Active Fundraisers

Browse through these profiles if you'd like to support a fundraiser or click the button below to set up your own fundraising page!

Cumberland's May Marathon

Heather Cumberland

I want to use my hour of daily exercise to make a difference for people living with and at risk of HIV in Scotland, and have roped my parents into joining me!

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Dr. Karen Thomson

Karen is a social scientist with a background in psychology. In additional to her substantive post as a senior lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University, Karen has been the the Head of Learning and Teaching for the School of Life Sciences; the Associate Dean, Learning Teaching and Quality, for the School of Health and Life Sciences; and is now undertaking a strategic international role for the School, Associate Dean International.
Community Advisory Network Meeting (Online)

Join us for our Community Advisory Network meeting to discuss with our valued community members the exciting ongoing work at HIV Scotland!
Hosanna Bankhead

Hosanna has obtained an MSc.in Social Development and Health from Queen Margaret University, launching her into the health sector. In 2008, Hosanna was employed by Terrence Higgins Trust as a Health Trainer for people living with HIV before becoming a Development manager for HIV Scotland. Recognising a huge gap in Africans accessing culturally sensitive organisations, Hosanna founded and led the Hwupenyu Health and Wellbeing Project until her retirement in 2019.
Chair: Dr. Nicoletta Policek

Dr Nicoletta Policek is Associate Professor in Policing and Criminology and Head of the Graduate School at the University of Cumbria, UK. Nicoletta’s specialisms are to be summarised in Human Rights legislation and Human Rights violations; migration studies; gender and sexuality studies; war, crimes against humanity and genocide; sex work; HIV/AIDS and public health; social impact of epidemics and emergencies.

Do I have to tell sexual partners if I’m undetectable?
Self-testing
Does PrEP interact with other medications?
Will taking PrEP after unprotected sex prevent HIV?
Fake ‘HIV Herbal Cures’: Staying vigilant on Social Media

We recently took Facebook to task over their slow pace when it came to removing harmful misinformation and fake adverts for 'herbal HIV cures'.
Sex, Drugs and Scotland's Health

HIV Scotland, IRESH and many other sector partners are delighted to announce that our Sex, Drugs and Scotland's Health Conference on October 19-21 2021.
Where can I take an HIV test?
Can I change from daily dosing to event based PrEP?
How can I tell my employer that I need to self-isolate or work from home?
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.