Lothian Health Board HIV/AIDS Management Team and Health Promotion Department

Fonds

Identifier: LHB45

Scope and Contents

Lothian Health Board HIV/AIDS Management Team files, 1987-2010; Lothian Health Board Health Promotion Department HIV/AIDS papers, 1989-1999; photographs, 1990s; objects, 1990s.

Dates

Creation: 1984 - 2010

Conditions Governing Access

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Public access to these records is governed by the UK Data Protection Act 2018, the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the relevant version of the Scottish Government Records Management: Health and Social Care Code of Practice (Scotland). Whilst some records may be accessed freely by researchers, the aforementioned legislation and guidelines mean that records containing sensitive information on named individuals may be closed to the public for a set time.

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Biographical / Historical

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The HIV/AIDS Management Team was formed in response to the high rate of HIV infection in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Quick, decisive action was required to try to control the spread of the virus, one of these measures being major advances in health promotion initiatives. Dr George Bath was given the responsibility of managing the HIV/AIDS Management Team, who reported to the Chief Administrative Medical Officer (later known as the Director of Public Health) Dr Helen Zealley.

Full Extent

15 linear metres (approx)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

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