Man standing in a parliamentary chamber; overlay text reports a leading HIV charity chief urging the politician to "put down the dog‑whistle" after he called to bar asylum seekers from NHS HIV treatment.. Image from Wikimedia Commons. House of Commons. Used under CC-BY-SA license.

Nigel Farage was wrong in 2015 and he was wrong yesterday.

Treatment means people living with HIV can live a healthy life and can't pass it on. 

Withholding HIV treatment risks HIV transmission.

Read more:
tht.org.uk/news/chief-exec-leading-...

Runner in blue singlet bites a London-themed finisher medal while wearing a patterned cap and mirrored sunglasses

Over the weekend, 30 incredible supporters took on the London Landmarks Half Marathon, as well as the Paris and Brighton Marathons.

Thank you to all of our amazing runners!

Feeling inspired?

Go to https://tht.org.uk/events

Scotland could be first country in world to end HIV transmission, say leading charities | Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland is in prime position to be the first country to end new HIV cases, according to leading HIV charities, but urgent action by the next Scottish Government is crucial to achieving the goal of getting there by 2030.

Scotland could become the first country to end transmission as government has “all the tools” to meet its goal, @tht.org.uk says

Source:

Smiling runner in orange sunglasses wearing a blue vest labeled "DANNY," raising an arm while racing past crowd barriers.

We have an incredible team of runners gearing up to take on marathons and half-marathons this month.

Good luck to all of you running!

If you want to take on a challenge to raise money for Terrence Higgins Trust, go to https://tht.org.uk/events

Man explains his viral load is undetectable so he can't transmit the virus; a teen responds approvingly.

🙌Great stuff on EastEnders last night.

It's so important for everyone to know that people living with HIV on treatment can't pass the virus on.

Having a major TV show share this message, and make clear it isn't a big deal is really powerful.

Terrence Higgins Trust April calendar showing online group meetings and workshops with event names and dates.

📅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

Parade crowd with Pride flags and Terrence Higgins Trust signs.

Today is #TransDayOfVisibility.

At Terrence Higgins Trust, we are proud to run inclusive services, which welcome trans and non-binary people.

To find out more about our services, go to https://tht.org.uk/livingwell

A gift in your will helps ensure no one faces HIV alone. Request a free wills pack at tht.org.uk/freewills.

If you’ve ever thought about leaving a gift in your Will, we’re here to help.  

Our free Will-writing service is available all year round.

Order your free Will-writing pack today.

tht.org.uk/form/request-a-free-will...

For five decades, Martyn Butler supported Terrence Higgins Trust, people living with HIV and fought for LGBT+ rights.

An inspiration in life and death. Deeply missed.

You can donate now in his memory to help us continue his legacy.

https://f.mtr.cool/yomyfgshcn

Older bearded man with glasses and rainbow tie clapping, wearing a blue "Terrence Higgins Trust" vest at a march.

Today we commemorate the life of our incredible co-founder, Martyn Butler OBE.

You can join online to watch his funeral in Newport Cathedral from 11am.

https://f.mtr.cool/ibhqpsuaan

The Auction is back! You can bid on incredible artworks and experiences, and help to raise funds to help support people living with HIV and end new HIV cases in the UK.

Register for The Online Auction https://tht.org.uk/online-auction

Register for The Live Auction https://tht.org.uk/live-auction

Terrence Higgins Trust: can't take oral PrEP? Tell us if you'd consider a long-acting injectable, 5-min survey.

A long-acting injectable form of PrEP has become available in the UK for the first time, and NICE is currently considering whether to approve a second injectable form.

Would you be interested in taking long-acting PrEP?

Tell us about your experience 👇
https://forms.office.com/e/DQK6DCFHtV

Group of smiling people wearing Terrence Higgins Trust rainbow shirts celebrating outdoors at a Pride street event.

Are you part of a choir, sports team, workplace network, student society or LGBTQ+ group?

We’d love to hear from you! You can help us reach our goal of ending new cases of HIV in the UK by 2030.

📩 fundraising@tht.org.uk

Surreal jeweled creature and butterflies; banner invites bids for The Auction 2026, proceeds support Terrence Higgins Trust.

Our highly anticipated annual auction is back!

It brings together an exceptional selection of artworks and luxury experiences.

The Live Auction tht.indy.auction/auctions/699db0a8571d0c2...

The Online Auction tht.indy.auction/auctions/699db6ce2ddef24...

Smiling volunteers in Terrence Higgins Trust blue shirts at an outdoor event promoting a call to join their cheer squad.

Join us at the TCS London Marathon on Sunday 26 April and help us cheer on our incredible team of runners as they take on 26.2 epic miles.

📍Beside Crossharbour DLR station
⏰ 10am - 3pm

Join our squad. 👇
https://tht.org.uk/volunteer-our-cheering-stations

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.

tht.org.uk/sexual-health/stis/mpox-...

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
www.thirdsector.co.uk/third-sector-podcast-rem...

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 👇
tht.org.uk/news/cross-sector-report...

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.