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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February 28, 2012

THT comment on decision allowing foreign nationals access to HIV treatment

Foreign nationals are to be offered free treatment for HIV on the NHS under plans backed by the Government.

February 27, 2012

Terrence Higgins Trust’s Pimlico charity shop to hold first ever fundraising auction

The Crusaid charity shop in Pimlico will be holding its first ever auction on Friday 9th March to raise funds for HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust.

February 20, 2012

Terrence Higgins Trust relaunches Hardship Fund for people with HIV in greatest need

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust has relaunched a national Hardship Fund for people living with HIV in severe financial need. Funding has been secured from the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the M•A•C AIDS Fund, as well as via Terrence Higgins Trust’s annual Walk For Life fundraising event, to provide £1.5million of grants over a period of three years.

February 16, 2012

Terrence Higgins Trust in Coventry and Warwickshire to tell ‘The Truth About HIV’

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust is inviting people in Coventry and Warwickshire to attend one of two free training days and gain a greater understanding of the issues around HIV.

February 15, 2012

Dermot O’Leary to be ‘catch of the day’ at Lighthouse Gala Auction

An opportunity to spend the day sea fishing with Dermot O’Leary, before cooking up the catch of the day together in his Brighton restaurant Fishy Fishy, is among the lots on offer at the return of Terrence Higgins Trust’s Lighthouse Gala Auction. Sponsored by Prudential plc, the annual event will see an exciting range of items and ‘money can’t buy’ experiences - including dinner at The Goring with Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and a black cab tour of Fleet Street with queen of the media Janet Street-Porter - go under the hammer to raise funds for the HIV and sexual health charity.

February 13, 2012

Terrence Higgins Trust marks LGBT History Month with screenings of HIV documentary

HIV and Sexual Health Charity Terrence Higgins Trust and Brighton’s longest running gay bar, the Bulldog, will be hosting two special screenings of David Weissman’s deeply moving and inspirational HIV documentary 'We Were Here' on Friday 24th February to mark LGBT History Month. The doors will be open from 3.45pm and 7.15pm, with the two screenings starting at 4pm and 7.30pm respectively. The film lasts approximately 1½ hours.

February 7, 2012

Terrence Higgins Trust launches free course to help gay men get the most out of sex

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust is launching two free sexual health workshops for gay and bisexual men in the West Midlands during March.  The workshops, called ‘Curious Cupid’ and ‘Sex Toy Story’, aim to fill any gaps in knowledge that men might have when it comes to safer sex and sexual health. 

February 6, 2012

Terrence Higgins Trust brings free STI testing to Student Pride in Brighton

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust is to offer free testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at this year’s Student Pride on Saturday 25th February, in a bid to promote good sexual health among attending students.

February 1, 2012

Harlequin Productions stage performance of ‘Rent’ in Aberdeen to raise funds for HIV charity

Harlequin Productions are putting on a production of Rent to raise funds for HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland at the Aberdeen Arts Centre, from Wednesday 8th through to Saturday 11th February. Performances begin at 7.30pm.