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Latest news and press releases

Browse our archive of press releases and news about HIV and sexual health. 

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April 15, 2011

Walk for Life this June to support people living with HIV

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust is looking for willing walkers to don their ruby slippers for people living with HIV on Sunday 5th June for this year’s Walk for Life 10k event.

April 14, 2011

Scottish conference considers issues of ageing with HIV

On Tuesday 19th April, two Scottish HIV charities are to host a free conference in Edinburgh for over-50s living with HIV and those with a professional interest in the issue. The aim of the conference, a joint venture between Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland (THT Scotland) and Waverley Care, is to address and discuss challenges facing over-50s living with HIV, who are the fastest growing demographic of people with the condition in the UK. Over 1,000 people currently living with HIV in Scotland are over 50.

April 7, 2011

Local organisations team up to combat hate crime in Grampian

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland (THT Scotland) is relaunching a campaign to make it easier for people in Grampian to report hate crimes. Supported by Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, Grampian Fire and Rescue, and Grampian Police, the campaign will be launched at Aberdeen Arts Centre on Wednesday 20 April.

April 4, 2011

THT to run all-day HIV testing session in Coventry

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is running a rapid HIV testing day on Friday 20th May from 12pm – 7pm. The free event, held at THT’s Coventry centre (10 Manor Road), is being run to encourage more local people to get tested for HIV and reduce high levels of undiagnosed HIV in Coventry and the surrounding area.

April 4, 2011

Terrence Higgins Trust urges people receiving incapacity benefit letters to contact the charity for support

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is urging anyone with HIV who currently claims incapacity benefit and receives a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions, asking them to be assessed on their ability to work, and is in need of support to contact its THTDirect helpline on 0845 12 21 200.