HIV Equality in name only? National AIDS Trust report uncovers “concerning experience” of discrimination for people living with HIV New research from National AIDS Trust (NAT), the UK’s HIV human rights charity, reveals a “concerning picture” of unlawful discrimination experienced by people living with HIV because of their status, across the UK. It shows that the Equalities Act is likely to be commonly breached in healthcare, pl By Graham Robson • 3 min read
HIV National AIDS Trust reacts to latest HIV surveillance data, published by the UK Health Security Agency The latest HIV surveillance data for 2023, published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on October 1, shows that the number of heterosexual men and women newly diagnosed in England with HIV has increased by more than 30% since 2022. Diagnoses among heterosexual men rose by 36% (445 in 2022 to By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Robbie Currie announced as new CEO of National AIDS Trust, taking over from Deborah Gold National AIDS Trust, the UK’s HIV rights charity, has announced Robbie Currie will become new Chief Executive in July. Robbie, who brings over 20 years’ experience working in HIV, sexual and reproductive health, has led the London HIV Prevention Programme since August 2022. Prior to that he was the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Deborah Gold HIV Deborah Gold to step down as Chief Executive of National AIDS Trust Deborah Gold has today (Monday, February 5) announced that she will be leaving National AIDS Trust this summer after nearly ten years as Chief Executive. Among her many achievements, in 2016 Deborah led National AIDS Trust in winning a landmark Judicial Review, and subsequent appeal, against NHS Eng By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Fundraise for National AIDS Trust this Eurovision NAT’s Eurovision pack has loads of materials you can use to showcase your Eurovision night in all its glory. There’s a quiz, sweepstake, bingo and a drinking game (for over 18s only), plus a link to download those vital scorecards! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community New stats from Public Health England show 10% drop in HIV diagnoses Terrence Higgins Trust and National AIDS Trust respond to new HIV data showing 4,139 new HIV diagnoses in 2019, which represents a 10% drop in a year – 18% among gay and bisexual men, and 6% among heterosexuals. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Community Rock the Ribbon in style for World Aids Day 2020! To mark World Aids Day on Tuesday, December 1, National AIDS Trust has teamed up with the charitable shopping app Kindred to create a range of products raising HIV awareness as they call on the public to #RockTheRibbon. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Don’t miss out on entering National AIDS Trust’s artwork competition National AIDS Trust’s (NAT) is inviting aspiring artists and designers to enter the inaugural Be Red Ribbon Inspired artwork competition, which runs until Monday, August 31, 2020 and is judged by Sir Antony Gormley and Sandy Nairne CBE. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Sir Antony Gormley & Sandy Nairne CBE to judge NAT artwork competition Aspiring artists and designers are invited to enter HIV charity National AIDS Trust’s (NAT) inaugural Be Red Ribbon Inspired artwork competition and have their work judged by Sir Antony Gormley and Sandy Nairne CBE. By Contributor • 2 min read
Fundraising News THT, NAT & PrEPster respond to budget cut to PrEP in England The Department of Health tells local authorities in England that the budget for rolling out HIV prevention pill PrEP has been cut by £5m. By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News Gareth Thomas and Viiv Healthcare launch Tackle HIV campaign Gareth Thomas and ViiV Healthcare launch the Tackle HIV campaign, an initiative aimed at improving levels of public understanding of HIV and breaking the stigma around it. By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News The Big Online Escape for National AIDS Trust on Thursday, June 18 National AIDS Trust (NAT) host fundraiser, The Big Online Escape, on Thursday, June 18. By Contributor • 1 min read
