Who We Are
DHIVA is the name for Dietitians working in HIV/AIDS. We’re a group of the British Dietetics Assocation.
We provide education for our members by holding 2 study days each year and have just launched a new Training Day for all dietitians and nutritionists new to working with patients living with HIV infection.
We also support professional development for our members by providing bursaries to attend international conferences and other training opportunities.
We also provide an excellent network for liaising with other health professionals working in this area.
If you would like any information about our group, you can leave a comment at the end of this post.
Chair
Alastair Duncan
Al is Principal HIV Dietitian at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital in London, where he has worked and studied since 1995. Along with Dr Barry Peters he developed the UK’s first multidisciplinary HIV metabolic service, ensuring patients are at the centre of the care pathway. Al has volunteered with The Food Chain for almost 20 years, and as Chair of the Board in 2000-2003 implemented a strategic review delivering a research programme to embed evidence-based guidelines within the charity’s functions – work that was recognised by awards from The Caroline Walker Trust and The Guardian. As Winston Churchill Fellow of 2007 he worked in HIV nutrition in university, clinical and community settings in Botswana, Lesotho and South Africa, and continues to volunteer with the Children’s HIV Association in Southern Africa.
contact details: Alastair.Duncan@gstt.nhs.uk
Jason Theobald 
Jason is a dietitian working at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS. He qualified from the University of Surrey in 2010. Since early in his training he has been interested in Infectious Diseases after having friends diagnosed with HIV and has been a member of DHIVA for 2 years.
contact details: jason_theobald@hotmail.co.uk
Treasurer
Ian Taylor
Awaiting personal information and photograph
contact details: Ian.Taylor@whittington.nhs.uk
Meetings Organisers
Karen Percy
Karen is the HIV dietitian at the Chelsea and Westminster hospital. She is an Australian trained dietitian and has been living and working in the UK for the past 4 years.
Contact details: Karen.Percy@chelwest.nhs.uk
Damon Nicholls
Damon is the HIV Dietitian for The Food Chain, a charity providing education, advice and nutritious food to people in need, living with HIV in London. Damon started with the Food Chain in April 2011 and has a background in clinical dietetics as a HIV Specialist and clinical team leader.
Contact details: Damon.nicholls@foodchain.org.uk
Website: www.foodchain.org.uk
Information and Resources officer
Rosaleen Mc Dermott
Rosaleen is the HIV dietitian at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. Her interest is in cardiovascular risk assessment and vitamin D deficiency.
contact: rosaleen.mcdermott@uhb.nhs.uk
Membership co-ordinator
Jaskawal Sagoo
Jas is a Specialist HIV Dietitian working at Whipps Cross Hospital, Leytonstone. She has been working as a Dietitian for the past 8 years. Her specialist interest is cardiovascular disease’
contact details: Jaskawal.Sagoo@wf-pct.nhs.uk
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