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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March 24, 2009

Tracey Emin, Nancy Dell’Olio and Yasmin Le Bon get bidding fever at the Lighthouse Gala Auction

Tracey Emin and Nancy Dell’Olio teamed up to bid against Yasmin Le Bon at last night’s Lighthouse Gala Auction. The lot in question was a private recital by renowned cellist, Jamie Walton who eventually agreed to offer two recitals after the women got down to some fierce bidding.

March 23, 2009

THT invites people living with HIV to give their views at North Wales HIV Network meeting

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT), the UK’s largest HIV and sexual health charity, is encouraging people living with HIV in North Wales to attend a special meeting of the Wales HIV Network at the Oriel House Hotel, Upper Denbigh Road, St Asaph on Thursday 26 March.

March 22, 2009

THT holds public consultation on new plans for HIV services in Wales

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT), the UK’s largest HIV and sexual health charity, is inviting people living with HIV to attend a public consultation in South Wales on Friday 27 March. The session provides an important opportunity to discuss the Welsh Assembly Government’s National Care Pathway and Service Specification for HIV, and to ensure the new guidelines enable the best testing, diagnosis, treatment and supportive care services for people living with HIV in the region.

March 16, 2009

Terrence Higgins Trust launches new sexual health clinic for young people in North West London

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is launching a walk-in Fast Test clinic at Kilburn to help young people in North West London combat increasing levels of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

March 10, 2009

THT calls for improved drugs and alcohol support services for gay men

A new report released today by Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) and Sigma Research states that more needs to be done to develop effective alcohol and drug support services for gay men. According to the report, ‘Wasted Opportunities’, existing services are poorly equipped to help gay men who have a problematic relationship with drugs or alcohol.

March 9, 2009

Terrence Higgins Trust invites teenagers to be ‘Young Leaders’ in sex and relationships education project

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is calling for young people in seven regions across England to get involved in a sex and relationships education project.  THT is looking for 13-19 year olds in London, the West Midlands, South East, South West, North West, Yorkshire & Humberside, and the East of England to make up a board of twelve people in each region who will work on the Young Leaders project.

March 6, 2009

THT's Young Leaders Win Brook Award

Terrence Higgins Trust’s Young Leaders project last night won the Brook Award for ‘Best UK Sexual Health Project of the Year’.  Every year Brook runs the UK’s leading, policy-led sexual health conference and awards. The awards are an opportunity to celebrate the fantastic work going on across the UK to support young people.

March 2, 2009

Gay men urged to ‘Act Fast’ with PEP

On 4 March Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is launching a PEP campaign, urging gay men in London to ‘Act Fast’ with PEP (post exposure prophylaxis).  PEP is a month long course of HIV treatment that may prevent HIV infection after the virus has entered the body.  The faster it’s taken after someone has put themselves at risk, the more likely it will work.