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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
Note: For information on PEP and PrEP access in Scotland, visit the "Medications & Vaccines" section. | |||
There are no entry or residency requirements based on STI status in the United Kingdom.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=190 UNITED KINGDOM AND GIBRALTAR - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | There are no entry or residency requirements based on STI status in the United Kingdom.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=190 UNITED KINGDOM AND GIBRALTAR - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | ||
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* You can get the HPV vaccine (Gardasil) in the United Kingdom. There has been a nationwide HPV vaccination program in place since 2008, which targets vaccinating girls who are 12-13 years old.<ref>[http://www.hpvcentre.net/statistics/reports/GBR_FS.pdf United Kingdom: Human Papillomavirus and Related Cancers, Fact Sheet 2016]</ref> | * You can get the HPV vaccine (Gardasil) in the United Kingdom. There has been a nationwide HPV vaccination program in place since 2008, which targets vaccinating girls who are 12-13 years old.<ref>[http://www.hpvcentre.net/statistics/reports/GBR_FS.pdf United Kingdom: Human Papillomavirus and Related Cancers, Fact Sheet 2016]</ref> | ||
* You can get PEP from your local GUM service, Accident and Emergency departments or at Chalmers Sexual Health Clinic | |||
* Regarding PrEP access in Scotland, here's the update from HIV Scotland (as of February 2017): "In order for PrEP to be made available on the NHS in Scotland it needs to be approved by the SMC, and as part of the decision-making process the SMC will consider evidence in the form of Patient Group Submissions. An application for a drug to be used as PrEP was made to the SMC in December 2016. They have subsequently invited patient groups to make Patient Group Submissions by 6 February 2017, and on 10 April 2017 will announce whether they approve of providing PrEP on the NHS in Scotland."<ref>[http://www.hivscotland.com/our-work/prep-in-scotland/ PrEP in Scotland]</ref> | * Regarding PrEP access in Scotland, here's the update from HIV Scotland (as of February 2017): "In order for PrEP to be made available on the NHS in Scotland it needs to be approved by the SMC, and as part of the decision-making process the SMC will consider evidence in the form of Patient Group Submissions. An application for a drug to be used as PrEP was made to the SMC in December 2016. They have subsequently invited patient groups to make Patient Group Submissions by 6 February 2017, and on 10 April 2017 will announce whether they approve of providing PrEP on the NHS in Scotland."<ref>[http://www.hivscotland.com/our-work/prep-in-scotland/ PrEP in Scotland]</ref> | ||