Scots AIDS hospice where people once went to die now helping patients thrive

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An Edinburgh AIDS hospice where people once went to die is now helping patients live long, happy lives. To mark World AIDS Day, December 1, and to spread awareness about the AIDS pandemic, we have taken a look back at the history of Waverley Care.The Edinburgh charity has played a major role in battling stigma, spreading awareness, and supporting those with HIV in the capital.

The facility, which was formerly called Milestone, opened in 1991 as the UK’s first purpose-built AIDS hospice.It has built up a remarkable legacy of supporting locals suffering from the disease.

They even welcomed Princess Diana when they first opened their doors.When they first opened, they provided end-of-life care, however the charity’s work has changed dramatically in recent years.

As HIV treatments continued to develop and people with the disease began to live longer, healthier lives, Waverley Care adapted.Our sister title, Edinburgh Live, spoke to Liz Marr, the charity’s Senior Residential Manager, who started working at Milestone in 1995 before life-saving treatments became widely used.