Terrence Higgins Trust

Save our sexual health services!
New figures show 85% of councils in England are planning to cut their public health budgets with sexual health being one of the very hardest hit areas.
Central government cuts to local authority public health budgets are having a devastating impact.
... Sexual health services in England are already unable to meet current levels of demand. This is the time to invest – not cut.
'Data from sexual health clinics shows that even people with symptomatic sexually transmitted infections are now being turned away as clinics are unable to cope,' says our Head of Policy Debbie Laycock.
'Demand for sexual health services in England has risen by 13% since 2013 but rather than invest in services, the government has continually cut funding for public health.
‘Sexual health services in England are already unable to meet current levels of demand, which is why it’s deeply concerning that this is once again one of the areas to be hardest hit by proposed cuts.
‘With more people than ever before accessing sexual health services, now is the time to invest in public health rather than continuing to cut and cut. Otherwise, we’ll never bring down the unacceptably high numbers of new sexually transmitted infections in this country.
‘We welcome this commitment from The Labour Party to prioritise public health. But now Labour, and all political parties, must accelerate their actions. Time is running out. The NHS 10 Year Plan is currently being drafted and the government’s Autumn Budget is likely fewer than six weeks away.
‘We believe public health – including sexual health – must be at the heart of the NHS 10 year plan. We’re strongly urging central government to increase public health spending within the upcoming Autumn Budget as well as commiting resource from the NHS five year funding settlement to public health. We are running out of time to prevent a sexual health crisis in England.’
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Here’s how you can help end HIV stigma from the comfort of your own home 📲:
▪️Go to https://www.tht.org.uk/our-wo…/our-camp aigns/cant-pass-it-on ▪️Download the social media toolkit ▪️Upload the images on your social media accounts followed by the hashtag #CantPassItOn ... ▪️Tag @THTorguk
…and that’s it!
Sharing the #CantPassItOn message with your followers can help us eradicate HIV stigma by making sure everyone knows:
🔊‘PEOPLE ON EFFECTIVE HIV TREATMENT CAN’T PASS IT ON’
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HIV/AIDS campaigner Horcelie talks about the importance of tackling stigma.
Find out more about Can't Pass It On at http://www.tht.org.uk/cantpassiton

BREAKING NEWS 📣
The High Court has rejected a patent extension for Truvada by Gilead. This paves the way for the use of much cheaper generic #PrEP on the NHS. 👍
Debbie Laycock, Head of Policy and Parliamentary Affairs, Terrence Higgins Trust said: ‘This is a landmark ruling that should pave the way for the use of generic PrEP on the NHS in England and Wales.’
... ‘Even though branded Truvada is still cost effective when compared to lifelong HIV treatment and care, the use of generics would slash the costs of purchasing the drug. There is now an even stronger economic argument for PrEP being made routinely available on the NHS in England
‘This ruling also would reduce the cost of PrEP in Wales, where there is currently an uncapped pilot that is using branded Truvada – this further strengthens the case to ensure a long-term agreement for PrEP on the NHS in Wales.
‘A number of trial sites across England are turning gay and bisexual men away from accessing PrEP due to a surge in demand – this is not acceptable. NHS England must now expedite its discussions with local authorities and agree a funding solution so PrEP can have a long-term and sustainable home on the NHS.’
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Are you on PrEP? 💊
Or did you try and get onto the Impact Trial but couldn’t because your local clinic had no spaces? 🏥
If so, we would like to hear from you! 👥💬
... Contact the press team press@tht.org.uk if you’re interested in sharing your stories with us.
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We just want to say thanks to everybody at Fastlove Tour who are supporting our work by donating on every ticket sold to the tour!
📍Grab your tickets here: http://fastlovetour.com

Although new diagnoses of Black African heterosexual men and women have continued to decline, black heterosexual men still face the highest rate of late diagnosis.
'The fact that black African people are some of the most likely to be diagnosed late is worrying and unacceptable. Early diagnosis means people can access life saving treatment as early as possible before the virus has done damage to their immune system.
'Public Health England has noted that those diagnosed late w...ould have lived with HIV without knowing for between three to five years therefore increasing the risk of passing on the virus unknowingly,' says our Head of Social Marketing Takudzwa Mukiwa
Read more here ⬇️
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‘Fundraising for World AIDS Day is a great way to connect with my work colleagues and to start these conversations that I consider extremely important.’
On the first day of December, people all over the world wear a red ribbon with pride, without fear, shame or stigma.
On World AIDS Day, the colour red represents solidarity, love, activism and remembrance.’ ✊🌍
... Find out how you can get involved this World AIDS Day on the website. https://www.tht.org.uk/take-action/world- aids-day
We’ve come along way in the last 30 years – but the fight is not over! 📢
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According to the LGBT Foundation Almost 60% of lesbian and bisexual women say it’s difficult to find information about sexual health!
We pride ourselves on offering sexual health services for all!
Find out more info on our website here: https://www.tht.org.uk/…/improving-y… /sexual-health-services
... Help ensure that lesbian, bi and other women who have sex with women’s experiences of sexual well-being are heard! 👩‍❤️‍👩🚺
Fill out this survey today: http://bit.ly/wswsurvey
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'In the near future hopefully there will be zero transmissions of HIV, because we will actually be able to keep having these conversations,' says Joseph Cotgrave
Check out ‘Living with the stigma of HIV’ on BBC Three ⬇️⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiU8nQ_-q 9s&feature=youtu.be

'The fact we have a pill that can prevent a life-long condition and it is still not routinely available on the NHS is nothing short of a scandal.'
Check out our Parliamentary and Campaigns Officer Liam Beattie talking about PrEP for Metro.co.uk

'The fact that black African people are some of the most likely to be diagnosed late is worrying and unacceptable.
Early diagnosis means people can access life saving treatment as early as possible before the virus has done damage to their immune system.
'We can stop late diagnoses if we test more regularly rather than waiting to be ill to get tested. It’s a good idea to test at least once a year or more regularly if you are changing sexual partners,' says our Head of Social ...Marketing Takudzwa Mukiwa
Check out his feature in The Voice Newspaper here ⬇️
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CALLING ALL OUR WELSH SUPPORTERS 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
Make sure you keep Friday 26th October free!
Get your high heels ready and dust off your black suits and shiny shoes, because the annual Welsh Gala Dinner is taking place on Friday 26th October at The Hilton.
... The theme this year is 'A Night at the Opera’. There will be a drinks reception from 7pm, a three course meal and live entertainment from a wide range of Opera styles. 🍾🍝🎶
All proceeds are going towards providing care, advice and support to those living with, or at risk of, HIV in Wales.
There will also be a chance to bid for exclusive items in our live auction and an opportunity to win some great raffle prizes!
Tickets are £45 per person.
To order tickets please call 029 2066 6465 or email wayne.curley@tht.org.uk 🎟️
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We’re so lucky to have some amazing case studies who work with us on a regular basis to help debunk HIV stigma!
We're always looking for people living with or impacted by HIV who are happy to share their stories.
Our team will be there to support you every step of the way, and will run every opportunity by you before talking to journalists.💻
... Please do contact the press team at: press@tht.org.uk if you’re interested! 😊
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It’s always great to find out why people decide to get involved with our campaigns!📢
Find out how you can join us in our campaigning on HIV and sexual health on the website.
https://www.tht.org.uk/take-action/campai gn-us

YOU HAVE MAIL! 📩📬
World AIDS Day is soon approaching so be sure to sign up to our email updates for all the latest info!
We’d love to keep you up to date with what we’re doing, the latest news about HIV and sexual health, and how you can get involved.
... https://www.tht.org.uk/take-action/sign-n ews
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We would like to thank everyone who helped us spread the #CantPassItOn message last month for Pride! 🏳️‍🌈
From London to Brighton to Wales we’re thankful for all our supporters showing up come rain or shine, and helping us share this important message:
‘PEOPLE ON EFFECTIVE HIV TREATMENT CANT PASS IT ON’... 🗣️💭
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Let us know if you’ve spotted the #CantPassItOn posters on your travels to and from work!
…..and don’t forget to help us share the can’t pass it on message:
‘People on effective treatment can’t pass it on' 😊

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happy to be positive, why four the first time in my life ive got real freinds

The people at this trust helped our family deal/live with my dad being diagnosed with AIDS. I also contribute every month. Keep up the amazing work guys xxxxxxxxx

The THT does so much to help those who live with HIV to live full, happy, healthy lives. As wells providing support, education, and awareness. The government had recently cut funding to sexual services in Britain GUM Clinc's are being hurt too. Now more than ever we need SRE in schools. THT is a worthwhile charity to support.

Thanks for my red ribbon will wear it with pride 1st December

Thank you so much for the help from one of your workers in 2011 when I found out I had HIV it was a huge help

Thank you for my home HIV kit! Results in 15 minutes! Such a good idea! X

I was hungry and they helped. When time was really tough. Nobody, let alone my government were helping. Never having needed aid before, It's gratifying to know people care whatever your situation. I was bought to tears by their generosity at a time when couldn't look after myself. Thank you.

I think we need talk more about hiv and aids more in schools

For someone who knows what's it like to have a serious illness i try my hardest to treasure every day of my life sadly I still find it hard to accept esp since I have no special person to love me as me but I try everyday to take my meds and be happy. Take good care of yourselves big hugs and love Xxx

Drew smith please do not judge an amazing organisation that has saved and supported so many lives by a personal grievance with an individual. Without THT so many hundreds of people would not have the support they needed benefits housing counselling emotional wellbeing and had to face stigma alone. THT have done so much for so many. Dont let an individual smear your judgment please

Celebrating the remarkable work on #fundraising, #support and #commitment showcased by all its volunteers, chairmen and public that generously h throughout those years.





We gladly joined @ivorcaplin and host some distinctive guests, raising a few glasses to #thanksgiven among the @THTorgUK #fellowship aka @THTFairies whom kindly invited us to join and embrace its causes , passion and goals, as @FABhospitality sincerely shares its values with respect, honour and proud, as it is our commitment to support this #charity and organization that helps each and everyone here and will always be a pleasure to treasure this as close

family matter very close to our heart.



Thanks to #iangreen $thtorguk #thtfaries #ivorcaplin #howardborrigton #emeraldlife from your very own here FabioPachecoTavares @babopacheco @FABhospitality and I look forward to seeing you all more often as today we officially launched our @FABhospitality fundraising #skydive campaign due to join the #epicevent, on my Birthday on April 7th, 2018 on locations TBC very soon...



#FABhospitality #thtorguk #eventsproof #plaistershall

Always endeavour to work and fight the Stigma associated with HIV. Exceptional round the clock work to support and raise awareness

Absolutely fantastic compassionate caring and relaxed environment thanks to Ross (Brighton) in particular. Even with a negative result I was still educated on safe sex practice today! Thanks so much

This charity helped me when I was in need of support it's just a shame they don't have a drop in with Northampton.

I like this and how ppl are taking charge and care of others...

If you want bidders please correct the spelling of one prize. It is dinner with Aidan Turner, not the other soap opera man who has a bad reputation and whose name is Aiden.

Why is this page on Hep B page so unhelpful and I think in light of the recent contaminated blood tragedy thats been on UK Media its time for THT to accept the vast majority of infections are NOT gay sex and drug use.



Also how do you think a patient or their partner is going to feel reading



"It's passed on through:



oral, vaginal or anal sex without a condom

rimming

sharing sex toys

sharing injecting drug equipment such as needles and syringes which can carry infected blood

a pregnant woman with the virus can give it to her baby during childbirth."



Ever wondered how many marriages you might have broke up ?



Don't you stop and think "Oh I wonder why the UK government are doing the birth dose of the vaccine?"



I mistery called your helpline and said I was a chronically infected patient who's girlfriend had left him due to the quoated information above wrote at the top of your page.



All your advisor could tell me was its passed on through sex and drug use.

No mention of birth transmission. Nothing on contaminated blood transfusions.



He gave me the number of the British Liver foundation. Why not the Hep B foundation UK?



Why couldn't he answer my questions?



I asked about being sexually infectious he said "yes" NO FURTHER comment.

I had to prompt him about vaccines your advisor didn't seem to be very well informed and refused to give his name.



HONESTLY CLUE YOURSELVES UP I will be mistery shopping you more and more until I'm satisfied that your advisor display a knowldgeable approach combined with emotional intelligence. I care about the Hep B community & I won't settle until you give value for the money your given.



THT you have been given millions of national lottery funding to help Hep B patients and in my opinion as a patient and an advocate your a shambles. Your advisor should be VERY knowledgeable in the area of Hep B considering all the money your given for it...



One tip under the part about sex etc Write the facts on vaccines i.e Once anti bodies show the person is immune.



People with Hep B if you want help



Join either of these groups





Hepatitis A,B,C



or Hepatitis B foundation



as the THT are about as much help as a chocolate fire guard to Hep B people

Surprised that this charity treats potential staff so poorly without reason - you cannot tell someone they have a job with you for three weeks then casually ring them up and tell them they haven't with no explanation and their references all good. Very poor treatment and totally contradicts the values this charity perceives to live by - more training needed re recruitment process.

x

happy to be positive, why four the first time in my life ive got real freinds

The people at this trust helped our family deal/live with my dad being diagnosed with AIDS. I also contribute every month. Keep up the amazing work guys xxxxxxxxx

The THT does so much to help those who live with HIV to live full, happy, healthy lives. As wells providing support, education, and awareness. The government had recently cut funding to sexual services in Britain GUM Clinc's are being hurt too. Now more than ever we need SRE in schools. THT is a worthwhile charity to support.

Thanks for my red ribbon will wear it with pride 1st December

Thank you so much for the help from one of your workers in 2011 when I found out I had HIV it was a huge help

Thank you for my home HIV kit! Results in 15 minutes! Such a good idea! X

I was hungry and they helped. When time was really tough. Nobody, let alone my government were helping. Never having needed aid before, It's gratifying to know people care whatever your situation. I was bought to tears by their generosity at a time when couldn't look after myself. Thank you.

I think we need talk more about hiv and aids more in schools

For someone who knows what's it like to have a serious illness i try my hardest to treasure every day of my life sadly I still find it hard to accept esp since I have no special person to love me as me but I try everyday to take my meds and be happy. Take good care of yourselves big hugs and love Xxx

Drew smith please do not judge an amazing organisation that has saved and supported so many lives by a personal grievance with an individual. Without THT so many hundreds of people would not have the support they needed benefits housing counselling emotional wellbeing and had to face stigma alone. THT have done so much for so many. Dont let an individual smear your judgment please

Celebrating the remarkable work on #fundraising, #support and #commitment showcased by all its volunteers, chairmen and public that generously h throughout those years.





We gladly joined @ivorcaplin and host some distinctive guests, raising a few glasses to #thanksgiven among the @THTorgUK #fellowship aka @THTFairies whom kindly invited us to join and embrace its causes , passion and goals, as @FABhospitality sincerely shares its values with respect, honour and proud, as it is our commitment to support this #charity and organization that helps each and everyone here and will always be a pleasure to treasure this as close

family matter very close to our heart.



Thanks to #iangreen $thtorguk #thtfaries #ivorcaplin #howardborrigton #emeraldlife from your very own here FabioPachecoTavares @babopacheco @FABhospitality and I look forward to seeing you all more often as today we officially launched our @FABhospitality fundraising #skydive campaign due to join the #epicevent, on my Birthday on April 7th, 2018 on locations TBC very soon...



#FABhospitality #thtorguk #eventsproof #plaistershall

Always endeavour to work and fight the Stigma associated with HIV. Exceptional round the clock work to support and raise awareness

Absolutely fantastic compassionate caring and relaxed environment thanks to Ross (Brighton) in particular. Even with a negative result I was still educated on safe sex practice today! Thanks so much

This charity helped me when I was in need of support it's just a shame they don't have a drop in with Northampton.

I like this and how ppl are taking charge and care of others...

If you want bidders please correct the spelling of one prize. It is dinner with Aidan Turner, not the other soap opera man who has a bad reputation and whose name is Aiden.

Why is this page on Hep B page so unhelpful and I think in light of the recent contaminated blood tragedy thats been on UK Media its time for THT to accept the vast majority of infections are NOT gay sex and drug use.



Also how do you think a patient or their partner is going to feel reading



"It's passed on through:



oral, vaginal or anal sex without a condom

rimming

sharing sex toys

sharing injecting drug equipment such as needles and syringes which can carry infected blood

a pregnant woman with the virus can give it to her baby during childbirth."



Ever wondered how many marriages you might have broke up ?



Don't you stop and think "Oh I wonder why the UK government are doing the birth dose of the vaccine?"



I mistery called your helpline and said I was a chronically infected patient who's girlfriend had left him due to the quoated information above wrote at the top of your page.



All your advisor could tell me was its passed on through sex and drug use.

No mention of birth transmission. Nothing on contaminated blood transfusions.



He gave me the number of the British Liver foundation. Why not the Hep B foundation UK?



Why couldn't he answer my questions?



I asked about being sexually infectious he said "yes" NO FURTHER comment.

I had to prompt him about vaccines your advisor didn't seem to be very well informed and refused to give his name.



HONESTLY CLUE YOURSELVES UP I will be mistery shopping you more and more until I'm satisfied that your advisor display a knowldgeable approach combined with emotional intelligence. I care about the Hep B community & I won't settle until you give value for the money your given.



THT you have been given millions of national lottery funding to help Hep B patients and in my opinion as a patient and an advocate your a shambles. Your advisor should be VERY knowledgeable in the area of Hep B considering all the money your given for it...



One tip under the part about sex etc Write the facts on vaccines i.e Once anti bodies show the person is immune.



People with Hep B if you want help



Join either of these groups





Hepatitis A,B,C



or Hepatitis B foundation



as the THT are about as much help as a chocolate fire guard to Hep B people

Surprised that this charity treats potential staff so poorly without reason - you cannot tell someone they have a job with you for three weeks then casually ring them up and tell them they haven't with no explanation and their references all good. Very poor treatment and totally contradicts the values this charity perceives to live by - more training needed re recruitment process.