April 24, 2009

Equality Bill ignores discrimination faced by job seekers with disabilities, say charities

A coalition of charities is calling for an amendment to the Equality Bill to reduce major discrimination faced by job seekers with ‘invisible’ conditions such as mental illness or HIV.

April 22, 2009

Terrence Higgins Trust appeals for volunteers in Gloucestershire

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) in Gloucester is launching a volunteer recruitment drive today. The HIV and sexual health charity is looking for local people from across Gloucestershire who are able to give up some of their time to support its work.

April 22, 2009

Terrence Higgins Trust appeals for volunteers in Coventry and Warwickshire

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is launching a volunteer recruitment drive in Coventry and Warwickshire 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.

April 21, 2009

Terrence Higgins Trust and AB Plus launch new ‘one stop shop’ centre for people living with HIV in Birmingham

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust is joining forces with local HIV support service AB Plus to create a ‘one stop shop’ providing services for people living with HIV in Birmingham. The move was supported by Birmingham City Council HIV team and the Department of Health, and has seen the renovation of the Lower Essex Street building to provide a friendly, welcoming space for visitors. The new centre will be opened by BBC Midlands Today presenter Satnam Rana on Friday 24th April at 12.30pm.

April 20, 2009

People living with HIV still refused entry to USA, warns Terrence Higgins Trust

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is warning that people living with HIV remain banned from travelling to the USA unless they have specifically applied for a visa to do so. Despite the recent introduction of an online visa waiver system (ESTA), people living with HIV still need to attend an interview at the American Embassy in London before they can travel legally.

April 15, 2009

Terrence Higgins Trust to host awards reception for Let’s Get Tested - a film competition for young people

April 15, 2009

Get pampered at the Body Shop in Brighton and help raise funds for Terrence Higgins Trust

The Body Shop on North Street in Brighton is holding a fundraiser for Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) on Saturday 18th April.  Free make overs, skin consultations, hand massages and a chance to win Body Shop goodies will be on offer all day at the store

April 14, 2009

Terrence Higgins Trust and regional partners aim to roll out Play Zone nationally

After a successful pilot in London and Brighton, Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is working with a range of regional HIV and sexual health organisations to launch Play Zone across England and Wales. Play Zone is a code of good practice which aims to create a safer environment in venues where sex between men might occur.

April 1, 2009

Terrence Higgins Trust and Peterborough HIV Support Services finalise merger

Peterborough HIV Support Services (PHSS) and national HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) finalised their merger today. PHSS offers HIV support and health promotion in the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire areas while THT is the largest HIV and sexual health charity in the UK.