Sexual health and HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is offering a series of free training sessions for professionals working with young people across England and Wales. Starting in November, THT will provide training in areas such as sex and relationships education, HIV awareness and tackling homophobia. 

Each of the one day training courses will take place at THT’s office in King’s Cross, London. The courses are designed to build up people’s knowledge around HIV as well as helping to build up an awareness of the needs of young lesbian, gay and bisexual people.

A number of the courses will be available up until March next year. Courses are available on the following areas:

• Understanding, addressing and tackling homophobia
• HIV and young people
• Delivering sex and relationships education for young gay and bisexual men
• Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) and HIV awareness delivery and training techniques
• Creating inclusive schools and youth settings for lesbian, gay and bisexual young people
• Mental health issues for young lesbian, gay and bisexual young people

Phillip Wragg, for THT said: “These courses are aimed at anyone wanting to increase or refresh their knowledge around young lesbian, gay and bisexual people’s needs. The courses are ideal for anyone who works in education, youth or clinical settings who might benefit from taking part.“

THT can also deliver bespoke training courses tailored for your team or organisation at your place of work.

To book a place on a scheduled course or for more information on the bespoke training, contact the Health Promotion team on 020 7812 1791/1795 or email health.promotion@tht.org.uk .

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