Diabetes UK Scotland is dedicated to putting the interests of people with diabetes first, through the best in campaigning, research and care.
Our team
Diabetes UK Scotland has an enthusiastic team of staff and volunteers who carry out our work in Scotland. Here is some of the staff and volunteers who are here to help you.
Jane-Claire Judson – National Director
Jane-Claire joined Diabetes UK Scotland in 2008 and leads our work in Scotland. Previously she held posts at the Scottish Funding Councils, NUS Scotland and was previously the Corporate Policy Manager for the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. She is particularly focused on making sure the voice of people living with diabetes is heard at all levels in Scotland, supporting our volunteers, and working with the NHS to support better diabetes care.
Alan McGinley – Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Alan has been with us for 7 years and works to make sure the Scottish Government, Politicians and the NHS have the right policies in place and are aware of the needs of people living with diabetes in Scotland.
Allan Kirkwood – Volunteer Development Officer
Allan works to support all our volunteers and voluntary groups. He also co-ordinates volunteer support at our many Roadshows. He is responsible for organising the volunteer conference and award’s events.
Stephen Fyfe – Media and Communications Officer
Stephen co-ordinates all Diabetes UK Scotland’s communications including working with newspapers, radio and television and produces our Connect Newsletter and keeps our website and Facebook group up to date. Stephen joined Diabetes UK Scotland in 2004 and previously worked in volunteer development.
Anne Paris – National Care Advisor
Anne has a wide range of activities in her role. She leads our care support work in Scotland and also works with NHS Scotland and the Scottish Diabetes Groups. Before coming to Diabetes UK, Anne previously worked in the pharmaceutical industry, and before that was a nurse and midwife.
Nicola Marshall – Corporate Trust Fundraiser
Nicola is responsible for managing and developing Trust and Foundation relationships as well as marketing relationships with key clients in all private and public sector industries within Scotland.
Cheryl Carlin – Office Manager
Cheryl started as Office Manager in 2010 after previously working as the Director’s PA and Event’s Organiser. She previously worked for North Lanarkshire Council as a Senior Clerical Assistant.
Tony Doherty – Service Improvement Advisor
Tony is a Diabetes Specialist Nurse on secondment to Diabetes UK Scotland. His job is to work with the NHS and service users to improve the quality and provision of diabetes education and diabetes service delivery.