No one should face HIV alone, especially at Christmas. My Community is our free, confidential online space for people living with HIV.  It's a space to connect with peers and get support from them, even at times, like Christmas, when other services are not available.

Merry Christmas from everyone at Terrence Higgins Trust! 🎄🎄 2025 has been an incredible year. We achieved a huge amount because of your support. There’s still so much more to do in 2026. But together we will make it happen.

Our services are still open on revised hours over the festive season. For support, advice and information, you can call THT Direct, our free and confidential helpline. Opening hours are at the link in our bio. https://tht.org.uk/get-help/services/tht-direct-helpline

Our free Winter Prize Draw is now open! ❄️ You could win £1,000 or one of 16 other cash prizes. Enter today and help support people living with HIV. 18+ T&Cs apply. https://tht.org.uk/form/winter-prize-draw-entry?utm_source=website&channel=organic&channeldrilldown1=form&channeldrilldown2=bio_link

Last week, we held a reception in the Houses of Parliament to mark World AIDS Day and the launch of the government's new HIV Action Plan.

We were delighted to sit down with Wes Streeting and Ashley Dalton to talk about the new HIV Action Plan for England.

We marked World AIDS Day with MPs from across the House of Commons. Together, we remembered those we have lost to HIV and celebrated the publication of the government's new HIV Action Plan for England.

People living with HIV can now pursue any career in the UK Armed Forces, including as military pilots and aircrew for the first time. This change was only possible because of your support. Find out more. 👇 https://tht.org.uk/news/people-living-hiv-can-now-serve-all-armed-forces-roles

Our Chief Executive, Richard Angell, on how the new HIV Action Plan is a blueprint for tackling inequality and transforming our NHS. Read it now 👇 https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/world-aids-day-hiv-action-plan-england-nhs-patient-power-b2875722.html

Today, the government have unveiled the new HIV Action Plan for England. It's a really exciting moment, with transformational potential. We're rounding up some of the highlights. Find out more. https://tht.org.uk/news/government-launches-trailblazing-scheme-reconnect-thousands-hiv-treatment

For our community, it’s more than a ribbon. It’s remembering everyone lost to HIV. It’s a promise to support people living with HIV. It’s a pledge to end new cases of HIV by 2030. It’s a stand against HIV stigma. Donate now. tht.org.uk/ribbon

We're so excited about this.  A £5 million trial is going to put HIV testing kits on to the NHS App and therefore into everyone's hands.

Thank you the Chancellor for listening to #InfectedBlood victims and exempting their compensation payments from inheritance tax. This is a welcome step, giving recipients peace of mind that their long-overdue compensation will not be unfairly taxed.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the RED RUN for us! The donations raised will go to support our vital work, helping end new HIV cases, tackling stigma and supporting people living with HIV. If you've not donated yet, there's still time. https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/redrun2025

This World AIDS Day, 1 December, we remember those we’ve lost to HIV. Join with our community to promise, pledge and take a stand for people living with HIV – because it’s more than a ribbon. Donate now. https://www.tht.org.uk/pin

Good luck to everyone taking part in #RedRun25 today, including over 80 of our amazing supporters! Donate now to support our work. https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/redrun2025

Donate to get your Terry World AIDS Day pin badge. https://tht.org.uk/?form=FUNWJTRRWLD&utm_source=organic&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=do_it_for_terry_wales&utm_content=english

This World AIDS Day, join supporters across the UK on 1 December for a 10km walk. You can complete your 10km walk anywhere and in any way that suits you. Help us support people living with HIV, fight HIV stigma and work to end new cases by 2030. https://tht.org.uk/events/walk-10km-world-aids-day

World AIDS Day is coming up - and you can make a real difference. We’re sharing four simple  ways you can help raise vital funds and support people living with HIV.

"Know your body, own your body and know your status." Trans Awareness Week begins today, and we're resharing our video with trailblazing activist Rebecca de Havilland.

It's 100 days since a vaccine became available for free across the UK to those at the highest risk of gonorrhoea. Find out more about the vaccine on our website. https://tht.org.uk/sexual-health/stis/gonorrhoea/getting-vaccinated-gonorrhoea

This World AIDS Day, 1 December, we remember those we’ve lost to HIV. Take a stand for people living with HIV – because it’s more than a ribbon. Donate now. https://www.tht.org.uk/?form=FUNWTQVHMRM&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=world_aids_day_2025

Make a difference this Christmas by buying our charity card packs to send your festive well-wishes.  Every purchase helps fund our cause as a portion of the proceeds from every card sold are given to us.  Order yours today. Link in our bio.

It’s more than a ribbon. It’s remembering everyone lost to HIV. Donate now. https://www.tht.org.uk/?form=FUNZHCUQKLM&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=world_aids_day_2025

This October, our Positive Voices speakers are sharing their #BlackHistoryMonth heroes. LeaSuwanna shares why it was so impactful hearing Professor Faye talk about her life story. Read the full blog now. Link in our bio.

Have you gotten vaccinated for mpox? If you're eligible for the vaccine, remember you can get the vaccine for free at your local sexual health clinic. Full details on our website. https://tht.org.uk/news/ukhsa-reminds-eligible-groups-come-forward-mpox-vaccination

It's more than a ribbon.  It’s remembering everyone lost to HIV. Donate now to get your red ribbon for World AIDS Day. https://www.tht.org.uk/?form=FUNZHCUQKLM&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=world_aids_day_2025

This October, our Positive Voices speakers are sharing their #BlackHistoryMonth heroes. Pank remembers how he felt like Maya Angelou was speaking directly to him when he he read her work. Read the full blog now. https://tht.org.uk/news/marking-black-history-month-standing-firm-power-and-pride

51% of people leave a sexual health appointment without having an HIV test. Our Chief Executive Richard Angell spoke at the House of Commons' Women and Equalities Committee recently. He shared how the pressure being put on sexual health services is impacting what the services are able to provide.

This October, our Positive Voices speakers are sharing their #BlackHistoryMonth heroes. Hamish talks about Tony Allen, a founding figure of Afrobeat music. Read the full blog now. https://tht.org.uk/news/marking-black-history-month-standing-firm-power-and-pride

Injectable PrEP will be transformative for our HIV response. It's highly effective and has the potential to reach those who are not currently accessing other HIV prevention. Read the full story on our website. https://tht.org.uk/news/nhs-roll-out-first-long-acting-injection-prevent-hiv

This October, our Positive Voices speakers are sharing their #BlackHistoryMonth heroes. Stephen first heard Angelina speak at an event seven years ago. Read the full blog now. https://tht.org.uk/news/marking-black-history-month-standing-firm-power-and-pride

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

🚨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/

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

🎂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

🚨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

"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.

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

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

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/

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.

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 👇

🚨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

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

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/

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

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

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

'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