Health New ‘mystery shopper research’ reveals half denied a sexual health appointment and long wait times for those who get through Providing clear recommendations for urgent improvement, the report – Over-Stretched and Under Strain: A Mystery Shopper Approach to Access to Sexual Health Services in England, Scotland, and Wales – is published on Thursday, July 20 to shine a light on the barriers which exist when trying to take ch By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Community News Kylie Minogue and Stephen Fry donate to charity shop to mark £1million raised for HIV HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust is celebrating having raised £1million from their charity shop. Celebrities including Kylie Minogue and Stephen Fry have helped the charity mark the milestone by donating items to the shop. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health HPV vaccination moves to a single dose from September A single dose provides robust protect against HPV that is comparable to two doses. The vaccine helps to prevent HPV-related cancers, including cervical, head, neck and anal cancer. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
HIV Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland calls for opt-out HIV testing in Scotland’s emergency departments Opt-out HIV testing in Scotland’s emergency departments should be introduced as a matter of urgency if Scotland is to meet its 2030 goal of eliminating new transmissions of HIV, says Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Terry Higgins to be honoured with AIDS Memorial Quilt 40 years after his death The quilt will be exhibited for the first time at the Festival of Quilts at Birmingham’s NEC from Thursday, August 3 to Sunday, August 6. By Contributor • 2 min read
Fundraising News Annual David Bowie fundraising night to raise funds for HIV/sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust The event, which has raised £50,000 for the charity over the last decade, returns to London this June with live music from Kevin Armstrong (Bowie/Iggy), The Bowie Contingent, Paul Henderson solo acoustic, Monica Frank, Clare Hirst (Bowie Live Aid) and Molly Barnes. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Terrence Higgins Trust announces Big Shave Off! Grab your clippers and take on Terrence Higgins Trust’s Big Shave Off to raise vital funds to support people impacted by HIV today, tomorrow and into the future. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
HIV Terrence Higgins Trust launches project to preserve, archive and learn from data contained within old myHIV forum The myHIV forum allowed people living with HIV to talk and support one another about everything from diagnosis and medication to experiences of relationships and stigma. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
HIV Terrence Higgins Trust launches survey on HIV discrimination Your answers will help inform work at Terrence Higgins Trust so the charity can push for change. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Terrence Higgins Trust’s flagship event, The Auction, raises over £200,000 to support people living with and affected by HIV across the UK Lots from Tracey Emin, Antony Gormley and Kenny Everett went under the hammer this year at the event By Graham Robson • 2 min read
HIV HIV positive people are sharing their experiences of stigma and discrimination on social media ahead of march to #FightHIVStigma The tweets include incidences of HIV-related stigma in the workplace, healthcare and on dating apps using the hashtag #FightHIVStigma – despite huge medical progress in HIV. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Terrence Higgins Trust, Sussex Beacon and Lunch Positive to take part in Fighting HIV Stigma and Proud: March, Vigil and Rally on Saturday, March 18 Everyone is welcome — whether you have been on many demos or this is your first. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
