh in 1994 was described as being more assertive than those previously released. Read more about A local leaflet that was distributed in Edinburgh in 1994 was described as being more assertive than those previously released.
A memo from Hugh Morison to John Mackay stated that following the discovery of HTLV-3 antibodies in Scottish people with haemophilia, there were steps being taken to withdraw implicated Factor 8. Read more about A memo from Hugh Morison to John Mackay stated that following the discovery of HTLV-3 antibodies in Scottish people with haemophilia, there were steps being taken to withdraw implicated Factor 8.
A memo from Hugh Morison to John Mackay stated that following the revised SNBTS leaflet, steps were now being urgently taken to issue the leaflet to donors in the West of Scotland and to those throughout Scotland who did not receive mailed reminders. Read more about A memo from Hugh Morison to John Mackay stated that following the revised SNBTS leaflet, steps were now being urgently taken to issue the leaflet to donors in the West of Scotland and to those throughout Scotland who did not receive mailed reminders.
Dr Bell emphasised the need for a uniform policy throughout the UK. Read more about Dr Bell emphasised the need for a uniform policy throughout the UK.
At an Advisory Committee on the NBTS meeting Dr Bell suggested using small donor pools so that the health status of donors could be more closely monitored. Read more about At an Advisory Committee on the NBTS meeting Dr Bell suggested using small donor pools so that the health status of donors could be more closely monitored.
At an Advisory Committee on the NBTS meeting it was recommended that the DHSS ministers consider issuing the revised leaflet to discourage high-risk donors from donating. Read more about At an Advisory Committee on the NBTS meeting it was recommended that the DHSS ministers consider issuing the revised leaflet to discourage high-risk donors from donating.
Notes on directors meetings describe regular communication between the SHHD and DHSS. Read more about Notes on directors meetings describe regular communication between the SHHD and DHSS.