Gonorrhoea and mpox vaccines to be rolled-out in Wales
A world-leading vaccination programme will help tackle record levels of the STI The Welsh Government has announced the roll-out of a routine vaccination programme to prevent new cases of gonorrhoea. The vaccine will be available to eligible groups – including gay and bisexual men at highest risk of infection and others assessed as high risk […]
A Tribute to Terry
Our Cymru Volunteer Co-Ordinator, Tracey Bartlett, writes about honouring Terry Higgins’ legacy in his hometown in Pembrokeshire Terry was a proud Welshman. Born on 10 June 1945 in Priory Mount Hospital, Pembrokeshire, Terry grew up in Haverfordwest with his mother Marjorie and attended the local all-boys grammar school from 1956 to 1960. He eventually left […]
Terry Higgins portraits displayed in Haverfordwest to mark his 80th birthday
Portraits of Terry Higgins have gone on display in his hometown of Haverfordwest.
New portrait of Terry Higgins on display in Cardiff to mark his 80th birthday
An exhibition launching at PWSH in Cardiff this Monday (9 June 2025) will feature a new portrait of Terry Higgins, ahead of what would have been his 80th birthday on Tuesday. The piece, by artist Darren Varnam, forms part of Prosiect Rhuban Rhudd (The Red Ribbon Project), a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring experiences of HIV and […]
£9 million boost from Welsh Government to end new HIV cases
The Welsh Government is investing £9 million to deliver Wales’ HIV Action Plan over the next two years.
Opportunities to contribute to new HIV awareness training in Wales
In partnership with Social Care Wales, Terrence Higgins Trust Cymru are developing a bi-lingual resource of our ‘Can’t Pass It On’ training for social care professionals. Our existing training course for the social care sector aims to increase awareness and understanding of HIV, how it is passed on and the Can’t Pass It On/Undetectable = […]
Observing Trans Day of Visibility
Today is Trans Day of Visibility, an opportunity to celebrate trans people and raise awareness of the inequalities and discrimination faced by the trans community. At Terrence Higgins Trust, we stand with the trans community and celebrate those fighting for the rights and wellbeing of trans people everywhere. This includes trans people living with HIV, […]
Marking two years of the HIV Action Plan for Wales
Our Policy and Public Affairs Officer Stuart Smith reflects on reaching the halfway point of the HIV Action Plan for Wales Two years ago today, the Welsh Government launched the HIV Action Plan for Wales 2023 – 2026. Its publication was a big step forward, setting out a bold framework for action to end new […]
Cardiff MP calls for further action to expand HIV testing in Wales
Speaking in a parliamentary debate to mark National HIV Testing Week in England, Alex Barros-Curtis, MP for Cardiff West, called for further action to end new cases of HIV in Wales by 2030. While recognising the important role of the national HIV and STI testing service in Wales, the MP for Cardiff West urged the […]
Grindr message prompts app users in Wales to access HIV testing as new research finds more than 80% of British adults are unaware it is possible to test for HIV at home
A Grindr message has reminded app users across the UK to get tested for HIV, as new polling by YouGov has found that more than 80% of British adults are unaware it is possible to test for HIV at home. When prompted as an option, at home testing was the most popular way to test […]
