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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February 25, 2009

Terrence Higgins Trust holds Young Leaders Conference on Sex and Relationships

Young Leaders from HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) are holding a sex and relationships education (SRE) conference on Saturday February 28th in Central London. Dawn Butler MP, who has responsibility for the Department for Children, Schools and Families, will deliver the keynote speech and Sir Nick Partridge, Chief Executive of THT, will open the conference.

February 24, 2009

Terrence Higgins Trust and PALS (Powys Sexual Health and HIV Information and Support Services) finalise merger

PALS and the national HIV and sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) officially announced today that they have finalised their merger. PALS is the only service offering such support in Powys, whilst THT is the largest HIV and Sexual Health provider in the UK.  The move will strengthen health promotion and social care in mid-Wales.

February 23, 2009

Terrence Higgins Trust launches 'Out In School' – a new guide to help teachers challenge homophobia in class

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT), has launched a new resource pack today for secondary school teachers. Out in School is a free guide and provides teachers and other school staff with ideas they can use to help discuss topics like same sex relationships and homophobia with their students. 

February 17, 2009

Terrence Higgins Trust in Aberdeen asks people to walk on fire and help raise funds

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is looking for fifteen people to take part in its fire walking fundraising challenge at Colpy, Oldmeldrum on Friday 20th March at 6.30pm. The event has been organised by THT and is supported by the Grampian World AIDS Day Committee. Money raised from the event will go to support local HIV services in the region.

February 13, 2009

Terrence Higgins Trust gives over 35s safer sex lesson this Valentine’s Day

As rates of sexually transmitted infections rise in the over 35s, Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is issuing a warning that the safer sex message isn’t just for young people.

February 12, 2009

Terrence Higgins Trust Young Leaders fund sex and relationships service for people with disabilities in Barnsley

A panel of young people established by HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has provided funding for a sex and relationships text information service for people with disabilities in Barnsley. The new service will launch on 21st February 2009.

February 9, 2009

New course helps people with HIV in East Sussex become experts in their condition

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is launching a new course in East Sussex to help people with HIV become experts in their own condition. The course is to be held in Eastbourne, and sessions last six weeks starting every Tuesday from 2.00pm - 4.30pm from the 24th February until the 31st March.

February 9, 2009

Antony Cotton and THT say get it on this Valentine’s Day

As rates of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections increase actor Antony Cotton has teamed up with Terrence Higgins Trust to encourage gay men to use condoms this Valentine’s Day.

February 3, 2009

THT tells young people in North East London: Roses are red, Violets are blue, One in ten have chlamydia, Don’t let it be you

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) and Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest PCTs are sending young people in North East London ‘Valentine’s cards’ encouraging them to take a test for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) if they think they have put themselves at risk. The aim is to reduce recent increases in chlamydia in the capital.

February 2, 2009

THT and Gaydar team up to offer online support group for men with HIV

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) and Gaydar have teamed up to offer a new online support group for gay men living with HIV.  THT staff will be on Gaydar in the ‘THT HIV+ Groupwork’ chatroom from 5.30 to 8.30pm three evenings a week.