Fundraising News £200,000 raised at Terrence Higgins Trust’s 40th anniversary gala Throughout the evening, guests heard of the incredible advances that have been made in HIV treatment, prevention and care. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Health Secretary must ‘prioritise monkeypox’s devastating impact on sexual health services’ Leading sexual health charities – Terrence Higgins Trust (THT), National AIDS Trust and PrEPster – have warned newly appointed Health Secretary Thérèse Coffey MP that sexual health clinics are in crisis with the current monkeypox outbreak displacing other vital services, including testing for sexual By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Information Terrence Higgins Trust announces series of Living Well Service groups and webinars From work and skills, to exploring your relationship with chems By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Lunch Positive and Terrence Higgins Trust to run Energy Surgery for people living with or affected by HIV With energy costs rising, HIV charities Lunch Positive and Terrence Higgins Trust have teamed up to host an Energy Surgery for people living with or affected by HIV on Friday, September 23. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Terrence Higgins Trust’s Chief Executive to step down after seven years Ian Green is to step down as Chief Executive of HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust – more than 25 years on from his own HIV diagnosis and after almost seven years in the role. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Health Terrence Higgins Trust appoints new Medical Director Dr Kate Nambiar takes over from Dr Michael Brady as THT’s Medical Director By Graham Robson • 2 min read
National News Victims of contaminated blood scandal to be given £100,000 compensation The UK Government has announced that victims of the contaminated blood scandal will finally receive compensation after a 40-year battle. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News ‘Hear the People Sing’ – THT fundraiser at Royal Vauxhall Tavern on Thursday, August 18 London’s Royal Vauxhall Tavern has announced a special night of musical theatre with Jill Nalder, The WestEnders and drag superstar Lola Lasagne on Thursday, August 18. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
FILE PHOTO: Test tube labelled “Monkeypox virus positive” is seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Health Update on vaccination to protect against Monkeypox in England As of August 10, around 27,000 people have been vaccinated by the NHS and in sexual health services in England, including 25,325 gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
FILE PHOTO: Test tube labelled “Monkeypox virus positive” is seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Health Terrence Higgins Trust: “Monkeypox vaccine supplies running low in the UK” “It’s high time we got a proper grip on the monkeypox response and for that we need to see this taken seriously at the highest level of Government.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
FILE PHOTO: Test tube labelled “Monkeypox virus positive” is seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Health LGBTQ+ groups for political parties unite to call for urgent Government action to tackle rising number of monkeypox cases The joint letter to Secretary of State for Health, Steve Barclay MP, has been signed by the LGBTQ+ groups for the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Greens and Scottish National Party. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health It Starts With Me publishes top tips for your sexual health this summer Visit http://startswithme.org.uk for STI advice, condom resources, and information on how to access PrEP and unite in the fight against HIV. By Contributor • 3 min read
