Heather Cumberland, Community Engagement Lead

Heather works with people from all across Scotland to understand the needs of different communities and uses their input to shape the design and delivery of services.

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HIV Scotland appoint Umais Tahir as Programmes Lead

HIV Scotland have announced Umais Tahir has been appointed to lead HIV Scotland's emerging programmes, such as HIV Self Test Scotland and HIV Scotland: Wellbeing.
HIV Scotland signs Equality Action Pledge

On Thursday June 11th 2020, the Board of HIV Scotland approved the request to sign the Equality Action Pledge, and a working group of Board members has been set up to support the Chief Executive meet the pledge outcomes and provide a report to future Board meetings.
Live in Lockdown 2

HIV Scotland is delighted to present Live in Lockdown 2! Expect fabulous drag queens, powerhouse vocalists and hilarious comedians who have all come together during lockdown to entertain you in the comfort of your living room, and raise money for HIV Scotland. It's an extra-special show too, as we'll be celebrating our Chief Executive, Nathan Sparling's 30th Birthday.
Police to stop labelling people living with HIV "contagious" on intelligence database

HIV Scotland uncovered the practice, forcing Police Scotland to conduct a review and announcing a stop to the policy. HIV Scotland welcome the move, but say fundamental questions still remain.

Nathan Sparling, Chief Executive

Nathan is responsible for achieving the strategic goals set by the HIV Scotland Board by ensuring the development and delivery of strategies, operations, the team and culture.
Jeffrey Hirono, Policy & Research Lead

Jeffrey is responsible for the research that informs the work of HIV Scotland. In particular, Jeffrey explores inequalities that drive negative health behaviours, including HIV-related stigma and the factors which create and reinforce barriers to HIV testing.
Kevin Rowe, Fundraising Lead

Kevin manages HIV Scotland's fundraising strategy and mission to raise roughly £300,000 per year from a variety of sources.
Henry Gray, Events & Communications Leads

Henry works to produce innovative and exciting events that embody our vision and mission, whilst ensuring we communicate with the public about our successes and achievements.
Sam Paton, Vounteering & Administration Lead

Sam works with our volunteers to coordinate our various vounteer-focused events. She also offers administrative support to the rest of the team across projects.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and people living with HIV in Scotland

We're regularly updating information about COVID-19 (also known as the novel Coronavirus) as we understand that people who live with weakened or compromised immune systems may be experiencing an extra level of anxiety and uncertainty at this time.
One Year On - Chief Executive Comment

Our Chief Executive, Nathan Sparling, comments on the successes, challenges and what's to come after one year at the top.
Consultation on Malicious Disclosure of HIV Status

HIV Scotland has launched a consultation to understand the views of people living with and affected by HIV, organisations and legal professionals on whether malicious disclosure of someone's HIV status should be made a hate crime.
HIV Scotland comment on data leak from NHS Highland

Our Chief Executive, Nathan Sparling, has commented on the news that the personal information of 37 people was leaked in an email by NHS Highland.
Election 2019: Addressing Scotland’s Drug Crisis

HIV Scotland joined with Waverley Care, the Hepatitis C Trust, Hwupenyu and Terrence Higgins Trust to ask General Election candidates to back drug reform.
What is physical distancing?
Police to stop labelling people living with HIV "contagious" on intelligence database

HIV Scotland uncovered the practice, forcing Police Scotland to conduct a review and announcing a stop to the policy. HIV Scotland welcome the move, but say fundamental questions still remain.
New Year, new opportunities

Our Chief Executive, Nathan Sparling, blogs on the opportunities which the new decade offers us in the HIV sector.
Remembering Derek Ogg QC

Our chair, Dr Nicoletta Policek, writes about her memories of Derek Ogg QC - and how he saved her life - ahead of his funeral on Friday 15th May.
Sex, Health and Mental Wellbeing during COVID-19 Questionnaire

You are invited to take part in an anonymous and confidential survey about the sexual, physical and mental health experiences of people living with HIV and PrEP users during Scotland’s COVID-19 lockdown.