The Media Centre includes all the latest news from Terrence Higgins Trust, as well as useful resources for journalists and broadcasters. 

Latest news and press releases

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

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19 June, 2007

Terrence Higgins Trust creates the perfect mix at the cocktail club

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) supporters raised a record breaking £27,000 at the annual Cocktail Club event on June 14.  The sell out evening took place in the chic surroundings of the Shop at Bluebird, Kings Road.  Over 400 people attended and were treated to cocktails created by top mixologists. 

6 June, 2007

Statement in response to the recall of Viracept

Roger Pebody from Terrence Higgins Trust said: It’s essential that anyone taking Nelfinavir (Viracept) contacts their HIV doctor or hospital without delay, to identify an alternative treatment to continue with. 

6 June, 2007

Terrence Higgins Trust and DrThom launch chlamydia sampling kit

HIV and sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust has teamed up with online medical service DrThom (www.drthom.com) to launch a  home sampling kit for chlamydia. The kit means people who are unable or reluctant to attend a sexual health clinic can be screened for chlamydia by taking a urine sample at home and posting it to a lab for testing. Unlike other home sampling services, this service also includes treatment for those who test positive. 

5 June, 2007

The Gay Men's Sex Survey - tell us about your sex life!

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) and Sigma Research, University of Portsmouth are launching the annual National Gay Men’s Sex Survey – Vital Statistics -  today along with another survey ‘What do you need?’ aimed at establishing the health needs of people living with HIV.  Last year over 13,000 men in the UK took part in the Gay Men’s Sex Survey, this year it’s hoped the new survey will also get a huge response. The surveys can be completed by logging on to www.vitalstatistics.org.uk  and www.WhatDoYouNeed.org.uk 

1 June, 2007

Terrence Higgins Trust appeals for volunteers in Swindon

To tie in with Volunteers week (1-7 June), Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is launching a volunteer recruitment drive in Swindon today.  The HIV and sexual health charity is looking for local people who are able to give up some of their time to support its work.

1 June, 2007

Terrence Higgins Trust appeals for volunteers in Wiltshire

To tie in with Volunteers week (1-7 June), Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is launching a volunteer recruitment drive in Bath and Wiltshire today. The HIV and sexual health charity is looking for local people who are able to give up some of their time to support its work.

1 June, 2007

Terrence Higgins Trust appeals for volunteers in the Midlands

To tie in with Volunteers week (1-7 June), Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is launching a volunteer recruitment drive in the Midlands today.  The HIV and sexual health charity is looking for local people who are able to give up some of their time to support work in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry and Telford.