What’s changing? ESA? JSA? DLA? Housing Benefit?
Hepatitis Scotland and HIV Scotland, in partnership with Terrence Higgins Trust, are hosting a series of 1 day events focused on the upcoming changes to the Welfare system, and how these changes may have an impact on people with Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs).
Morning Briefing Session: 10:30am – 12:30pm - Everyone Welcome
Each day will consist of a morning briefing session, from 10:30am to 12:30pm, aimed at people affected by BBVs, and those who work with people affected by BBVs. Learn what changes to the benefits system are planned, and possible impacts. Lunch will be provided after the briefing session, for your chance to network and ask questions.
Afternoon Focus Groups: 1:30pm – 3:30pm - For people personally affected by BBVs
Stay after lunch and contribute to a discussion on what the changes to the benefits system will mean for people living with viral Hepatitis or HIV. If you would prefer, you can give your opinion in a 1:1 survey.
Find your local event below, and come along. If you can please let us know if you are planning to come by emailing Lesley@hepatitisscotland.org.uk
| Tuesday 21st February | Greater Glasgow and Clyde | Adephi Centre, 12 Commercial Road, Gorbals, Glasgow, G5 0PQ |
| Friday 24th February | Ayrshire and Arran | Volunteer Rooms, 19 High Street, Irvine, KA12 0BA |
| Tuesday 28th February | Fife and Forth Valley | Relationships Scotland Central, 9 Callendar Road, Falkirk, FK1 1XS |
| Wednesday 29th February | Greater Glasgow and Clyde | Albany Centre, 44 Ashley Street, Glasgow, G3 6DS |
| Friday 2nd March | Tayside | Central Baptist Church, 9a Ward Road, Dundee, DD1 1LP |
| Tuesday 6th March | Lanarkshire | GLO Centre, 78 Muir Street, Motherwell, ML1 1BN |
| Thursday 8th March | Grampian | Aberdeen Foyer, Marywell Centre, Marywell Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6JF |
| Friday 9th March | Highland | Highland Hospice, Bishop’s Road, Inverness, IV3 5SB |
| Tuesday 13th March | Lothian | Cafe Camino, St Mary’s Parish Centre, 1 Little King Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3JR |
| Wednesday 14th March | Dumfries and Galloway | North West Resource Centre, College Drive, Dumfries, DG2 0BX |
Public transport travel expenses will be paid to people personally affected by BBVs who come along so please remember your receipts.
