Are you part of a choir, sports team, arts group, workplace network, student society, community club or LGBTQ+ group?
You can help us reach our goal of ending new cases of HIV in the UK by 2030.
We’d love to hear from you!
✉️ fundraising@tht.org.uk
#Brighton #BrightonLife #HoveActually
Join our FREE virtual training on HIV and hepatitis awareness for tattoo and piercing artists.
The session will be hosted on Microsoft Teams on Monday 9 March, 11am–12pm.
Email brighton.training@tht.org.uk to book your spot and receive a link to join.
#BrightonTattoo #BrightonTattoocon
Text reads: 'We need self-identifying women aged 18-25 to take part in our workshop: Friday 13 March, 2-5pm. Terrence Higgins Trust, 61 Ship Street, BN1 1AE. We will be looking at how to improve access to sexual health services, and we need your help co-designing routes to care. Snacks and refreshments will be provided, and you will receive £60 for your time. Voice-only recordings will be taken for qualitative analysis. All comments made within the workshop will remain anonymous.'
Help us improve access to sexual health services for young women in Brighton & Hove.
Get in touch with us at Brighton.Clinic@tht.org.uk to find out how to join in.
A runner in a blue shirt and cap celebrates during a race. Event details: London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge. Saturday 23 May. Registration fees and fundraising targets vary. South Coast Ultra Challenge. Saturday 5 September. Registration fees and fundraising targets vary.
Browse more events here:
https://tht.org.uk/events
Smiling cyclist in Terrence Higgins Trust jersey gives a thumbs-up during London to Brighton ride. Event details: London to Brighton cycle ride. Sunday 13 September, £55 registration, £150 fundraising target.
Let us know if you are competing for us and we could provide you with:
• A Terrence Higgins Trust vest
• Fundraising advice and support
• Pre-event training guidance
A smiling runner named Sam makes a heart shape with their hands during the Brighton & Hove 10k race. They are wearing a Terrence Higgins Trust running vest. The post promotes the Brighton and Hove 10k challenges taking place in 2026. Text reads: 'Places are still available for Sunday 12 April. £40 to register, no minimum fundraising target. Need more time? Book your spot for the 10k on Sunday 15 November. £34 to register, no minimum fundraising target'.
Whether you join through a charity place or secured your own, you'll receive the same amazing support from our dedicated team.
Runners at the start line of the Brighton 10K race. Text: 'Take on a new challenge. Help us end new cases of HIV in the UK by 2030.' tht.org.uk/events
If you're lucky enough to secure a place at one of these events, we'd love you to fundraise for us to help end new cases of HIV in the UK by 2030.
A poster for National HIV Testing Week, dated 9–15 February 2026. Large bold text reads “I TEST.” Beneath it, a message says, “HIV testing is quick, free and fits around my life.” At the bottom, a banner encourages viewers to order a free HIV test at startswithme.org.uk. The model featured is Black.
Today marks the end of National HIV Testing Week. A huge 'well done' goes out to everyone who tested 🎉
If you didn't get the chance, don't worry. Free testing is available all year round ✔️
Visit our clinic Mon-Fri, or order your free test kit today: http://bit.ly/3KzpQLD
#ITest #HIVTestingWeek
For National HIV Testing Week 2026 (9 to 15 February) Marc Tweed, Head of Terrence Higgins Trust South, writes for @attitudemag.bsky.social
#ITest #HIVTestingWeek
A promotional graphic for National HIV Testing Week, dated 9–15 February 2026. Large bold text reads “I TEST.” Beneath it, a message says, “HIV testing lets me live my life, whatever the result." A banner at the bottom encourages viewers to order a free HIV test at startswithme.org.uk. The model featured is of European or Other White descent.
Not sure if you need to test for HIV? 🤔 No worries!
Answer a few quick questions and find out here: http://bit.ly/4oAno5j
If you need one, you can visit our Brighton clinic today at 61 Ship Street. Bookings or walk-ins are welcome.
#ITest #HIVTestingWeek
In case you missed it:
Here's Phillip, our brilliant Senior Health Promotion Specialist, speaking to BBC Radio Sussex about why HIV testing is so important 👏
Thanks to BBC Radio Sussex for having us!
Learn more at https://www.startswithme.org.uk/
#ITest #HIVTestingWeek
A poster for National HIV Testing Week, dated 9–15 February 2026. Large bold text reads “I TEST.” Beneath it, a message says, “It’s the only way to know if I have HIV, so I can stay in control of my health.” At the bottom, a banner encourages viewers to order a free HIV test at startswithme.org.uk. The model featured is of Middle Eastern descent.
HIV can affect anyone.
If you have HIV, finding out means you can start treatment and stay healthy.
Testing is the only way to know your HIV status.
Get your free test today: https://bit.ly/3KzpQLD
#ITest #HIVTestingWeek
A poster for National HIV Testing Week, dated 9–15 February 2026. Large white text reads “I TEST.” A message underneath says, “HIV testing is quick, confidential and free.” At the bottom, a banner invites viewers to order a free HIV test at startswithme.org.uk and features the “It Starts With Me” campaign logo. The model featured is Black.
HIV testing is free, quick and easy.
Anyone diagnosed with HIV in the UK can access free treatment and support.
To learn more, visit: http://bit.ly/3KzpQLD
#ITest #HIVTestingWeek
Rear view of a red double-decker bus in Brighton, displaying ads for HIV testing.
National HIV Testing Week begins today!
Have you spotted our posters and adverts around Brighton yet?
You can order a free HIV test this week to your home. HIV testing is quick, easy, free and confidential.
Find out more at https://www.startswithme.org.uk/
#hivtestingweek
📣 National HIV Testing Week kicks off tomorrow, 9 February.
Did you know you can test for HIV at home? Order your free test kit today to join in: http://bit.ly/3KzpQLD
#ITest #HIVTestingWeek
HIV can affect anyone, and testing is the only way to know. Whatever the result, testing helps you stay in control of your health.
Visit @startswith_me to learn more
#HIVTestingWeek #ItStartsWithMe
A poster for National HIV Testing Week, dated 9–15 February 2026. Large bold text reads “I TEST.” Below it, a message says, “HIV can affect anyone. That’s why I test at least once a year.” A banner at the bottom encourages viewers to order a free HIV test at startswithme.org.uk. The poster features a model of European or Other White descent.
Mark your calendar 📅 National HIV Testing Week kicks off next week
Join the movement, get tested. It's free, quick, and easy – plus, you can even do it from home.
Order yours today: http://bit.ly/3KzpQLD
Text reads: Terry loved music. He travelled regularly to New York to get the latest records. Whilst working as a DJ at Heaven nightclub in London, Terry collapsed. He was admitted to hospital and diagnosed with pneumonia. Although expected to make a full recovery, he died suddenly on 4 July 1982 at the age of 37.
Terry Higgins smiles with a friend. He is wearing a purple tank top. The friend is in a white shirt and a hat, and his is arm around Terry's shoulder. Text reads: By naming the trust after Terry, the founding members (his partner and friends) hoped to personalise and humanise AIDS in a very public way.
We were the first charity in the UK set up to respond to the HIV epidemic and have been at the forefront of the fight ever since.
This LGBT+ History Month, find out more about the life of our namesake, Terrence Higgins.
Visit tht.org.uk/about-us/our-history/ter...
Panels from the AIDS memorial quilt featuring Terry Higgins' portraits. Text reads: Terry Higgins was the first named person to die from an AIDS-related illness in the UK. Learn more this LGBT+ History Month at tht.org.uk/history
A photo strip of Terry through the years. The first photo is of him as a school boy. The second is of Terry in his Navy uniform as a young man. The second photo is a headshot of Terry with a mod haircut, thick sideburns and clean shaven. The third photo is of Terry slightly older, with shorter hair and a thick moustache. Text reads: Terry was a Welshman born June 10, 1945, in Pembrokeshire. He served in the Royal Navy from 1963 to 1968, aboard many vessels.
White text on a powder blue background reads: After five years of service, Terry felt it was time to leave. Wanting a quick exit, he informed a senior officer he was gay, which was a sacking offence at the time. But after being refused discharge, Terry painted hammer and sickle motifs on the ship and was formally asked to leave.
A panel from the Terry Higgins memorial quilt is displayed. It depicts a rainbow with a curve of leather in front of it. There is an angel with wings flying into the top left hand corner. It quotes Terry's words when he confronted the police: 'How dare you bitches attack my friends.' Text reads: Terry was an activist. During the London Pride March in 1980, Terry saw the police attack a drag queen. He jumped down from his parade float and confronted them with a leather belt in hand.
From small beginnings in a flat in central London, we have grown to become the UK's leading HIV and sexual health charity, and one of the largest in Europe.
If you tested within the window period, the tests may not be able to detect infections that are present.
When using an oral HIV self-test or a fingerprick HIV test like the ones in our clinic, the window period is 90 days.
The window period for our syphilis tests is also 90 days.
Chlamydia and gonorrhoea have a 14 day window period.
This means our tests can only accurately detect these infections from sex you had more than 14 days ago.
An image of a calendar, sticky notes, and stationery. Text asking "When's the right time to do an STI test?" with advice to "Re-test again later" if tested in the window period.
There is a period of time between:
• when someone picks up an infection through sex
• and when our tests can accurately detect it
This is called a 'window period'.
Different STIs can have different window periods.
Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton clinic open until 8pm every Tuesday. Book at tht.org.uk/brighton
Struggling to fit in an appointment around your daily schedule?
We understand your health needs exist outside the 9 to 5. Our clinic stays open later on Tuesdays for your convenience.
Last bookable appointment is at 7.30pm.
https://tht.org.uk/brighton
Book an appointment for testing in clinic:
https://tht.org.uk/get-help/services/brighton-and-hove
Or order a order a free self-test for delivery to your door:
https://test.tht.org.uk/
#HIVawareness
Purple background with text: "Taking PrEP? Don't forget to test for HIV and STIs regularly." Blue section below says, "Some STIs have no symptoms. The only way to be sure is to test."
PrEP is highly effective against HIV, but it doesn't replace testing.
PrEP doesn't prevent other STIs so it works best when used along with condoms and regular testing.
It's also good to have regular confirmation that you don't have HIV and that the PrEP is working as expected.
We recommend testing at least once a year, so tick something off the 2026 to-do list and book your appointment to visit our clinic.
Bold white text on a bright pink background reads "New year, new you? Start the year right with a full STI screen." Terrence Higgins Trust logo in the top right corner. Bottom text reads "Our clinic reopens 5 January. Book your appointment today."
If you're thinking about new healthy habits to form this year, don't forget to consider your sexual health.
Routine testing is important for maintaining good sexual health as many STIs have no symptoms.
Christmas and New Year opening hours. Our clinic will close from Thursday 25 December, and reopen on Monday 5 January. Book in to see us before our short break at tht.org.uk/Brighton
If you need sexual health services during this period, check the Brighton & Hove Sexual Health and Contraception Service (SHAC) website for their opening hours.
If SHAC is closed and you need PEP, go to A&E at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.
Make sure you have enough PrEP and condoms to last you through the festive period.
We'll be pausing our services over Christmas and New Year so if you need any sexual health care or HIV support from us, now is the time to visit.
