HIV and sexual health charity THT (Terrence Higgins Trust) is to hold an HIV conference in Eastbourne on December 1. This one-day event is timed to coincide with World Aids Day.

THT is currently looking for people living with HIV in East Sussex to get actively involved in the planning of the conference by joining the HIV Working Party. The conference aims to look at how current services in the region could be improved, so it’s crucial that the views of people who are directly affected are heard.
 
THT is working with East Sussex County Council to launch the conference, which will be the first of its kind in the region and will give people who are HIV positive, community groups and campaigners the opportunity to have their say about current HIV services in the region.

In 2008, there were 445 new diagnoses of HIV and over 5,000 people living with HIV on the South East coast, while across the UK more people are living with the condition than ever before.
 
Daniel Murray, HIV Health Coach for Terrence Higgins Trust in Eastbourne, said:
“We’re really keen for people living with HIV to get on board. It’s vital that we hear first hand from local people about their views on local services. This is an opportunity to make sure that your voice is heard so If you’re interested do get in touch."
 
For more information on how to get involved contact Daniel Murray on 01323 649927 or email: daniel.murray@tht.org.uk

For more information about THT view:
www.tht.org.uk