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Heterosexual HIV testing still behind pre-Covid levels, as National HIV Testing Week starts in England

Heterosexual HIV testing still behind pre-Covid levels, as National HIV Testing Week starts in England

HIV testing rates among heterosexual men and women are down by a quarter compared to before the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This comes as National HIV Testing Week starts today (February 5) with free at-home test kits available to anyon

University of Brighton student nurse teams up with Terrence Higgins Trust to provide HIV testing on campus

University of Brighton student nurse teams up with Terrence Higgins Trust to provide HIV testing on campus

Nursing student, Vincent Lane, has teamed up with the Terrence Higgins Trust to provide free HIV testing on University of Brighton campuses this February, to coincide with National HIV Testing Week 2024. The free testing event is open to all University of Brighton students and staff on Tuesday, Febr

DVLA updates its guidance for drivers with HIV to reflect the most up-to-date clinical knowledge

DVLA updates its guidance for drivers with HIV to reflect the most up-to-date clinical knowledge

The Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) has updated its guidance on HIV to reflect the most up-to-date clinical knowledge of living with HIV. This follows collaborative work by the DVLA with HIV / sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust and the British HIV Association (BHIVA) to make the

The Sussex Beacon appoints new CEO, Rachel Brett

The Sussex Beacon appoints new CEO, Rachel Brett

The trustees of local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon, are delighted to announce the appointment of Rachel Brett as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2024. Rachel will be joining the Sussex Beacon from YMCA Downslink, where she has held the position of Director of Children & Young Peop

UK’s largest survey of people living with HIV reveals high satisfaction with treatment and care, but stigma and mental health conditions remain prevalent

UK’s largest survey of people living with HIV reveals high satisfaction with treatment and care, but stigma and mental health conditions remain prevalent

People living with HIV continue to report a high level of satisfaction with their HIV care service and treatment, a new survey by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) into those living with the virus has found. Despite this, the survey also shows that levels of stigma remain high with one in 25 (4.

National HIV Testing Week returns from Monday, February 5

National HIV Testing Week returns from Monday, February 5

National HIV Testing Week returns from Monday, February 5 and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is calling on people across the country to test for HIV – and this year’s a special one as it marks a decade since it started. Testing, which is free and confidential, is the only way to

Polari Press to publish Simon Maddrell’s ‘a finger in derek jarman’s mouth’ to mark the 30th anniversary of Derek Jarman’s death

Polari Press to publish Simon Maddrell’s ‘a finger in derek jarman’s mouth’ to mark the 30th anniversary of Derek Jarman’s death

To mark the 30th anniversary of his death, Polari Press are publishing a special limited edition of a finger in derek jarman’s mouth by Simon Maddrell – a queer Manx poet thriving with HIV in Brighton & Hove. Accompanied by cyanotype impressions, a finger in derek jarman’s mouth is a poetic tribute

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