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Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · 1d

Data was released today by the UK Health Security Agency, which shows a decrease in HIV diagnoses in 2024.

However, we need to go "further and faster" to reach the goal of ending new cases by 2030.

https://tht.org.uk/news/new-hiv-diagnoses-decrease-england-still-not-track-end-new-hiv-cases

New HIV diagnoses are decreasing, but England is still not on track to end new HIV cases.

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Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · 2d

🚨Final places alert!

Join #RedRun25 to support Terrence Higgins Trust and make a real difference for people living with HIV.

🏃‍♀️ Walk or run 5K or 10K
📅 Saturday 22 November
📍 Victoria Park, East London

Sign up now to avoid missing out
👉 https://www.redrun.org.uk/

Drag queen in vibrant red outfit smiles while holding a frame promoting the Red Run LDN, supporting HIV awareness and prevention.

Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · 9d

It's more than a ribbon.

It’s remembering everyone lost to HIV.

You can now order red ribbons for your event, workplace, or organisation.

https://tht.org.uk/form/red-ribbons-for-world-aids-day?&channel=organic&channeldrilldown1=linktree&channeldrilldown2=world_aids_day_2025

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Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · 14d

🎂My Community is one year old today! It's our free online space for people living with HIV.

You can find out more about My Community, including how to join it or support its work.

👉https://tht.org.uk/news/my-community-one-year

A social media post praising "My Community" for support during an HIV diagnosis. Text below: "My Community is our free online space for people living with HIV."

A positive message from My Community member expressing gratitude and belonging in an online platform for people living with HIV.

A member of "My Community" shares their gratitude for the supportive HIV community, mentioning the loss of their husband and the help received over the last 6 months.

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Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · Aug 22

🚨Last chance to register!

🏃 Join Team Terry to run the Cardiff Half Marathon and raise vital funds for our work.

Registration closes soon, so don't miss out.

http://www.tht.org.uk/events/cardiff-half-marathon?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social

Runner with bib number 5143 celebrates during the Cardiff Half Marathon. Text reads: "Run for Team Terry! 5 October."

Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · Aug 19

"I have been spat at in the street."

Our patron Gareth Thomas calls out HIV stigma and the prejudice he has faced.

We need to end HIV stigma.

Gareth Thomas says we're still 's***' at tackling HIV stigma

Thomas captained both Wales and the British and Irish Lions during his illustrious playing career, becoming the Welshman to be captained 100 times by his national team.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · Aug 12

Want to run by London's most famous landmarks and raise vital funds for our work?

We have just a few places left for this iconic event. Don't miss out!

🏃‍♂️Vitality 10000
📅 Sunday 28 September
⬇️Register now
https://www.tht.org.uk/events/vitality-london-10000?&utm_medium=social

Person running in a blue vest. Text says "Run for Team Terry! Vitality London 10000. Sunday 28 September."

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Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · Aug 12

We are delighted to announce that Niall Bolger will be our new Chair of Trustees, taking on the role later in the year.

Niall has had a stellar career in public service and has been living with HIV since 1990.

https://www.tht.org.uk/news/ive-lived-change-aids-hiv-says-new-charity-chair

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Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · 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."

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Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · Aug 7

Join #RedRun25 to support Terrence Higgins Trust and make a real difference to the lives of people living with HIV.

🏃‍♀️ Walk or run 5K or 10K
📅 Saturday 22 November
📍 Victoria Park, East London

Sign up now to avoid missing out
👉 https://www.redrun.org.uk/registration-2025/

Man in a red "RED RUN LDN" shirt and beanie, smiling and making a peace sign, holds a frame promoting World AIDS Day and ending HIV in the UK by 2030.

Smiling man holds a frame promoting Red Run London, supporting the Terrence Higgins Trust's goal to end new HIV cases in the UK by 2030.

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Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · 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.

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Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · Jul 30

A new BBC Radio 4 drama explores the impact of the Infected Blood Scandal.

It's so important to share the experiences of those infected. For decades, the devastating effects of the scandal were ignored.

Listen now 👇

Drama on 4 - Red Gold - BBC Sounds

Original drama inspired by the infected blood scandal. Can money compensate for injustice?

www.bbc.co.uk

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Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · Jul 29

🚨Last chance to register! Join Team Terry and raise vital funds for our work.

🏃‍♂️Vitality 10000
https://www.tht.org.uk/events/vitality-london-10000?&utm_medium=social

🏃Cardiff Half Marathon
http://www.tht.org.uk/events/cardiff-half-marathon?&utm_medium=social

Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · Jul 25

From next Friday, the gonorrhoea vaccine will start to become available to those who need it most.

It will be rolled out in England across August, and in Scotland and Wales from the start of September.

Find out more about gonorrhoea.
https://www.tht.org.uk/sexual-health/stis/gonorrhoea

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Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · Jul 23

Join #RedRun25 to support Terrence Higgins Trust and make a real difference to the lives of people living with HIV.

🏃‍♀️ Walk or run 5K or 10K
📅 Saturday 22 November
📍 Victoria Park, East London

Sign up now to avoid missing out
👉 https://www.redrun.org.uk/registration-2025/

Two women in a park smiling and holding a "RED RUN LDN" frame with messages about ending new HIV cases in the UK by 2030.

Smiling man holds a Terence Higgins Trust frame at a Red Run, promoting the goal to end new HIV cases in the UK by 2030.

A drag performer in a fur coat poses with a photo frame at a Red Run event, supporting HIV awareness and ending new UK cases by 2030.

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Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · Jul 21

Only 1 in 8 people living with HIV have felt able to share their status with most people in their lives.

We work around the year to educate people about HIV. Right now our #ZeroHIVStigmaDay campaign is running Brighton and Hove.

Support our work today http://tht.org.uk/donate

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Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · Jul 21

Only 1 in 8 people living with HIV have felt able to share their status with most people in their lives.

We work around the year to educate people about HIV. Right now our #ZeroHIVStigmaDay campaign is running Brighton and Hove..

Support our work today http://tht.org.uk/donate

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Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · Jul 18

From 1 August, the gonorrhoea vaccine will start to be available in England, with Scotland and Wales following from September.

Are you planning to get the vaccine? We're looking for people to share their thoughts and experiences around this 👇

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6MWBBG7

Text on a person's arm with a plasters reads, "2 weeks to go" under a banner stating "gonorrhoea vaccine," by Terrence Higgins Trust.

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Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · Jul 16

'Back then, many people thought that HIV only affected gay men and people of colour. Sadly, some people still think that today.'

Read more of Annmarie's story on our blog.

https://www.tht.org.uk/news/then-and-now-hiv-and-why-we-still-need-talk-about-it

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aidsmap @aidsmap.bsky.social · Jul 7

IAS 2025 is taking place next week in Kigali & virtually. aidsmap is delighted to continue its news reporting under @tht.org.uk's stewardship & its partnership with @iasociety.bsky.social as an official scientific media partner for #IAS2025
www.aidsmap.com/news/jul-2025/coming-soon-news-ias-2025

Coming soon: news from IAS 2025

The 13th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2025) is taking place in Kigali, Rwanda, and virtually, from 13 to 17 July. aidsmap is delighted to be continuing its conf...

www.aidsmap.com

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Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · Jul 9

We’ve been responding to calls and questions about HIV and AIDS-related illnesses for over 40 years.

Read about what's changed since our very first call in 1984.

https://www.tht.org.uk/news/then-and-now-always-there-answer-call

The image is a split comparison labeled "Then & Now." The top half shows a young man with dark hair wearing a blue sweater, sitting at a desk with papers pinned on the wall behind him, as he holds a corded phone to his ear. The bottom half shows an older man with grey hair and a beard, wearing glasses and a striped shirt, smiling while using a modern headset with a microphone. The text "Then" is positioned on the top left, and "Now" is on the bottom right,

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Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · Jul 7

"We can end stigma. We can end fear. We can end isolation. We can end new cases of HIV. But only if we raise awareness and speak with compassion."

Read more of Roland's story on our website.

https://www.tht.org.uk/news/then-and-now-my-diagnosis-my-journey

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Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · Jul 5

This #PrideinLondon share the message that #PrEPProtects.

PrEP is a pill that stops you from getting HIV. It's highly effective and available for free on the NHS.

Find out more at https://www.startswithme.org.uk/

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Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · Jul 4

On 4 July 1982, Terry was the first named person to die from an AIDS-related illness in the UK, at just 37.

Find out more about our Do it for Terry campaign, and learn about Terry’s life & legacy.

tht.org.uk/terry

Black and white pictures of Terry Higgins at four different ages: as a school boy, in naval uniform, and as an adult with and without a moustache.

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Terrence Higgins Trust @tht.org.uk · Jul 3

#PrEPProtects

Our HIV Prevention England campaign, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care, is running throughout the summer to raise awareness of PrEP.

Help spread the word. 👇
https://www.tht.org.uk/news/campaign-launched-raise-awareness-prep

PrEP Protects. PrEP is a pill that stops me getting HIV.

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