There could be as many as 10,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) carers in the city of Birmingham and there are currently no specific services or support groups to meet their needs.
Thursday, 09 July 2009 09:48
HIV and sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust has been approved to offer a new City & Guilds course in understanding HIV and AIDS. The course was developed as a partnership between THT and City & Guilds and it is the first of its kind. Courses will be run at locations across the UK.
The qualification is designed for people interested in HIV and AIDS or working in a role where knowledge of the issue would be beneficial to their work. It’s ideal for people who work in a variety of roles including nurses, GP reception staff, voluntary workers, probation officers, police officers, teachers, social services staff, staff in drug support services and residential care services as well as interested individuals.
Friday, 03 July 2009 13:06
In a bid to reduce dangerous levels of undiagnosed HIV among gay men, Terrence Higgins Trust is launching a new campaign encouraging men to take control of their sexual health by regularly testing for HIV. The campaign ‘THIVK – Test – Take Control’ will be run through a stand-alone website (www.thinkHIV.co.uk), adverts in gay press, posters, leaflets and condom packs, carrying the following messages:
- “Treatments have never been so good. If you have HIV, the sooner you find out the better.”
- “Think HIV testing takes too long? Some clinics offer ‘rapid tests’ with results in 20 minutes.”
- “You think you’re HIV negative? You might be wrong.”
Friday, 19 June 2009 11:40
Part of the Picture - England's first ever research into lesbian, gay and bisexual drug and alcohol use is now underway.
The part of the picture survey is online now at http://www.partofthepicture.co.uk, and teams of fully trained staff and volunteers are heading out to UK Pride events to survey the LGB community about their drinking habits and drug use - their next stop will be London Pride on 4 July.
The research is being carried out by The Lesbian and Gay Foundation in partnership with The International School for Communities, Rights and Inclusion at the University of Central Lancashire and has been funded by the Big Lottery Fund's Big Research Programme.
Tuesday, 09 June 2009 10:54
On June 17 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Terrence Higgins Trust is launching a new Positive Self Management Programme for gay men living with HIV.
The free workshops in Ladbroke Grove, London will run at the same time every subsequent Tuesday for seven weeks.
The Programme is a group workshop offering people living with HIV the skills to manage their health and maintain active lives. The workshops are facilitated by trained group leaders, both of whom are living with HIV themselves.
Tuesday, 19 May 2009 14:43
Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is encouraging gay men to learn more about hepatitis A, B and C today - World Hepatitis Day which is May 19.Hepatitis A, B and C are viruses which cause inflammation of the liver. A, B and C are different viruses and people can pick them up and pass them on in different ways. Some sexual and drug-taking activities can put you at greater risk.
THT’s web site, www.hepinfo.org, includes full information on hepatitis A, B and C. The website clearly explains the difference between the three most common types of hepatitis, how to prevent them and where to go for a test or treatment. Increasingly, many gay men are seeking information about hepatitis C, for which there is currently no preventative vaccine.
Read more: Terrence Higgins Trust tells gay men to learn their ABCs on World Hepatitis Day
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