Arm with plaster reading "Get it now" urging people to get both doses of the mpox vaccine (Terrence Higgins Trust).
Getting both doses of the mpox vaccine maximises its effectiveness.
If you're eligible for the vaccine but haven't had both doses as yet, you can access it from your local sexual health clinic.
https://tht.org.uk/sexual-health/stis/mpox-monkeypox-uk/getting-vaccinated-mpox-monkeypox
ThirdSector Podcast cover: image of Martyn Butler above four figures. "A diffident man with an impish sense of humour"
A beautiful tribute to our co-founder, Martyn Butler, featuring both our Chief Executive Richard Angell and our co-founder and patron, Rupert Whitaker.
👇Listen now
https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/third-sector-podcast-remembering-hiv-charity-pioneer/communications/article/1950753
Prisons and HIV. Calls for actions to ensure England's 2025–2030 HIV Action Plan covers prison HIV care.
Urgent action is needed to ensure people living with HIV in prisons are not left behind.
Read the report now 👇
https://tht.org.uk/news/cross-sector-report-urges-government-meet-challenges-hiv-care-prisons
Dept. of Health & Social Care booklets titled 'HIV Action Plan for England 2025–2030' with cover portraits.
Congratulations @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social on your appointment as Public Health Minister.
We're ready to work with you to turn the new HIV Action Plan for England into action - and end new HIV cases in England once and for all.
THT March calendar of online workshops and group meetings (e.g., Get Active, Advice Tuesdays, Getting Workplace Ready).
📅Here's a taste of what we've got coming up this month.
Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with HIV for a long time, there's something for you.
If you want to see a full list of our workshops, advice sessions and group meetings, go to https://tht.org.uk/calendar
#hiv
📚Come with us to take a peek inside our archive at Bishopsgate Institute, with a very special guest host.
💙Donate now to support our work and get a piece of history with our heritage heart badge.
https://tht.org.uk/?form=FUNKQWHACZM
#lgbthistorymonth
Diana in a dark outfit accepting a bouquet of roses from a bearded man wearing glasses in a black-and-white indoor photo.
On this day in 1989, Princess Diana visited the Mildmay Hospital. It was a key moment in changing public attitudes to HIV.
Together, we must continue our work to end HIV stigma forever. You can donate now to support our work.
https://tht.org.uk/donate
Portrait of Derek Jarman against a blue background.
Film poster for 'Blue' by Derek Jarman.
Filmmaker Derek Jarman died on this day in 1994, from an AIDS-related illness.
Just weeks after his death, artist Maggi Hambling painted this striking portrait of her old friend.
You can buy a print now and help support our work.
https://iapfineart.com/shop/portrait-of-derek-jarman/
A man in a Terrence Higgins Trust running vets raises his fists above his head.
Missed out on the Royal Parks Half Marathon ballot?
This race around four of London's Royal Parks is famed for being one of the UK’s most picturesque half marathons.
Sign up and join our team
https://tht.org.uk/events/royal-parks-half-marathon
HIV testing is free, quick and easy.
Anyone diagnosed with HIV in the UK can access free treatment and support.
Order your free HIV test kit at https://freetesting.hiv/
#HIVtestingweek
A shirtless man holds a phone. Text says 'POV of you ordering a home HIV test whenver is convenient for you.'
Knowing that HIV testing lets you live your life whatever the result.
You can order a free HIV test to your home (or cottage) during National HIV Testing Week.
HIV testing is free, confidential, quick and easy.
Order your free test today. Go to https://freetesting.hiv/
#HeatedRivalry #HIVtestingweek
Billboard with a smiling man on it. Message reads 'I Test'.
Billboard with women in a pink suit. Message reads 'I Test'.
Billboard with a drag queen on it. Message reads 'I Test'.
Back of a red bus. There is an advert on the bus that reads 'I Test'.
Have you spotted our posters and billboards around the country for National HIV Testing Week?
Anyone in England can order a free HIV test this week.
https://freetesting.hiv/
#HIVtestingweek
Mark Ashton, co-founder of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners, smiling in front of a stone wall. Text notes his 1987 death from an AIDS-related illness.
"I’m told I didn’t smile for three months after his death. He changed my life."
We recently republished a piece by Chris Birch, remembering his friendship with Mark Ashton. Mark died on this day in 1987 from an AIDS-related illness.
Read it now.
https://tht.org.uk/news/remembering-mark-ashton
A confident man poses shirtless. Text: "I TEST. HIV can affect anyone. That’s why I test at least once a year." National HIV Testing Week, 9-15 Feb 2026. "Order your free HIV test at startswithme.org.uk."
A woman with short hair and a smiling expression. Text: "I TEST. HIV testing lets me live my life, whatever the result." National HIV Testing Week. Order free HIV test at startswithme.org.uk.
Smiling person with short hair and glasses wears a purple shirt and chain necklace. Text reads: "I TEST. It's the only way to know if I have HIV, so I can stay in control of my health."
Smiling woman with text: "I TEST. HIV testing is quick, confidential, and free." National HIV Testing Week, February 9-15, 2026.
It’s National HIV Testing Week!
Take a few minutes to order your free test kit – it’s quick, simple, and you can do it all at home 🏡
Get your FREE test now.
https://bit.ly/3KzpQLD
#ITest #HIVTestingWeek
Blue PrEP pills. Text: "Women and Equalities committee calls for PrEP in pharmacies and online. Swipe for our response."
Quote by Richard Angell OBE emphasises collaboration with pharmacies to make PrEP more accessible, aiming to reduce new HIV cases.
PrEP is a gamechanger for ending new HIV cases and widening PrEP access is crucial.
It's great to see the Women and Equalities Committee calling for PrEP to be accessible online and through community pharmacies.
A confident woman stands beside text promoting National HIV Testing Week, encouraging testing. Visit startswithme.org.uk for a free test.
A woman with dark hair looks confidently at the camera. Text reads "I TEST." and "HIV testing is quick, free and fits around my life."
Man in green sweater with text "I TEST. Because HIV can affect anyone."
Smiling man in yellow sweatshirt with text: "I TEST." Banner promotes National HIV Testing Week, urging free tests at startswithme.org.uk.
Did you know you can test for HIV at home? 🏠
National HIV Testing Week kicks off 9 February and it’s never been easier to test.
Testing is quick, free, and fits around your life. Order a free HIV test to your home today.
https://freetesting.hiv/
Wonderful to hear the Infected Blood Community Choir raising their voices in song.
Watch the full story 👇
https://www.itv.com/watch/news/for-many-years-victims-of-the-infected-blood-scandal-felt-they-did-not-have-a-voice/92v9g7n
#SilenceToSong
Director Derek Jarman was born on this day in 1942. He was one of the first people in the UK to speak openly about living with HIV.
A donation from each purchase of this portrait of him supports our work.
https://www.iapfineart.com/artworks/27-maggi-hambling-portrait-of-derek-jarman-1998/
Smiling young man with short dark hair, wearing a green sweater and plaid shirt, standing in front of a stone wall.
On this day in 1987, Mark Ashton, co-founder of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners, was diagnosed with HIV.
His friend Chris wrote a beautiful tribute to Mark, which he shared in 2014, and has now been republished on our website.
Read it now.
https://tht.org.uk/news/remembering-mark-ashton
Man with eyes closed and slight smile, captioned with, "When your Hinge date knows that people on HIV treatment cannot pass it on during sex," and "you can seduce me."
A woman with long dark hair looks incredulously, with the text "what...are you thinking?" when asked "are you clean" on a dating app.
A surprised and ecstatic woman with arms raised, capturing the joy of ending all new HIV cases in the UK. Text above expresses this sentiment.
Just thinking about some of our favourite Traitors moments ahead of the final...
#TheTraitors #traitors #traitorsuk #thetraitorsuk
Attitude magazine cover featuring an article titled "Terrence Higgins Trust CEO: Inside my meeting with Keir Starmer on chemsex, suicide, and gay men's mental health." Photos of Richard Angell and Keir Starmer included.
"There is an emergency on our watch. The alarm has been sounded."
Our Chief Executive reflects on his meeting with the Prime Minister and their discussion around chemsex and queer mental health.
https://www.attitude.co.uk/news/terrence-higgins-trust-richard-angell-keir-starmer-509976/
Smiling woman in a blue race bib running a marathon, waving at the camera. Text overlay: "Join our team."
🏃♂️ Got a spot in April’s TCS London Marathon? Looking for a charity to run for?
Join our team and help end new HIV cases in the UK by 2030.
Sign up now👇
https://tht.org.uk/support-us/fundraising/raise-money/i-have-place-event
#LondonMarathon
National HIV Testing Week, February 9-15, 2026. Save the Date.
📆 Save the date!
National HIV Testing Week 2026 is running 9-15 February.
Free campaign resources are available now for participating organisations.
#HIVTestingWeek
https://hperesources.org.uk/
Drag performer in a purple gown sits gracefully. Text reads "A Night at the Musicals," supporting Terrence Higgins Trust, hosted by Michael Twaits at Royal Vauxhall Tavern, London, on Thursday, 26 February 2026.
‘A Night At The Musicals’ supporting Terrence Higgins Trust is back!
📅 Thursday 26 February
📍Royal Vauxhall Tavern, London
🎟️Tickets available now.
https://www.outsavvy.com/event/31297/a-night-at-the-musicals-supporting-terrence-higgins-trust
Sage Journals article titled "Breaking barriers: A qualitative study" on factors affecting HIV awareness and prevention among African and Caribbean women in England. Authors include Nicola Jones and others.
Check out this new article co-authored by Nicola Jones, our HIV Reconnect Project Manager.
The paper explores the factors that influence HIV awareness and uptake of HIV prevention among women of African and Caribbean heritage in England.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/17455057251385798
Our Chief Executive Richard Angell gave evidence to the committee last year, helping build this case for this new framework.
The framework which will together a variety of initiatives, including the new HIV Action Plan for England.
Hands holding a condom above text stating: "Government commits to new Sexual and Reproductive Health Framework. We have been calling for a new strategy. Swipe for our response."
Quote from Richard Angell OBE, Chief Executive of Terrence Higgins Trust, highlights the need for national leadership in sexual health amid rising STI rates and strained services.
Richard Angell speaks at a committee meeting. Caption below highlights his contribution to a new Sexual and Reproductive Health Framework.
We welcome news that the Public Health Minister, Ashley Dalton, has committed to a new Sexual and Reproductive Health Framework. It follows calls for a national strategy in this area by the Health Select Committee.
Smiling woman in a blue race bib running a marathon, waving at the camera. Text overlay: "Join our team."
Ready for a challenge in 2026?🥇
Walk, run, swim, or cycle and help us end new HIV cases in the UK by 2030.
We’ve places in a huge range of events right across the UK.
Find your next challenge today!
www.tht.org.uk/events
🚨NEW YEARS RESOLUTION ALERT🚨
2026 should be the year for PrEP to be made available through community pharmacies - helping to improve access and reduce pressure on underfunded sexual health services.
Our new report: https://tht.org.uk/news/new-report-calls-wider-access-prep
