Politics Terrence Higgins Trust responds to Tory commitments to ending new HIV cases by 2030 and justice for those impacted by the Infected Blood Scandal HIV/sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust has welcomed today’s Conservative Party’s manifesto, which includes commitments to ending new HIV cases by 2030 and justice for those impacted by the Infected Blood Scandal. According to Terrence Higgins Trust, the UK is in a position to become the fi By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Richard Angell Health “This must come as a wake-up call”! Richard Angell, Chief Executive of Terrence Higgins Trust, responds to figures showing 5% increase in sexually transmitted infections Figures published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have shown there were 401,800 sexually transmitted infections (STIs) reported in England in 2023 – a 5% increase on the previous year. Key findings include: Number of gonorrhoea and syphilis diagnoses continue to be at record-breaking highs By Graham Robson • 3 min read
HIV One Parliament Left: Charities urge next government to deliver on historic goal of zero HIV cases by 2030 Over 20 HIV and sexual health charities, including Terrence Higgins Trust and National AIDS Trust, have joined forces to call on the next Government to end the HIV epidemic in the UK — and become the first country to do so. With just five years left to deliver the UK’s commitment to end new HIV […] By Contributor • 3 min read
HIV Half of Brits uncomfortable kissing someone living with HIV, as stigma-busting garden debuts at RHS Chelsea Flower Show Half of British adults (50%) would be uncomfortable kissing someone living with HIV, according to brand new public attitudes data released by charity Terrence Higgins Trust ahead of its show garden, which will celebrate the progress in the fight against HIV at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show from Tuesda By Graham Robson • 4 min read
HIV Persistent sensitive information breaches “failing people living with HIV” Information Commissioner John Edwards has condemned data protection standards at health services for people living with HIV and called for urgent improvements. The statement follows several data breaches, as well as concerns raised by some of the largest HIV organisations in the country. John Edward By Graham Robson • 4 min read
LGBTQ+ News Great British Bake Off’s Janusz Domagała, a social care worker, comments on new survey which finds almost half of people living with HIV have experienced discrimination while accessing social care Janusz Domagała, Great British Bake Off contestant and social care worker, has commented on a new survey, which shows 44% of people living with HIV who are accessing social care have faced HIV-related stigma and discrimination – with over three quarters (76%) reporting they are anxious about having By Graham Robson • 3 min read
HIV Terrence Higgins Trust launches survey on ageing with HIV and accessing social care HIV/sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust has launched a survey for people living with HIV to find out attitudes accessing adult social care and ageing. Adult social care covers a wide range of activities to help people who are older live independently and stay well and safe. It can include s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Jonathan Bailey signed scarf and Joe Lycett’s ‘Slags’ go under the hammer for Terrence Higgins Trust’s auction at Christie’s World-class art and experiences, including Jonathan Bailey and Joe Lycett’s items, are going under the hammer at Terrence Higgins Trust’s charity auction at Christie’s in London on Monday, April 15. All lots are available to view online via The Auction Collective. Leading artists Conrad Shawcross, M By Graham Robson • 3 min read
HIV Limited places available for Terrence Higgins Trust’s next work and skills programme Terrence Higgins Trust has announced there are now limited spaces left for the next cohort of the sexual health charity’s work and skills programme, which will close for registrations in three weeks. Last year, Terrence Higgins Trust helped many people living with HIV to build confidence, set goals By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Peter Tatchell reacts after UK Equality Minister, Kemi Badenoch, refuses to meet with LGBTQ+ groups, including Stonewall, Mermaids, Terrence Higgins Trust and the Ban Conversion Therapy Coalition The UK Equalities Minister, Kemi Badenoch, has told the veteran LGBTQ+ rights campaigner Peter Tatchell that she will not meet mainstream LGBT+ organisations. Mr Tatchell had offered to facilitate a round table discussion with groups such as Stonewall, Mermaids, Terrence Higgins Trust, the Ban Conve By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News The Auction: Terrence Higgins Trust’s flagship event to return on Monday, April 15 Terrence Higgins Trust has announced The Auction is to return to Christie’s in London on Monday, April 15 – and you’re invited! Since the sexual health charity’s flagship event began, The Auction has raised over £5.2 million of vital funds that make a difference to the lives of people living with an By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Richard Angell HIV “We can and must go further when it comes to PrEP”: Terrence Higgins Trust reacts to publication of UK government’s ‘PrEP Roadmap’ Terrence Higgins Trust has reacted to the publication of the UK government’s first PrEP roadmap for meeting the need ‘of those at significant risk of HIV’., saying “we can and must go further when it comes to PrEP”. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
