There was a slight increase in new HIV diagnoses in Scotland last year. The goal to end new HIV cases by 2030 is still possible, but these new figures show it's vital that we do not lose focus. https://tht.org.uk/news/new-data-shows-ending-new-hiv-transmissions-scotland-2030-still-possible

Taylor Swift has a new single coming out on Friday called Patient Zero. But do you know the story behind that phrase? The story tells us a lot about the history of HIV stigma. #LGBThistory #HIV #TaylorSwift

This World AIDS Day, join Team Terry at RED RUN 2026 in Victoria Park, London, on Saturday 21 November. Walk 5k or run 5k or 10k and raise money to help support people living with HIV, tackle stigma and end new cases. 🏃‍♂️Sign up now before place sell out. https://tht.org.uk/events/red-run-2026

Following the announcement that the Scottish Government will publish a new HIV Action Plan, we joined Waverley Care and National AIDS Trust in the Scottish Parliament to discuss the action needed to tackle stigma and end new transmissions of HIV in Scotland by 2030.

HIV is on the agenda in Wales.   In today's Programme for Government, the First Minister of Wales has committed to action to end new cases of HIV in Wales by 2030.

It's a win! Today, Minister for Public Health Maree Todd has committed to a new HIV Action Plan for Scotland. The Scottish Government plan will be vital in driving forward the steps needed to end new transmissions of HIV by 2030 and support people living with HIV in Scotland to thrive.

The UK AIDS Memorial Quilt is on display in full for the first time in Scotland and the Terry Higgins quilt has formally joined it. Watch the powerful remarks by NAMES Projects founder, Cleve Jones. https://tht.org.uk/news/terry-higgins-aids-memorial-quilt-formally-joins-uk-aids-memorial-quilt

The Terry Higgins Memorial Quilt has now officially joined the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt, as the quilts go on display in full for the very first time in Scotland at Glasgow's Tramway. The UK AIDS Memorial Quilt represents over 600 people lost to #HIV and AIDS in the UK.

Today NICE has recommended AGAINST making lenacapavir – a twice-yearly injectable form of PrEP – available for HIV prevention. This is profoundly disappointing. Add your name to show that access to twice-yearly injectable PrEP must not be kicked into the long grass: www.tht.org.uk/prep-petition

Today would've been the legendary Freddie Mercury's 80th birthday.  Instead of celebrating with us, Freddie died aged 45 from pneumonia on 24 November 1991 - just a day after publicly sharing that he was HIV positive. Make sure you listen to Queen today 🎵👑

Congratulations to Sir Nick Partridge, who's been announced today as Chair of Queer Britain.  Sir Nick was a part of Terrence Higgins Trust for 30 years, including 22 as our chief executive.

Queer Britain appoints new chair of the board of trustees

 Sir Nick Partridge takes over from new chair of the property sub-committee Ian Mehrtens

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Thank you to everyone who’s grabbed one of our Spit & Polish T-shirts in celebration of Russell T Davies' Tip Toe – and for tagging us in your pics.  Get yours today and support people affected by HIV via tht.org.uk/tshirt

PrEP bulletin: How to avoid common mistakes taking #PrEP. Our Chief Executive Richard Angell OBE joins All Out with Jon Dean to answer a whole host of questions about PrEP. When to take it, different ways to take it, how effective it is. Watch now 👇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psoTaPMQKj0

With our limited edition #PrEP pill holder keyring, there’s no stress about forgetting your medication. You're ready for summer, however hot it gets. Want one? tht.org.uk/prepkeyring

Legends: Michael Edwards (1945-08) Today we're remembering Michael Edwards whose warmth, humour and compassion touched countless lives across London's HIV community. Meet Michael: https://tht.org.uk/news/legends-michael-edwards

Getting hot this summer? Get your #PrEP keyring now: https://tht.org.uk/?form=FUNCUQAFRJT&utm_campaign=organic

No one should go to a Pride event and not come home. We're sending our love and solidarity to everyone at Berlin Pride. 

Police hunt for suspect after one killed and 16 injured in attack at Berlin Pride

Authorities ask for help finding 21-year-old, identified only as Abdul B, after van ramming in German capital

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It's #ZeroHIVStigmaDay. We're not going to stop sharing the stigma-busting message that people living with HIV & on treatment #CantPassItOn. We've come a long way since 2017 when just 9% new this fact. But we won't stop until stigma is a thing of the past: http://tht.org.uk/cantpassiton

Today Andy Burnham has become our new Prime Minister. We look forward to working with him and his government to make sure England ends new HIV cases in the UK by 2030.

New government funding has been secured to provide mothers living with HIV/birthing parents with formula milk and sterilisation equipment to feed their babies. Read more: https://www.facebook.com/TerrenceHigginsTrust/posts/pfbid0kpaRP7nG17CJ9y6ptFys6pCMLSFd4he6PvJPcFo9f8GRyUf9ycW83bDuJbfYHVf1l

Last chance to enter our free prize draw for one of four £50 prizes by completing our survey and helping us shape future campaigns. Take a few minutes to complete the survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8852788/HIV-Reconnect-Evaluation-Survey

Do you know how much of an impact opt-out HIV testing in A&Es is having? Here's our Chief Executive Richard Angell with the jaw-dropping truth.

We’re proud to announce Lord Guy Black of Brentwood as our new Chair of Terrence Higgins Trust. Lord Black has written for The Telegraph to mark the moment: Final push to end the HIV epidemic starts now.

Today marks 44 years since Terry Higgins became the first named person in the UK to die of an AIDS-related illness on 4 July, 1982. Starting a chain of events that led to the founding of our charity in his name and our place at the forefront of the fight against HIV ever since.

Why Terrence Higgins Trust’s work is as vital now as ever – we love this headline, because it’s true. Read about our life-changing work from Terry Higgins’ death through to today. 

Why Terrence Higgins Trust’s work is as vital now as ever

The charity has led the fight against Aids for 44 years — a milestone The Standard celebrates with a gala at the London EDITION with BOSS this week

standard.co.uk

Today we’re launching our brand new PrEP keyring. Set up a regular gift to Terrence Higgins Trust to support people living with HIV and we’ll send you our limited edition PrEP keyring as a thank you. Getting hot this summer? Get your PrEP keyring via tht.org.uk/prepkeyring

Today would’ve been Terry Higgins’ 81st birthday. But, instead, he’ll always be 37. Terry was the first named person in the UK to die of an AIDS-related illness in July 1982. Say Happy Birthday Terry and, if you can, donate today tht.org.uk/terry

In #TipToe, Leo's been living with HIV for 30 years. In the series finale HIV-related abuse raises its ugly head. We want everyone to know the facts about HIV. But we can't shy away from the reality of stigma and discrimination many people living with HIV still face.

Watching #TipToe? Spit & Polish isn't just Leo's bar. It's where people feel safe, celebrated and free. Order your T-shirt and join the movement to end HIV stigma. What a legacy for Tip Toe that would be: www.tht.org.uk/tshirt.

NEW: Say hello to our Spit & Polish T-shirt – inspired by new channel 4 drama #TipToe! Spit & Polish isn't just Leo's bar. It's where people feel safe, celebrated and free. Wear the T-shirt and join the movement to end HIV stigma.  www.tht.org.uk/tshirt