Nick Clegg MP hosted a special reception at Admiralty House to mark 30 years of Terrence Higgins Trust on Wednesday night, January 15.
Nick Clegg MP was joined by staff, volunteers and service users from across the HIV and sexual health charity, along with MPs, local councillors, and public health officials.
In his speech, the Deputy Prime Minister called for a continued focus on driving down rates of undiagnosed and late-diagnosed HIV in the UK, saying he believed that it should be entirely possible to halve rates within the next five years. He also reminded attendees of the importance of high-quality sex and relationships education in schools.
TV presenter Dr Christian Jessen spoke to attendees about the ongoing discrimination faced by many people living with HIV, and the role Terrence Higgins Trust plays in empowering people with the condition.
Paul Ward, Acting Chief Executive at Terrence Higgins Trust, said: “We’re hugely grateful to the Deputy Prime Minister for hosting this reception, and to everyone who came along and made the event such a success. This kind of high-profile support is invaluable in keeping HIV as an issue that is taken up by the highest levels of government.”
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