Scotland has a historic opportunity in its grasp. Advances in HIV treatment and prevention tools mean that ending HIV transmission is possible by 2030.
To meet this 2030 goal, it is critically important that no one is left behind and that every person living with HIV has access to the treatment, care and support they need.
Together with Terrence Higgins Trust and Waverley Care, this briefing demonstrates how investment in retention and re-engagement services will save lives, save money to the healthcare service, and reduce new transmissions of HIV.
The next Scottish Government must develop a national programme to find and re-engage the significant number of people lost to HIV care.
This briefing builds on a report, No one left behind: Re-engaging the 12,000 people not in HIV, care by National AIDS Trust, on re-engagement in HIV care across the UK.