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Latest news and press releases

Browse our archive of press releases and news about HIV and sexual health. 

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July 3, 2008

New HIV health support service launched across London

On July 7, Terrence Higgins Trust and NAM are launching a new pan-London health support service for people living with HIV.  The ‘HIV Health Support Service’ offers one to one or group meetings with a Health Trainer where people can learn more about HIV, treatments and managing their own condition.

July 3, 2008

Terrence Higgins Trust offers one hour HIV testing in Hastings

On Monday July 7, Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is launching ‘Fastest’, a new one hour HIV testing service aimed at men who have sex with men in East Sussex.  ‘Fastest’ will run on the first Monday of every month between 17.30 and 19.30 at Hastings Voluntary Action in Priory Street, Hastings.

July 1, 2008

Gay Men’s Sex Survey clarifies key targets for HIV prevention work

A report published today clarifies the key groups of gay men who are at highest risk of HIV transmission in the UK.  ‘Multiple Chances’ reports on the findings from the Gay Men's Sex Survey 2006 which was undertaken by Sigma Research and commissioned by Terrence Higgins Trust.

July 1 , 2008

Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland opens online communities in the Highlands

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) Scotland has just launched a range of online communities for people living with HIV, people living with Hepatitis C, people who identify as transgender and for lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people in the Highlands.

June 26, 2008

THT launches sexual addiction group for gay men

On Wednesday the 16th of July, Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is launching a group for gay men who feel they behave compulsively or addictively when it comes to sex. The group will take place weekly for 10 weeks from 6.30 – 9pm in Central London.

June 18, 2008

Terrence Higgins Trust responds to HPV vaccine decision

Terrence Higgins Trust today responded to the announcement that the Department of Health is going to use the Cervarix HPV vaccine to protect young women against cervical cancer.

June 16, 2008

Terrence Higgins Trust says ‘Get it On’ at Pride

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) will be distributing 50,000 condom packs to revellers at this year's Pride parade and festival in London on Saturday 5th July. ‘Get it on’ is THTs theme at Pride this year and the charity will be giving out lots of limited edition ‘Get it On’ goodies – including T-shirts, travel card holders and temporary tattoos.

June 2, 2008

THT Direct launches Face to Face Service for housing, benefits, immigration and employment advice

From today, the Terrence Higgins Trust helpline THT Direct, is extending its service by offering people living with HIV face to face advice on welfare benefits, housing, employment, immigration and debt.  The service already offers face to face meetings for emotional support and general information.

June 2, 2008

Terrence Higgins Trust calls for volunteers to help make up safer sex packs for Pride

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is calling for volunteers in London to help put together safer sex condom packs for distribution at Pride. There are around 15 dates over the next month when volunteers can come along to help at THTs offices in Gray’s Inn Road, King’s Cross.

May 28, 2008

Be sexwise, be streetwise, and become a Young Leader with Terrence Higgins Trust

Last year HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) launched Young Leaders, a three year project to get young people in London involved in educating their friends and peers about sex and relationships. The project is now reaching the end of year one and over £26,000 of grants has been awarded to 33 different groups of young people to run their own projects across England.