Terrence Higgins-Trust: Last News

Zack Hudson’s HIV diagnosis storyline on EastEnders has sparked a surge in viewers wanting to learn more about the virus.

Despite PrEP’s effectiveness at preventing HIV, new research has revealed that just 20% of people know about it in the UK.

One of the UK’s leading sexual health charities, Terrence Higgins Trust, has cut ties with the government over its approach to the monkeypox outbreak.

More than two dozen HIV organisations and charities are partnering to hold a march, vigil and rally in order to fight stigma.

Terrence Higgins Trust – a charity set up in Terry’s memory by friends and his partner to promote awareness and prevent the spread of the virus – suggests huge stigma still surrounds the public’s perception of HIV.Data from YouGov polling of more than 2,000 Brits found only 30% of people would be comfortable dating someone living with HIV, while just 37% of people would feel fine kissing someone who has the virus.Alex Sparrowhawk, from Manchester, was diagnosed with HIV in 2009 and fears people still carry outdated views from the 1980s when it comes to the illness.‘I’m a happy, confident person living with HIV and very open about my status,’ he told Metro.co.uk.‘But it’s not always easy when there’s still so much stigma in the world and to keep being resilient in the face of that.‘There’s no reason not to kiss or date me, other than because I have a boyfriend.

The five-part Channel 4/HBO Max series, which was written by Russell T. Davies, depicts the lives of a group of gay men living through the HIV/AIDS crisis in the United Kingdom from 1981 to 1991.

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has announced a new one module online training session, Chemsex Awareness Training, which will cover:The training is free, and will be delivered interactively via Zoom.The training is just one module so if you are interested please sign up to one of the following dates (10am-1pm):If you would like to sign up to any of these sessions, email brightontraining@tht.org.uk

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) will be running two series of sessions throughout May and June focusing on Life after lockdown and Work and Skills. These sessions are open to anyone living with HIV throughout the UK and more info can be found by CLICKING HERE.During May, THT will be running four standalone workshops focusing on life after lockdown.

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has announced free, online HIV Awareness Training with added modules.If you haven’t done this training before, you will need to complete the first three compulsory two-hour modules that make up THT’s normal one day HIV Awareness Training. You are then welcome to add on one or both of the additional modules that focus on specific issues around HIV & Ageing or HIV & Black Communities.If you have already attended the HIV Awareness Training, either online or in person, then you can book on to do the extra modules in HIV & Ageing or HIV & Black Communities.

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has announced a series of Zoom wellbeing sessions for those living with HIV. For more info, CLICK HERE or email livingwell@tht.org.uk.

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has announced new dates for its online Chemsex Awareness Training.This is a new one module online training session and will cover:If you would like to sign up to either of these sessions, email brightontraining@tht.org.uk

The Russell T Davies drama is continuing to have an amazing impact on the UK LGBTQ+ community after it has been reported that HIV tests have increased fourfold.

New research undertaken by the Terrence Higgins Trust as part of national HIV testing week found straight people are considerably less likely to get tested for the virus, despite making up 40% of recorded cases in 2019. 58% of LGBTQ+ poll respondents said they had been tested for HIV in their lifetime, compared to only 16% of non-LGBTQ+ people.

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has announced My Community Forum for people living with HIV is now open for registration. The new and improved forum can be found by CLICKING HERE and replaces the old myHIV platform.As we move through another lockdown, many of THT’s service users may be struggling with loneliness and isolation or are worried about losing their jobs.

Move Donate Nominate, a fundraising challenge to #TackleHIV, get the nation moving, support people living with HIV and raise awareness to make positive change is aiming to raise £5,000 for Terrence Higgins Trust (THT).How can you get involved? Simply choose an activity that gets your body moving, donate to support THT and nominate your friends and family to do the same on social media – it’s as easy as that!MOVE: Get moving by taking on an activity of your choice.

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) will be running another of its popular online  HIV Awareness Training Course in June over Zoom.

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is launching a new online version of its popular HIV Awareness training course. The course, which ordinarily is a day in length and would take place in person at either Ship Street or at the Sussex Beacon, has been specially adapted to be delivered online during the current Covid-19 lockdown.

HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust has launched an online hub to ensure everyone has the support they need around their sexual health during Covid-19 lockdown, including free online counselling for people living with HIV.

The Terrence Higgins Trust has advised those in lockdown to not seek hook ups.

Free condom service to tackle soaring rates of STIs amongst gay men