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 23, 2011

THT statement on the death of Dame Elizabeth Taylor

Reacting to news of the death of Dame Elizabeth Taylor, Sir Nick Partridge, Chief Executive of Terrence Higgins Trust, said: "Dame Elizabeth Taylor was the first major star to publically fight fear and prejudice towards AIDS and she did it with reason and compassion."

March 23, 2011

Date with Russell Tovey sells for £5,000 at THT’s Lighthouse Gala Auction

‘Being Human’ star Russell Tovey proved a hit with the ladies on Monday night, when artist Tracey Emin clubbed together with a fellow guest at a charity auction to raise an incredible £5,000 for a date with him. As the auction winner, Tracey and her co-bidder will be given a private tour of the Tate Modern with Russell, followed by dinner at one of the actor’s favourite West End restaurants. The date was one of the lots on offer at the Lighthouse Gala Auction at Christie’s in aid of HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT).

March 15, 2011

Terrence Higgins Trust launches chlamydia testing drive in Telford Shopping Centre

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is to hold two free chlamydia testing events in Telford Shopping Centre. The aim of the events, which will take place on 24th & 26th March, is to promote good sexual health among 16-24 year olds in Shropshire.

March 14, 2011

Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland holds event to connect Ayrshire’s LGBT community

On Saturday 26th March, HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland (THT Scotland) is inviting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people living in Ayrshire to an event dedicated to helping them develop new local support networks. The overall aim is to tackle the issue of isolation that can be felt by many LGBT people in rural areas.

March 8, 2011

Fourth Plinth artists Elmgreen & Dragset's take on B&B Italia chair to be auctioned for Terrence Higgins Trust

World-renowned artist duo Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset, whose work will soon grace Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth, have donated their take on B&B Italia’s modern classic ‘Grande Papilio’ chair to raise funds for HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT). The piece will be one of the lots on offer at THT’s annual Lighthouse Gala Auction at Christies (Tuesday 21 March) to raise money for people living with HIV.

7 March 2011

Terrence Higgins Trust raises awareness of contraception choices on International Women’s Day

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust is marking the 100th year of International Women’s Day, Tuesday 8th March, by raising awareness of the contraception choices that are available to women in Bedfordshire.

3 March 2011

Homophobia widespread within UK African communities

Hostility towards gay men and women within African communities in the UK is on the increase, according to Mambo, the healthier lifestyle magazine for Africans.

March 2, 2011

Francis Bacon’s Estate donates signed print to raise funds for people with HIV

A signed print by Francis Bacon, from the artist’s private collection, is to be auctioned off at Christie’s to raise funds for HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT). ‘Three Studies for A Portrait of John Edwards (Right Panel)’ has been kindly donated by the Estate of Francis Bacon for THT’s annual Lighthouse Gala Auction, taking place on Monday 21st March. Its guide price is £6,000 – £8,000.

March 2, 2011

Terrence Higgins Trust launches course to help people with HIV in Gloucestershire manage their condition

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is to launch a free course in Gloucestershire to help local people living with HIV learn new skills and better manage their condition. Beginning on Monday 7th March at THT’s centre in Gloucester, ‘Turning Points’ consists of four modules that each take four weeks to complete. It will provide information and support to people living with HIV through a series of sessions delivered by fully accredited tutors.