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Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · 25d

Struggling to fit in an appointment around your daily schedule?

Starting in October, our clinic will be open later on Tuesdays for your convenience.

Secure your appointment: https://tht.org.uk/get-help/brighton-and-hove/our-clinical-and-testing-services

Terrence Higgins Trust in Brighton & Hove announces extended clinic hours until 9pm every Tuesday from October. Book online for a Tuesday night appointment at www.tht.org.uk/Brighton

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Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · 29d

Today, let's celebrate the B in LGBTQ+ and proudly show some love to the bisexual community.
#BiVisibilityDay

There is a pink, purple and blue rainbow to represent the bisexual pride flag. The rainbow is arched over the words "Celebrating Bisexual Visibility Day". It shows the date Tuesday 23 September 2025, and hashtag Bi Visibility Day. Visit Terrence Higgins Trust for non-judgemental and confidential services through www.tht.org.uk/Brighton

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Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Sep 9

Free in-person awareness training for people in Brighton & Hove. Escape your office for a day to spend it with us!

Autumn dates: 30 September and 26 November.

Visit Eventbrite to book your spot:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hiv-awareness-in-person-tickets-1668753589909

Group of people in a training session.
Text reads:
HIV Awareness Training
Free in-person training, aimed at people working in Brighton & Hove, covering the basics around HIV, including transmission, prevention and living with HIV.

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Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Aug 31

Get into drug treatment

Accessing drug treatment services reduces your risk of dying from an overdose. Find support for drug or alcohol misuse in Brighton & Hove:
https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/adult-social-care/stay-healthy-and-well/help-alcohol-or-drug-misuse

#EndOverdose

Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Aug 30

Don’t walk on by.
Or assume your mate is asleep.

Can you hear gurgling or snoring sounds? This may mean someone is STRUGGLING TO BREATHE.

Call 999 to get help urgently.

Every life matters.

#EndOverdose #OverdoseAware

Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Aug 30

Overdose can affect anyone, so learn to look out for the signs of overdose.
Signs include:

· falling unconscious
· very light shallow breathing or no breathing
· loud raspy ‘snoring’ or gurgling
· blue / pale lips or fingertips

Call 999 to get help.

#EndOverdose #OverdoseAware

Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Aug 8

On Saturday, we were at Brighton Pride sharing the message that people on HIV treatment can't pass it on during sex.

Thank you to all our amazing volunteers, staff and supporters.

Support our work: https://www.tht.org.uk/support-us/how-donate/donate-now

#Pride #Brighton #HIV

A group of people at a Pride parade, wearing colourful outfits and holding rainbow flags. A banner reads "Can't Pass It On."

Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Aug 4

The gonorrhoea vaccine is available now!

The vaccine is being rolled out across the UK and will be available at sexual health clinics for free.

Contact your local clinic or ask at your next sexual health check-up if the vaccine is right for you.

Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Aug 2

Happy Pride everyone!

#Brighton #Hove #Pride #CantPassItOn

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Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Aug 1

Have a safe and enjoyable Pride celebration. Check out the posts from our friends at Brighton & Hove City Council, CGL - Drug and Alcohol service, and of course follow Brighton Pride and the emergency services for important service announcements.

#Brighton #Pride

Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Jul 31

In Brighton, PrEP is available from the NHS at SHAC. We work closely with SHAC to help make PrEP more accessible at our PrEP2U clinic every Monday and Thursday afternoon.

Visit us to find out more: 61 Ship Street, Brighton.

#PrEPprotects #Brighton #Hove #HIV

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Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Jul 28

Test for hepatitis C at home. It’s never been easier to check your status.

The NHS offers a free, discreet home testing kit – just a finger prick and a few clicks away.

✅ Fast
✅ Private
✅ Results in days

Order yours today: https://hepctest.nhs.uk/en-gb/order-a-test?ref=shn1

#WorldHepatitisDay

World Hepatitis Day poster: 'Let's break it down. Like millions, you may have hepatitis unknowingly. Get the facts. Get tested.' #WorldHepatitisDay

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Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Jul 28

This year’s theme is “Let’s break it down” – a global call to simplify, scale up, and integrate hepatitis services into national health systems.

Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Jul 28

World Hepatitis Day | 28 July 2025

Every year, 1.3 million lives are lost to hepatitis, often because people weren’t tested or treated in time. World Health Organisation (WHO) data shows deaths are rising. Let’s change that.

Learn more: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hepatitis/

#WorldHepatitisDay

World Hepatitis Day graphic with the slogan 'Let's break it down.' Encourages action with '#WorldHepatitisDay' and a call to get facts.

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Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Jul 23

Reduce your risk with local needle exchange services:
https://www.changegrowlive.org/service/brighton-hove/drugs-alcohol

Harm reduction saves lives.

www.changegrowlive.org/brighton-hove

Drugs and alcohol - Brighton and Hove Recovery Service

We are here to help – regardless of how alcohol or drugs are affecting you. You do not need to be dependant to use our services

www.changegrowlive.org

Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Jul 23

People who inject drugs are most at risk for hepatitis C. Most pharmacies take part in needle and syringe programmes, where you can get new, clean injecting equipment and advice for staying safe. You can also return any used equipment so that it can be safely disposed of.

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Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Jul 21

‘HIV doesn’t stigmatise-people do.’
‘Stigma hurts more than HIV.’
‘HIV isn’t a barrier to being or doing anything I want.’
‘HIV is a health condition, not an identity.’

Taken from: https://themartinfisherfoundation.org/zero-hiv-stigma-day-2025/
Follow link to read more.

Zero HIV Stigma day 2025 - The Martin Fisher Foundation

Let’s make Brighton & Hove a zero HIV stigma city We’re inviting everyone in Brighton & Hove to come together on Monday 21 July to mark Zero HIV Stigma Day – a day of solidarity, education and action. Whether you’re passionate about equality, interested in learning more, or simply want to show your support, this ... <a title="Zero HIV Stigma day 2025" class="read-more" href="https://themartinfisherfoundation.org/zero-hiv-stigma-day-2025/" aria-label="Read more about Zero HIV Stigma day 2025">Read more</a>

themartinfisherfoundation.org

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Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Jul 21

What people living with HIV say

Stigma isn’t just a word; it’s something people living with HIV face in their daily lives. These powerful statements, shared by people with lived experience, highlight the real impact of HIV stigma and the strength it takes to challenge it.

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Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Jul 21

Despite advances in treatment, HIV stigma remains a serious issue. In the UK in 2022:

31% of people living with HIV felt lonely or isolated
10% experienced verbal harassment
9% were afraid to be in public places.
But together, we can change this.

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Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Jul 21

Why is 21 July Zero HIV Stigma Day?

This date honours Prudence Nobantu Mabele, the first woman in South Africa to publicly share her HIV status. Her courage has inspired people around the world and now, her birthday marks International Zero HIV Stigma Day.

#HIV #Brighton #Hove

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Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Jul 21

Today is Zero HIV Stigma Day. In Brighton & Hove we are marking the occasion with an event at Jubilee Square from 1pm. Everyone is welcome.

Show your support and let's end HIV stigma.

#HIV #ZeroStigma #FightHIVstigma

Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Jul 20

Whether you’re passionate about equality, interested in learning more, or simply want to show your support, this event is for you.

Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Jul 20

Let’s make Brighton & Hove a zero HIV stigma city

We’re inviting everyone in Brighton & Hove to come together on Monday 21 July to mark Zero HIV Stigma Day – a day of solidarity, education and action.

https://themartinfisherfoundation.org/zero-hiv-stigma-day-2025/

Smiling elderly man with white hair and beard. Text reads: "Zero HIV Stigma Day, 21 July 1-2pm, Jubilee Square, Brighton. All welcome!" Logos of Martin Fisher Foundation, Brighton & Hove City Council, and Terrence Higgins Trust.

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Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Jul 19

Come say hello and to ask us any burning questions you have around sexual health, accessing sexual health services, HIV prevention and to learn about how PrEP Protects.
Don't forget to grab yourself some freebies, including of course free condoms.

Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove @thtbrighton.bsky.social · Jul 19

Saturday 19 July is Trans Pride Brighton.

Trans Pride is more important now than ever. Everyone deserves affirming, accessible healthcare. We're in New Steine Gardens this afternoon, joined by our colleagues from Clinic T.

#prepprotects #trans #pride #brighton #itstartswithme

📸 © @chrisjepson

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