HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has announced it is to hold an HIV conference in Eastbourne on 1st December. This one day event is timed to coincide with World Aids Day. Today, THT is putting out a call for people living with HIV in East Sussex to get actively involved in the planning of the conference by joining the HIV Working Party. The conference aims to look at how current services in the region could be improved, so it’s crucial that the views of people who are directly affected are heard. 

THT is working with East Sussex County Council to launch the conference, which will be the first of its kind in the region and will give people who are HIV positive, community groups and campaigners the opportunity to have their say about current HIV services in the region. In 2008, there were 445 new diagnoses of HIV and over 5,000 people living with HIV on the South East coast, while across the UK more people are living with the condition than ever before.

Daniel Murray, HIV Health Coach for Terrence Higgins Trust in Eastbourne said: “We’re really keen for people living with HIV to get on board. It’s vital that we hear first hand from local people about their views on local services. This is an opportunity to make sure that your voice is heard so If you’re interested do get in touch."
For more information on how to get involved contact Daniel Murray by calling 01323 649927 or email daniel.murray@tht.org.uk

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Terrence Higgins Trust is the UK’s largest HIV and sexual health charity with centres across England, Scotland and Wales. We're here to provide information and advice about HIV and sexual health and offer a range of services including sexual health checks, counselling and support groups.  We campaign for a world where people with HIV live healthy lives, free from prejudice and discrimination and we promote good sexual health as a right and reality for all. Terrence Higgins Trust relies on donations to deliver a wide range of services. To make a donation, visit www.tht.org.uk