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NAM aidsmap to close its doors after 37 years

Graham Robson July 2, 2024

NAM aidsmap, a source for accurate and reliable HIV information over the years, covering key scientific events and making information about treatment, prevention and support accessible to wider audiences, is to close its doors after 37 years. In a statement, the charity said: “With heavy hearts, we announce the proposed closure of our beloved charity, […]

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University of Brighton graduate who lost both parents to AIDS awarded grant from Elton John AIDS Foundation

Graham Robson March 27, 2024

Caroline Mukebezi, who graduated with a Master’s degree in Health Promotion from the University of Brighton’s School of Sports and Health Sciences, has been awarded $50,000 from Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) for her project aimed at improving access to HIV response for vulnerable people – especially adolescents and young girls – in her native […]

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DVLA updates its guidance for drivers with HIV to reflect the most up-to-date clinical knowledge

Graham Robson January 19, 2024

The Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) has updated its guidance on HIV to reflect the most up-to-date clinical knowledge of living with HIV. This follows collaborative work by the DVLA with HIV / sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust and the British HIV Association (BHIVA) to make the guidance far clearer and ensure that […]

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Community News

DIARY: World AIDS Day 2023 in Brighton & Hove

November 7, 2023

What’s on in Brighton & Hove in the run up to and on World AIDS Day – Friday, December 1. WORLD AIDS DAY CABARET FUNDRAISER for Terrence Higgins Trust South with hosts Drag With No Name and Portia at Charles Street Tap, Brighton on Thursday, November 30 at 7.30pm. Acts include: Kara Van Park, Mrs Moore, Sally Vate, Rose Garden, Davina […]

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HIV

Birmingham HIV activists honoured at Opt-Out HIV and hepatitis testing round table

Catherine Muxworthy July 27, 2023

Artist Garry Jones and Positive Peers project lead, Rachel Greaves, were honoured with awards for their work on The Ribbons, Birmingham AIDS and HIV Memorial (BAHM). Presented by Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, the awards were “in recognition of your contribution to the West Midlands through BAHM.”

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Exhibitions

National Portrait Gallery unveils new posthumous commission of Terry Higgins by Curtis Holder

Graham Robson June 10, 2023

Supported by Terrence Higgins Trust – the first charity in the UK to be set up in response to the HIV epidemic – this portrait is unveiled in their 40th year to mark what would have been Terry’s 78th birthday.

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Birmingham

Birmingham’s HIV and AIDS ‘Cover Up Quilts’ exhibition opened by activist Jonathan Blake

Catherine Muxworthy January 16, 2023

Inspired by the original NAMES memorial quilt which began in San Francisco in 1985, this project saw the creation of over 50 quilt panels designed to educate, destigmatise, and commemorate those lost to AIDS.

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