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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September 30, 2011

Basketball star launches HIV support for UK Africans

In response to rising numbers of UK Africans diagnosed with HIV, sportsman John Amaechi is today launching a new African health promotion programme, produced by charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) and funded by Barclays.

September 15, 2011

THT Scotland invites Grampian LGBT community to feed back on sexual health needs

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland (THT Scotland) is working with NHS Grampian to ask the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in Grampian what their sexual health needs are, to enable positive sexual health and wellbeing.

September 9, 2011

Terrence Higgins Trust hits the road to mark Sexual Health Week in Shropshire

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) will be marking Sexual Health Week (12-18th September), by running a week-long series of clinics and advice sessions at locations across Shropshire. Sexual Health Week is a national campaign which aims to promote good sexual health and raise awareness around sexual health issues as well as providing information, advice and resources on how best to stay safe.

September 8, 2011

THT comment on lifting of lifetime ban on blood donations from gay men

"For Terrence Higgins Trust, the safety of the blood supply has always been paramount. As a patient-led, community-based organisation, we stand with other groups supporting those needing blood transfusions, and particularly those needing multiple transfusions, to ensure that their health is secured for the future."

September 8, 2011

Terrence Higgins Trust welcomes the lifting of lifetime ban on gay men donating blood

The Government announced today that the rules on gay men* donating blood will change from a lifetime ban to a 12 month deferral period.  This decision follows a review of the current policies around exclusion and deferral from blood donation by the Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs (SaBTO). 

September 1, 2011

Terrence Higgins Trust launches course to support HIV-positive people in Birmingham

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is launching a free course in Birmingham to help local people living with HIV take control of their health. The course begins on Thursday 22nd September at 11:00am at the ABplus drop-in centre on Lower Essex Street, and runs each Thursday for seven weeks.

September 1, 2011

THT reminds gay men to look after their sexual health at Essex Pride

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) will be out in force at Essex Pride (Sunday 4th September), reminding people attending to look after their sexual health. Gay men remain the group most at risk of HIV infection in the UK, and Pride is a great opportunity for THT to engage with them and ensure they have the information and resources they need to protect themselves.

September 1, 2011

Terrence Higgins Trust launches new vision for HIV prevention – reduce rising infections and tackle £1bn public health costs

With around 7000 people newly diagnosed with HIV every year in the UK and lifetime treatment costs soaring to an additional £1billion every year, Terrence Higgins Trust is launching ‘Tackling the Spread of HIV in the UK’, a plan to bring down HIV transmission and reduce the growing financial burden on the NHS at a time it can least afford it.