Podcast appearances and mentions of Terrence Higgins Trust

HIV Matters puts the spotlight on the "Terrence Higgins Trust" in this informative episode. Michelle is joined by returning guest host Winnie and special guest Richard Angell to discuss the vital work of this renowned organisation in supporting people affected by HIV.Episode GuestRichard Angell OBERichard is Chief Executive of Terrence Higgins Trust, joining in March 2023. Formerly Campaigns Director and interim Head of Policy & Public Affairs, he led the charity's 40th-anniversary commemorations and secured over £67m in government funding for opt-out HIV testing in A&E. He also spearheaded successful campaigns against discriminatory bans affecting people with HIV in the military, driving, and blood donation. A University of Birmingham graduate, Richard previously directed the think tank Progress and advised leaders across various sectors.Additional Information and Links CW Plushttps://www.cwplus.org.uk/Terrence Higgins Trusthttps://www.tht.org.uk/HIV Matters Bookstorehttps://uk.bookshop.org/shop/HIVMattersHow to contact the show Hello@hivmatterspodcast.co.ukhttps://hiv-matters.captivate.fm

Sarah is back from her Indian adventure and the pair are joined by Richard Angell from the Terrence Higgins Trust (all the way from San Fran) to talk all things HIV including the impact of US Aid cuts. They also discuss changes at NHS England, giving blood and slushies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Routine STI Check. A Life-Changing Diagnosis. At 21, Ellie Harrison was living her London dream; working in fashion, in a long-term relationship, studying and partying with friends. Then a routine STI check changed everything: she was HIV positive. Her diagnosis was a complete mystery, and in that moment it felt like the sky was falling. Sitting alone on a canal-side bench after leaving the clinic, Ellie was convinced she'd just been handed a death sentence. In this conversation you’ll hear: What happened after her diagnosis What it really means to live with HIV today The key differences between HIV and AIDS The stigma and prejudice she’s faced Her mission to help end HIV transmission Ellie tells a powerful story of resilience, enlightenment and breaking down outdated misconceptions. You can read more about the work of the UK charity, Terrence Higgins Trust here. THE END BITS: Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review CREDITS: Host: Kate Langbroek Guest: Ellie Harrison. Executive Producer: Naima Brown Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alison Goodman, Deputy CEO of Noah's Ark Children's Hospice in the UK, recently spoke with Mark Longbottom on the Purposely Podcast about her career and the work of the charity.Alison grew up in a community-focused family. Her father, a GP, helped set up a children's hospice in Manchester, and her mother was awarded an MBE for her services to the community. These experiences influenced Alison's decision to become a teacher. She worked as a primary school teacher and a special educational needs coordinator before moving into the charity sector.Her first role in fundraising was at the Terrence Higgins Trust, where she started as a temporary community fundraiser. She stayed for 11 years, taking on different roles and eventually becoming head of major giving and celebrity manager. During this time, she worked to challenge the stigma around HIV and AIDS, collaborating with well-known supporters such as Stephen Fry.In 2006, Alison joined Noah's Ark Children's Hospice as fundraising director, responsible for securing funds to support its services. One of the charity's major projects was the development of a hospice building, which opened in 2019. Named the Arc, it provides care and support for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families.Noah's Ark offers practical, emotional, and clinical support, working with children, their siblings, and carers. The Arc complements the hospice-at-home service, giving families the option to receive care in different settings.During the COVID-19 pandemic, the charity adapted quickly to provide end-of-life care for children leaving hospital. It also launched “Noah's Ark on Holiday,” a scheme offering families a week's break in fully adapted lodges, giving them time together in a different environment.Currently, Noah's Ark supports around 350 children and their families and hopes to reach more. The charity focuses on improving the quality of life for children, however short that life may be, and ensuring they receive compassionate end-of-life care.Alison's career has taken her from teaching to leading in the charity sector, always with a focus on supporting others. Under her leadership, Noah's Ark Children's Hospice continues to provide essential care for families facing difficult circumstances.Credit: A big thank you to sound editors Jon Duval and Connor Duzzi

With Valentine's Day just gone, podcast soulmates Ed Balls and George Osborne are turning to questions of both hearts and minds this week. As Keir Starmer recently became the first sitting Prime Minister to take a public HIV test, Richard Angell, the Chief Executive of Terrence Higgins Trust asks: Did Ed and George ever take a similar step while in leadership?They also consider whether UK politics could ever drop the inevitable personal attacks that are rolled out during an election campaign. And speaking of, was Ed Miliband dealt a bad hand in the 2015 election, or was the infamous bacon sandwich incident fair game? And, are the “gotcha” moments of politics and journalism a thing of the past? They look back on some memorable deer-in-the-headlights moments while doing the media rounds … You could have been listening to this episode of EMQs early and ad-free! And not only that… join Political Currency's KITCHEN CABINET to enjoy early and ad-free listening, access to live EMQs recordings, and exclusive Political Currency merch.Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrency or on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/politicalcurrency. Please note Kitchen Cabinet subscriptions are only available through Patreon. Technical Producer: Danny PapeProducer: Rosie Stopher and Miriam Hall Executive Producers: Ellie Clifford Political Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe now on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's programme, we are going to examine attempts to end HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by the end of the decade.The AIDS pandemic is unarguably the worst health threat to confront the population in the modern era. We believe close to 100 million people have died of the disease so far since it first emerged in the early 1900s.It's proved a very tough nut to crack; when I first went to medical school in 1993, a patient with advanced AIDS and just weeks away from dying came to speak to us.That rarely happens in first world countries these days thanks to breakthrough scientific... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Despite being nearly 45 years on from the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s, HIV remains one of the most misunderstood diseases. To help sort fact from fiction and understand what it's like living with HIV, Charlotte Collins is joined by campaigner Sue Hunter, who was diagnosed in 2006, and activist Callum Lea, who has also made it his mission to raise awareness about the experiences of those living with the disease. Together, they discuss what it's like to receive a diagnosis, how having HIV has changed their lives and what their hopes are for the future. Sign Up to The FREE SheerLuxe Daily Email: https://sheerluxe.com/signupFollow Us On Instagram | @sheerluxe | https://bit.ly/3xCvaHi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Terrence Higgins Trust | https://www.tht.org.uk/ Callum Lea | https://www.instagram.com/princesscallum/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veda and Robbie are together once again for this episode - hurrah! And their guest this week is Oliver Brown. In 2019, following a cycling accident in London, Oli found himself in A&E when he received his diagnosis. In July 2021, he delivered a talk to the British Ministry of Defence, telling his story and challenging their foundation on some of their outdated rules. With the support of the Terrence Higgins Trust, the National AIDS Trust and a network of people, in December 2021, on World AIDS Day, Defence agreed to change its policies and lift all of the restrictions on people living with HIV. This meant those people would be able to join the Armed Forces living with HIV, serve unrestricted if diagnosed and be freely able to take PrEP. We hope you enjoy Oli's story. Love, Veda and Robbie. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Poz Vibe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Veda⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lady and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Robbie Lawlor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ production. Our continuity announcer this season is Anne Doyle. ⁠Big thanks to ⁠⁠our sponsors⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dublin Pride ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠who make this series possible. Episodes are produced by Veda and Robbie with production assistance and editing by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Esther O'Moore Donohoe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork, social media assets and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ all created by the dazzling⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lavender The Queen.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Denial part 3 has landed! This episode Sarah and Jess take a look at HIV denier, Christine Maggiore, who's beliefs had very sad consequences for her young daughter.SourcesAlive & Well AIDS Alternatives - WikipediaChristine Maggiore - WikipediaAlive & Well AIDS Alternatives (newreligiousmovements.org)Death of Eliza Jane Scovill - WikipediaThe Other Side of AIDS - WikipediaOther infoLatest information on mpox | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We love a listener suggestion and this week's episode is just that! Sarah and Jess take a look at serodiscordant couples, where one person is HIV positive and one person is HIV negative and what effect that can have on the HIV negative person.SourcesCombined antiretroviral treatment and heterosexual transmission of HIV-1: cross sectional and prospective cohort study | The BMJHIV transmission risk among serodiscordant couples: a retrospective study of former plasma donors in Henan, China - PMC (nih.gov)When your partner is HIV negative | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)I'm starting a relationship with someone who has HIV, what do I need to know? | aidsmapLiving with a HIV-Positive Partner - Flo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion around suicide.  In this episode of the Tackle HIV Talking Stigma Podcast, Gareth Thomas is joined by Jason Fox, or ‘Foxy,' known for his Special Forces background and as directing staff on ‘SAS: Who Dares Wins.' Foxy shares his experiences with mental health challenges post-military service and highlights how openness and support play key roles in overcoming personal battles and dispelling societal misconceptions. He delves into his journey from combat to mental health advocacy, underscoring the importance of resilience and the impact of being honest about our mental health to combat stigma. Gareth and Foxy discuss the similarities between the stigma surrounding PTSD and HIV and explore how these stories can inspire change and foster a more understanding and inclusive community. For support on any of the issues discussed in this episode contact Terrence Higgins Trust (0808 802 1221) or Samaritans (116 123).

This week Sarah and Jess are joined by a name that many of you working within the HIV sector in the UK will likely know. A change maker for 8 years at the Terrence Higgins Trust, he has now taken a new role at George House Trust as HIV Advice, Support and Information Services Manager. This week, we're joined by the awesome Alex Sparrowhawk!Get Involved With Our Podcast!Say our intro!It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised! Rant or a RaveIs there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode.Suggest a topicIf there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media!Email: office@tvps.org.ukWhatsapp: 07727666791Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucinda and Andy discuss the road ahead for charities following Wednesday's general election announcement.Later in the episode, Lucinda and Emily are joined by the strategy specialist Sharath Jeevan and Hannah Stevens, chief executive of Elect Her. They discuss the importance of inflection moments in planning an organisation's strategic direction.Then Lucinda travels to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to look around three of the charity gardens sponsored by Project Giving Back. She speaks to Richard Angell, chief executive of the Terrence Higgins Trust; Daniel Magson, director of engagement, marketing and income at Bowel Research UK; Debbie Hoods, head of philanthropy, partnerships & ambassador engagement at Muscular Dystrophy UK; garden designer Ula Maria; and Hattie Ghaui, chief executive of Project Giving Back.Read and listen to Third Sector's pre-election coverage:How can charity campaigners cut through the political noise?How can charities connect with politicians ahead of a general election?The challenge of campaigning to a broad public baseHow did charity leaders react to Labour's civil society pitch?The End of Charity: The political chokeholdDo you have stories of people whose lives have been transformed for the better thanks to your charity? If so, we'd like to hear them! All it takes is a short voice message to be featured on this podcast. Email lucinda.rouse@haymarket.com for further information.Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, click here.Read the transcript. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During National HIV Testing Week 2024, which coincided with the Six Nations, Gareth Thomas took part in powerful panel discussion on the importance of HIV testing and overcoming stigma. To raise awareness about the importance of HIV testing, Gareth was joined by an inspiring group of people, including Richard Angell, CEO of Terrence Higgins Trust; former England rugby player Nolli Waterman; Dr. Nneka Nwokolo, leading HIV clinician; and Sarah Mulindwa, sexual health nurse and TV presenter. The panel discussed the challenges and misconceptions surrounding HIV, focusing on how stigma can prevent individuals from seeking testing and treatment. They explored ways we can enhance accessibility and confidentiality in HIV testing, such as home testing kits, as well as discussing what living with HIV is like today. Thanks to the advances in HIV treatment and care, people living with HIV have a normal life expectancy and on effective treatment cannot pass HIV onto sexual partners. The discussion featured personal stories and insights, highlighting how community support, education, and open dialogue are key to changing attitudes toward HIV.

This week we met Richard, Chief Executive of the Terrence Higgins Trust, oldest and largest HIV charity in the UK, to reflect during LGBTQ History month on the HIV crisis, how his own experiences have led him to where he is today, and the importance of company collaborations to further fund, and bring awareness to, the virus and the UK's goal to eradicate it fully by 2030! Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with our latest episodes!  Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://careers.next.co.uk/ Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatnext/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnext Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeatnext LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #podcaster #podcasting

The HIV Podcast is back for 2024 with a stonker of an episode! When it opened it was the worlds largest centre for people living with HIV. Their pioneering, patient centred, approach to HIV care helped thousands - at one point around 2,000 people a week! If you haven't guessed yet, this week Sarah and Jess are talking about London Lighthouse. Get in touch with us or send your podcast intros to us:DM on instagram @TheHIVPodcast07727666791office@tvps.org.ukSourcesLondon Lighthouse - WikipediaFight for survival | | The GuardianLighthouse West London | Cindex (camden.gov.uk)MayDay Radio | London Lighthouse (maydayrooms.org)Terrence Higgins Trust (rbkc.gov.uk)London Lighthouse (Hansard, 19 June 1998) (parliament.uk)Christopher Spence CBE | Guardian Public Service Awards | The GuardianINTERVIEW / The lives and deaths of Christopher Spence: He has been many things to many people. Then something happened to a close friend that focused him on one clear goal | The Independent | The IndependentObituary: The Revd Andrew Henderson (churchtimes.co.uk)John Shine obituary | Aids and HIV | The GuardianHeritage blog: AIDS and the Hospice | St Helena HospiceMY BACKGROUND (johnshine.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the show Sue chats to our new HIV Hour presenter Philip about his journey with HIV and his voluntary work for Terrence Higgins Trust. World and local news

On this episode of the ITV Pridecast, Liam McConkey visits the Coronation Street Visitor Experience in Media City to chat with Naomi Sloyan, one of the soap's location managers, about living with HIV. Alongside Naomi is Darren Knight from the George House Trust, the charity which offers advice and support on anything to do with HIV. Both discuss the importance of testing and how effective HIV treatment is helping peoplelive long and healthy lives.In 2022, 39 million people across the globe were living with HIV. The treatment for and awareness of the condition has significantly changed over the years, but even with effective medication, stigma and misconceptions still exist about the virus.For a long time, HIV has often been stereotyped as a condition affecting mainly gay or bisexual men. But now in some parts of the UK the number of new HIV diagnoses among heterosexual people is higher than it is for gay and bisexual men.Naomi Sloyan knows just how crucial it is to get tested for HIV. In 2014 she unknowingly contracted the virus after being in a brief relationship with a man. However it wasn't until several years later that she started showing symptoms and was diagnosed with HIV in March 2018. In that period between her contracting HIV and then being diagnosed with it, Naomi had not been sexually active, but says if she had it would've been picked up sooner because she would've had sexual health tests done. But despite being very ill for around a year before her diagnosis, medical professionals did not think to test her for HIV. That was until one consultant who was trying to work out what was making her unwell, recommended a test. After taking one Naomi's results came back positive and she was finally able to know what had been causing her to be so ill. Soon after she started receiving effective treatment from the sexual health clinic and within two months she was back at work as a location manager at Coronation Street, something she's been doing for 25 years. Naomi shares her story with Liam McConkey on this ITV Pridecast which was recorded in the run-up to World AIDS Day on 1st December. She discusses why all people should go and get regularly tested for HIV and no one should assume that they cannot contract it. Naomi also talks about the support out there for people when they get diagnosed and why it's vital to understand what it means to be undetectable and untransmittable (U=U).Joining them on the Pridecast is Darren Knight, the CEO of the George House Trust. The charity has been helping support people with HIV since 1985 and is based in the north east of England. The organisation says its purpose is to inspire people living with HIV to live healthy and confident lives. Darren shares how people can do just that and the support his charity and many others provide to anyone affected by HIV. He also chats about the importance of understanding the terminology in this subject area, especially regarding the difference between HIV and AIDs and what it means to be U=U. As well as that, Darren talks about the stigma for people with HIV and how we must continue to challenge it. If you want any more information on anything to do with HIV, visit the websites below which offer a range of information and support: George House Trust: https://ght.org.uk/World AIDS Day: https://worldaidsday.org/Terrence Higgins Trust: https://www.tht.org.uk/NHS information on HIV: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/

Hear Me, See Me Podcast with Steve Easton. World aids day special.I have a wonderful, heartfelt chat with Steve. We have a real connection and go very deep into our life experiences which I found very meaningful. Steve describes perfectly why volunteering for Haircuts4Homeless is such a wonderful thing. He opens up about being diagnosed HIV positive and the effect it has had on his life and his mental health.I cannot recommend this podcast enough. Steve taught me so much about living with HIV and it's why I have purposefully saved it for world aids day.Please listen. Please subscribe. Please share.https://www.instagram.com/steveneastonhair/Terrence Higgins Trust : https://www.tht.org.uk/Our links :https://www.haircuts4homeless.com/https://www.instagram.com/svnty6beats/https://www.instagram.com/dvsy_artography/Thank you to our wonderful podcast sponsors Zenoti and L'Oréal.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hear-me-see-me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's World AIDS Day! Today we have a very special episode that features voice notes sent in by our listeners giving their thoughts and advice around HIV disclosure and Sarah and Jess almost get through an entire episode without getting completely sidetracked.....almost...Huge thank you to everyone that sent us a voice note!This episode is sponsored by OraQuickOraQuick HIV Self-Test gives you more control, allowing you to test yourself accurately anytime, anywhere, using an oral fluid sample. No blood, no needles, just results in 20 minutes. OraQuick is easy, painless, proven and private. Available from Terrence Higgins Trust, Superdrug, Amazon and pharmacies throughout the UK.Additional information on uk.oraquick.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we understand something as huge as a global epidemic?Similarly to Covid, the AIDS epidemic, which was most destructive in the 1980s and 90s, had such universal reach. Yet within that, there were millions of personal experiences.What was it like to work on the frontline with people who were hit by this cruel virus? How did a Canadian air steward come to be wrongly blamed for introducing AIDS to North America?To mark World AIDS Day, today Kate is joined by two special guests. Firstly, Flick Thorley, who speaks about why her experience as a nurse on an AIDS ward was a blessing. Secondly, we're joined by Richard McKay, author of Patient Zero And The Making Of The AIDS Epidemic to unpack the larger societal reaction.Click here to find out more about the amazing work the Terrence Higgins Trust do.This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.Don't miss out on the best offer in history! Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts.Get a subscription for £1 for 3 months with code BETWIXTTHESHEETS1 sign up now for your 14-day free trial https://historyhit/subscription/

On October 16th a new HIV advert was aired in Scotland. It's the first TV advert around HIV since the tombstone advert, almost 40 years ago, that terrified a generation! The new advert has caused quite a stir, with both positive and negative reactions, so this week Sarah and Jess take a look at the new campaign and discuss the reception it has received.SourcesFirst TV ad on HIV since ‘tombstones' 40 years ago set to tackle attitudes stuck in the 1980s | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)New HIV advert - Stigma is more harmful than HIV (hivstigma.scot)Tombstone advert - Public Information Film - Aids 1986 - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the show Sue chats to Louisa from Marie Curie Uk about the amazing charity and the first upcoming event of the 'Life Cafe' at Terrence Higgins Trust in Brighton. https://www.tht.org.uk/centres-and-services/brighton-and-hove https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/

In the second of 3 episodes focusing on HIV disclosure, Sarah and Jess focus on other areas of disclosure including travelling abroad, tattoos and piercings, sports and personal relationships. They also discuss the very exciting upcoming Independent Podcast Awards ceremony in which the podcast is a finalist in two categories!This episode is sponsored by OraQuickOraQuick HIV Self-Test gives you more control, allowing you to test yourself accurately anytime, anywhere, using an oral fluid sample. No blood, no needles, just results in 20 minutes. OraQuick is easy, painless, proven and private. Available from Terrence Higgins Trust, Superdrug, Amazon and pharmacies throughout the UK.Additional information on uk.oraquick.comSourcesPros and cons of disclosing your HIV status | aidsmapDental care | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)hiv_and_finance2017.pdf (nat.org.uk)Critical illness cover for people with HIV | aidsmapLife insurance for people living with HIV | aidsmap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you need to tell your dentist about your HIV status? How about your GP? Do you need to disclose your status to get a mortgage, and how does it work with life insurance? It can be stressful working out who you *have* to tell about your HIV status versus who you *want* to tell. In the first of 3 episodes focusing on HIV disclosure, we try to make navigating this slightly easier by focusing on who needs to know and who doesn't.This episode is sponsored by OraQuickOraQuick HIV Self-Test gives you more control, allowing you to test yourself accurately anytime, anywhere, using an oral fluid sample. No blood, no needles, just results in 20 minutes. OraQuick is easy, painless, proven and private. Available from Terrence Higgins Trust, Superdrug, Amazon and pharmacies throughout the UK.Additional information on uk.oraquick.comSourcesPros and cons of disclosing your HIV status | aidsmapDental care | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)hiv_and_finance2017.pdf (nat.org.uk)Critical illness cover for people with HIV | aidsmapLife insurance for people living with HIV | aidsmap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest  today is Sarah Ashford, founder and host of the Great British Quilter Podcast. She is known for shining the spotlight on British quilters of course! She has written two books, Jump into Patchwork & Quilting and Rotary Cutting Basics. And with a focus on beginner quilters, she loves to teach and travel. She just launched her wellness coaching business and has a passion for fitness.Sarah's website: www.sarahashfordstudio.com The Great British Quilter PodcastSarah's Books are available here: www.sarahashfordstudio.comWe talked about:The Terrence Higgins Trust: www.tht.org.ukSashiko Story on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sashikostoryJacquie Gering Walking Foot Books: www.jacquiegering.comPinterest ideas for choosing your next Colour PaletteTODAY'S SHOW SPONSORS:www.thequilting.ca  (use the code FIRE20 at checkout)Angels Sewing & Quilting (use the code quilteronfire at checkout)Support the showThank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast.

Summary:This week on Sexonomic we take a deep dive into the modern reality of living with HIV in 2023 and look back at just how far developments have progressed from the 1980s. I'm honoured to be joined by Eugene Lynch who runs the Positive Voices programme on behalf on the Terrence Higgins Trust. A charity named after one of the first people known to die of an AIDS-related illness in the United Kingdom.One of the biggest take aways is the 2030 goal the organisation have to eliminate the virus. But the biggest obstacle for that goal is not medicine or treatment related, but rather lingering social stigma and its chokehold on preventing people from testing and treatment in the name of shame which is absolutely wrong and counter productive on every level.Eugene shares his personal story and how we can all better take action in the fight to eliminate HIV and break the stigma around sexual health and testing. Because it all sounds very possible and achievable!You can expect:Breakdown of virus Treatment and prevention methods available 2030 goalImportance of a comprehensive sexual health educationStigma and its attachment to the virusSurprising stats on who venerable minoritiesPositive steps and how far there is to goPrecaution and info around chem-sexHow to support and do your partEnjoy and please find Terrence Higgins links below:Terrence Higgins Website: https://www.tht.org.uk/Terrence IG: @thtorgukEugene Links:Eugene IG: @eugenelynchEugene Twitter: @iwitteronandonEugene: Tik Tok: eugenelynch83 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg Owen has been called "one of the U.K.'s most vocal proponents of PrEP", describing himself as the "poster boy for PrEP in the UK". He is the PREP lead for Terrence Higgins Trust and talks frankly about the issues surrounding PREP, being HIV positive and issues surrounding chemsex. He now leads the response at THT into the Mpox outbreak and is able to lean into his learnings from getting the NHS to prescribe PREP making huge reductions in HIV transmission in the UK. Mpox is back this summer so what can you do to get protected? Greg has advice. You can check for Mpox vaccination near you on the Terrence Higgins Trust website - tht.org.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outcastuk/message

On the Show Josh chats to Richard Angell the new CEO of The Terrence Higgins Trust about his new role and the future for ending HIV transmission in the UK. https://www.tht.org.uk/ Sue talks to Anita Sullivan, playwright and Positive Voices speaker about her thought-provoking, initiative radio programme 'End of Transmission'. Listen here :https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0018ws9 https://www.anitasullivan.co.uk/

Jill Nalder is the inspiration behind the character Jill Baxter in Channel 4's It's A Sin. This is an inspiring episode about allyship, activism and overcoming shame. Jill is a Welsh actress and activist, known for her career in theatre as well as her incredible contributions to HIV and AIDS Activism.  Pick up a copy of ‘Love from the Pink Palace' https://www.waterstones.com/book/love-from-the-pink-palace/jill-nalder/978147228846 Watch ‘It's A Sin' - Channel 4's most binge-watched series of all-time https://www.channel4.com/programmes/its-a-sin For more information on HIV and AIDS, visit the Terrence Higgins Trust - https://www.tht.org.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Its time for another bonus episode of Eurovision Queens. This time we are joined by a very special guest who is not only a massive fellow Eurovision fan, but the current reigning Mr Gay Great Britain – David Allwood. David takes us through his top 5 Eurovision songs, taking us on a queer journey through music and time, and we talk about some big issues along the way, including everything David has been working on within the LGBTQ+ community. Charities / Causes talked mentioned in the episode: - Ask for Clive: https://askforclive.com/ - Pride Radio: https://prideradio.co.uk/ - The Charlie & Carter Foundation: https://thecharlieandcarterfoundation.co.uk/ - Homoparody: https://www.tiktok.com/@homoparody - London Friend: https://londonfriend.org.uk/ - Terrence Higgins Trust: https://www.tht.org.uk/ You can find David at: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_allwood/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidallwood_ - Homoparody: https://linktr.ee/homoparody Eurovision Queens Socials: Twitter: @EuroQueensPod Instagram: EurovisionQueens Email: EurovisionQueens@gmail.com Spotify playlist: shorturl.at/egvEP Bonus 06 Episode: Gina G - (Ooh Aah) Just A Little Bit Måneskin - Zitti E Buoni Katrina & the Waves - Love shine a light Dana International – Diva Conchita Wurst - Rise Like a Phoenix

On the Show A fantastic interview with Ian Green OBE who has just finished his seven year role as CEO of the Terrence Higgins Trust. Ian chooses three of his favourite songs and talks about his role as CEO, the future of HIV prevention and combatting stigma and the future for Ian personally. https://www.tht.org.uk/ Community news

WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DRUGS REFERENCES SOME PEOPLE IN RECOVERY MAY FIND TRIGGERING. Greg Owen has been called "one of the U.K.'s most vocal proponents of PrEP", describing himself as the "poster boy for PrEP in the UK". He is the PREP lead for Terrence Higgins Trust and talks frankly about the issues surrounding PREP, being HIV positive and issues surrounding chemsex.  But did you know that Greg found out about PREP initially during his party days from a meth dealer at a sex party?  Leading HIV researchers credit Greg and his campaign being a major force in the massive reduction in new HIV infections in the UK between 2015 and 2017. This despite the fact he was processing the news of his own HIV diagnosis, dealing with drugs issues and was homeless at the time.  Here Graeme Smith and Greg Owen talk about the chemsex scene and how they both survived it and we hear Greg's thoughts on the question of whether PREP encourages people to take more sexual risks. Turns out it's not as simple as that. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outcastuk/message

This week, I'm in conversation with author and scholar Dagmawi Woubshet, whose 2015 book, The Calendar of Loss, has transformed how I engage with the work Black gay men created during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s and '90s. In this clip from our 2018 conversation, HIV activist and community organiser Marc Thompson shares insights about the Black gay experience in London in the 1980s. About Marc Thompson Marc Thompson is an HIV activist and writer. He established The Love Tank in March 2018 and is one of the original founders of PrEPster. Marc lead Positively UK's peer mentor programme until June 2018 and he is now Strategic Programme Lead for Health Improvement at the UK's Terrence Higgins Trust. He has a rich history of community organising and engagement, co-founding Big Up in the late 1990s to respond to the sexual health needs of Black queer men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Graeme Smith catches up with the founder of iwantprepnow.co.uk and PREP lead for national UK HIV charity, Terrence Higgins Trust, Greg Owen. Greg is unique .... born in Belfast in the 80's he moved to London to study dance and drama... he like many of us has talked frankly about doing sex work and his experiences of chemsex. In fact... HIV researcher Sheena McCormack credits him with helping decrease the number of HIV diagnoses in the UK. From 2015–2016, the number of new diagnoses in London had decreased by 40%, while around the UK it was decreased by around a third. Owen recalls McCormack saying to him, "There are thousands of people who didn't become HIV-positive this year because of you." In the first of a few epidodes , me and greg talked about prep in the context of LGBTQ+ history month, in the run up to him doing a talk at The University of Birmingham on this very subject a few days later. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outcastuk/message

The team return with a New Year edition welcoming you back after the festive season. On the Show A look at the new HIV storyline on the Uk soap 'Eastenders' who teamed up with The Terrence Higgins Trust https://www.tht.org.uk/ to make the story as authentic as possible. A chat about The Lawson Unit, Brighton and Hove HIV clinic which will be moving in the next few months. https://brightonsexualhealth.com/venue/lawson-unit/ A run down of local and national Mental Health Services for people who may need support in these challenging times. https://mindout.org.uk/ https://www.tht.org.uk/our-services/counselling https://www.changegrowlive.org/ https://lunchpositive.org/what-we-do/ https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.transsober.org/ Community News HIV Services and events in and around Brighton https://www.sussexbeacon.org.uk/peer-action/ https://twitter.com/theworthinghub?lang=en-GB

In support of World Aids Day on 1st December, Annie spoke to Sasha who was born with HIV but only found out about her hidden diagnosis when she was 16 after going to A&E with an injury. She had spent most of her childhood in hospitals but wasn't told why. Sasha is part of the first cohort of babies to survive with HIV and has struggled with treatments for most of her life. After she found out about her diagnosis, she faced a lot of stigma. Now in her 30's, she has had 3 children and lives a happy and healthy life. Sasha's mum, who also had HIV and had lived for 20 years unmedicated, sadly died in her forties. It was Sasha's experience with her mum that motivated Sasha to do what she does today. Having gone on a course which changed her perspective completely, Sasha now mentors and educates others about the realities of HIV today, the misconceptions and stigmas, how it affects people, how to manage pregnancy and how to live life. Here, Sasha shares her knowledge and unbelievable story. Thank you to the Terrence Higgins Trust, the UK's leading HIV and sexual health charity for putting us together with Sasha. You can find out more about HIV and the support available on their website: https://www.tht.org.uk/Changes is a deaf friendly podcast, transcripts can be accessed here: https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Show Sue, Stephen, David and Josh talk about Terrence Higgins Trust policy on changing the barriers faced by the BME community in the UK due to stigma https://www.tht.org.uk/news/breaking-barriers-working-women-african-and-caribbean-heritage-break-hiv-stigma Stephen talks about gay Muslim men living with HIV in Senegal facing discrimination and persecution. Josh reports on Putin allegedly recruiting people living with HIV and Hep C to fight in the Ukraine war. Cheddar Gorgeous from Ru Pauls UK Drag Race talking about HIV and the impact of AIDS in the 80s/90s. Local Community news https://www.facebook.com/worldAIDSdayBH/

Clare Aldworth, RNIB Voice of the Customer Insight Officer shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey. Opportunities highlighted this week included: 6 Month Involvement Opportunity to Join RNIB Steering Group! This is an opportunity to share your lived experience of sight loss and help the RNIB to create various training resources for low vision practitioners. We would like to create a steering group of 4-6 people with sight loss to work alongside RNIB staff. The RNIB is looking for a maximum of six people and want to ensure representation is from varying ages and ethnicities.  Share your Experiences of Sport and Physical Activity Sport England is running a project to help understand the lived experience of different people and communities when it comes to sport and physical activity. They want to know what the barriers are to people taking part, and if these barriers are different for people from different communities, backgrounds and lived experiences.  They are very keen to hear from blind and partially sighted people about the barriers they might face too. They also want to know how these barriers could be removed and how Sport England could help.  Making Sexual Health Accessible We know that it can be difficult to access information and support for sexual health when you have a visual impairment. The Terrence Higgins Trust want to make a positive change to sexual health in the UK.  You could help to make that change by sharing your views and experiences (positive and negative) in a survey and be in with a chance to win one of three £100 Love2Shop vouchers or a luxury hamper. To find out more about these Connect Voices opportunities and how you can get involved with RNIB Connect Voices do visit- https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-community/connect-voices-network/connect-voices-current-opportunities (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

On the 4th July 1982, a man called Terry Higgins died. Terry's death - an inexplicable, terrifying death - led to something extraordinary. His friends and loved ones created a charity - the Terrence Higgins Trust - that would care for the sick, counsel them, fundraise, and relentlessly lobby the government. For Virgin Radio Pride, actor, writer and HIV activist, Nathaniel J Hall tells the story of Terry Higgins, his life, his death and his legacy. He hears from people who have their own HIV diagnosis stories to tell, and hears how far we've come in treating HIV in the 4 decades since Terry's death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you have just listened to our epic episode with Callum Scott Howells and loved It's A Sin as much as I did, this episode dives into the issues raised in both. Today we are joined by two incredible and inspirational people who have been directly impacted by HIV: Jill Nalder who It's A Sin's character, Jill, is based on and Eugene Lynch who was diagnosed with HIV in 2013 and is now a Senior Positive Voices Coordinator at the Terrence Higgins Trust. In case you haven't watched It's A Sin yet - WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN – the show which is nominated for 11 Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards - explores the lives and loves of group of queer youngsters beginning a new life in 1980s London and soon find themselves struck by the HIV pandemic, ignored by most of the world at the time. Created by the iconic Russel T Davies, the show is now nominated for an incredible 11 awards at the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards including a nomination for Colin's diagnosis scene - played powerfully by Callum Scott Howells - for the Virgin Media Must See Moment Award. In this episode Jill Nalder who was not only the inspiration for Jill Baxter in the show, the character played by Lydia West (check out Lydia's Reign episode - it's episode four!) but also plays her onscreen mother, reflects on losing a number of close friends in the 1980s who were affected by the HIV pandemic. She also talks powerfully about allyship whilst looking back on her own experience of supporting her friends through this time, taking them tests and visiting them in hospital. Eugene Lynch joins us to talk about his own journey from his diagnosis with HIV to today, the reality of living with HIV today and looks back on the progress we have made with society's approach to HIV and what we can do to eradicate the stigma that still persists. Plus Jill and Eugene talk about the incredible work of the Terrence Higgins Trust, the UK's leading HIV and sexual health charity which offers support, information and advice services for those living with HIV and affected by HIV or poor sexual health. This year marks 40 years since the death of Terry Higgins - one of the first people in the UK to die from an AIDS-related illness - and the formation of the charity in his name. And for 40 years their vision is for a world where people with HIV live healthy lives free from prejudice and discrimination, and good sexual health is a right and reality for all.Both Jill and Eugene share some truly inspirational stories and advice we all need to listen to so I hope their stories strike a chord with you, like they did with me. I hope you love listening to this episode and I also hope you continue to listen and find the power to Reign in your own lives. If you love this episode, please get in touch (follow me across social media @joshsmithhosts), I love hearing from you. Love, Josh xxxP.S. If you have been affected by any of the content raised in this episode, are living with HIV yourself or you know someone that is, please head to The Terrence Higgins Trust. And while It's A Sin centers on a group of gay men in London, Terrence Higgins Trust continues to work with a whole host of different people as HIV can, and does, affect anyone of any age, sexuality, ethnicity or gender. Despite this, 77% of UK adults have never had a HIV test. Routine testing needs to be increased to find people living with undiagnosed HIV in the UK. For more information on testing, for support of for more information visit tht.org.ukP.P.S I can't really believe that this and you will have heard all about it in the podcast but this very special episode of REIGN is brought to you in partnership with Virgin Media – proud sponsors of the British Academy Television Awards. Virgin Media brings together all your favourite entertainment under one roof. And, as the only award at the Virgin Media BAFTA TV Awards that's voted for by us, the public, Virgin Media's Must-See Moment represents real TV fans and the moments we love! It's down to six unmissable TV moments, including Colin's devastating AIDs diagnosis in It's A Sin, which we've discussed in this episode. But there can be only one winner.So who'll be crowned Virgin Media's Must-See Moment of 2021? You'll have to tune in for this year's Virgin Media BAFTA TV Awards on 8th May at 6pm to find out! I'll be joining you on the sofa in my evening wear finest! SEE YA THERE! X

Welcome to https://www.inthekeyofq.com/ (In the Key of Q) the weekly podcast where I chat with inspiring Queer musicians from around the world as they share stories, inspirations and of course their music. This week's guest is https://www.qboymusic.com/ (QBoy). Born Marcos Brito he is a DJ, music artist, producer, rapper, and dancer. He was raised in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basildon (Basildon), Essex and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Gomera (La Gomera), Canary Islands, being of half-British, half-Gomeran descent.  He has five independent releases under his belt, he has helped lead the way for diversity and inclusion within the LGBTQ community and hip-hop. At present, he is co-promoter and DJ at popular club night 'https://www.randsheclub.com/ (R & She: The Queens Of Hip-Hop)' which now in its 8th year has featured sets by https://www.instagram.com/djspinderella/?hl=en (DJ Spinderella) of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCadcBR95oU (Salt-N-Pepa) and https://www.instagram.com/melanieblatt/?hl=en (Mel Blatt) of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVNdTXEJv1A (All Saints). QBoy also has a weekly residency at London's megaclub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVNdTXEJv1A (Heaven) and also plays regularly for https://www.thened.com/ (The Ned and Ace Hotel )London. In the episode, QBoy chats about his love of rapping, how he loves that it carries the visceral energy of youth. We touch on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk8YrrMVAaY (Section 28) and the negative impact it had on his schooling as he experienced the dark cloud of classroom homophobic bullying. Passions for music and dancing carried him through those tough times, as did indeed a love of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QnpyVzigng (Five Star) and the wonderful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFI5Jl_IqsE (Victoria Wood.) Launching himself into the hip hop scene of the early 2000s, QBoy chats about joining gayhiphop.com and finding himself at the centre of a Queer hip hop collective with the likes of https://soundcloud.com/kisumandntt/mister-maker (DJ Mister Maker). He was part of that first generation of https://myspace.com/discover/artists (MySpace) musicians, able to use the then-new technology of the internet to connect to audiences. QBoy was self-producing and self-releasing content at a time when it was an unusual thing to do. Because he's a https://www.romeo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Thumbnail_Qboy_sexy.jpg (sexy-looking pup), QBoy managed to get hip hop onto the world's pride stages. They were happy to hire a cute white boy, but not his Queer black counterparts. QBoy talks about his frustration on this and his attempts to redress the balance pushing artists like the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNXDquAtOxE (Deep Dick Collective) and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl1hpM-ieMo (Tori Fixx). As with so many of the Queer generation, QBoy's life was touched by HIV and for years he battled with the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiU8nQ_-q9s&t=28s (stigma and shame) around his status. He speaks passionately about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU163mygEUs (positive shaming on Grindr and Scruff,) and his irritation behind people crowing on apps about their negative status. Additional Material Basildon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vmUm3YTSlc (BBC rebranding), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvBtJ5DTRrM (New Town Utopia (Trailer)) Assistance for people with HIV: https://positivelyuk.org/ (Positively UK) (standing up for the dignity and rights for people with HIV); https://www.nat.org.uk/ (National AIDS Trust) (securing rights and stopping HIV); https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/living-with/ (NHS Advice on Living with HIV) (UK health service); https://www.tht.org.uk/ (Terrence Higgins Trust) (landmark UK-based HIV charity). Gateway Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqHvmSp5PDo (Q.B.O.Y. (Is Just So Fly)) If you enjoyed this episode, I suggest taking a listen to...

This week, in the second of two special episodes to mark World AIDS Day on the 1st December, Shivani and Alex are looking forward, to the medical advancements which have been made since the early stages of the HIV crisis, and to the activists who have fought for decades, and who continue to fight, to make a difference. They'll hear from ACT UP activist Tony Openshaw about a rather unconventional method of improving sexual health in Strangeways Prison, It's A Sin star Nathaniel Hall on the stigma still faced by many when coming out as HIV positive, and Alex from the charity YouthStopAIDS about the medical advances which have been made since the early 1980s.Plus - they'll be joined by Marc Thompson, one of the original founders of PrEPster - an organisation which is dedicated to educating and agitating for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) access in the UK. You can find more information about the organisation, and about their ‘Ask Me About PrEP' initiative at www.prepster.info. Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.The Terrence Higgins Trust are the UK's leading HIV and sexual health charity, providing support to those living with HIV, and helping people to achieve good sexual health. You can call THT Direct on 0808 802 1221, or visit info@tht.org.uk. The National AIDS Trust is a UK HIV rights charity which stands alongside and defends the rights of everyone living with, affected by, or at risk of HIV. You can find more information at www.nat.org.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

World AIDS Day is taking place this Wednesday (1st December), and Alex and Shivani are marking the occasion with two very special episodes of the Virgin Radio Pridecast. This week, they're looking back to the start of the epidemic, hearing from Lord Michael Cashman on what living through the period was like, and Ruth Coker Burks, also known as the ‘Cemetery Angel', who helped to look after AIDS patients when it seemed like no one else would.We'll also hear from unlikely friends Gareth Thomas and H from Steps on what turned out to be a turning point in the history of the epidemic, and from Virgin Radio's very own Graham Norton on witnessing a very special performance by Holly Johnson in 1994.Plus - the pair will chat to George Hodson, an incredible man who has lived with HIV since the early 1980s. They'll hear his remarkable story of love, loss, and hope during a truly extraordinary time. Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.The Terrence Higgins Trust are the UK's leading HIV and sexual health charity, providing support to those living with HIV, and helping people to achieve good sexual health. You can call THT Direct on 0808 802 1221, or visit info@tht.org.uk. The National AIDS Trust is a UK HIV rights charity which stands alongside and defends the rights of everyone living with, affected by, or at risk of HIV. You can find more information at www.nat.org.uk.PrEPster is a charity which is dedicated to educating and agitating for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) access in the UK. You can find more information at www.prepster.info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Poz Vibe Tribe! This week we've got another incredible episode for you with added cherries on top... For episode 2, there's double trouble in the form of our favourite fruity drag queen Cherrie On Top and activist Eugene Lynch. Cherrie, a.k.a Matthew Cavan, is a triple threat - she's a drag queen, singer and actor born and raised in Belfast. Cherrie bravely shared her story of discovery and disclosure with us plus we even got her to sing a little. Also joining us this week is activist and founder of EugenesLab.com, Eugene Lynch. Eugene is Senior Positive Voices Coordinator at the Terrence Higgins Trust in London. The Positive Voices programme provides talks for a variety of organisations, such as schools, colleges, companies, public sector organisations and healthcare providers led by volunteers who are living with HIV. But his work doesn't stop there. He has also created new "La!" special edition scented candles to help raise money for the Terrence Higgins Trust to support people living with HIV and to end HIV stigma. If you want your home to smell stunning also help a great cause click here. And if you want to help the Poz Vibe cause, show us your support for the podcast by subscribing wherever you listen. It also really helps if you leave us a pozitive review and five stars wherever you get your pozcasts. Plus, don't forget to follow us on Insta and Twitter for all the latest pozitive news. Until next Friday! Veda and Robbie. POZ VIBE INFORMATION STATION For more info on U=U, click here. Series 2 of Poz Vibe Podcast is gratefully sponsored by Pride. We thank them for their ongoing support and helping us keep our ring lights on. Poz Vibe Podcast is a Veda and Robbie Lawlor production, produced by Esther O'Moore Donohoe. Artwork, social media assets and merch (coming soon!) are all created by wonderful and talented Lavender The Queen.

In this episode, we speak to David Weale about Body Dysmorphia in the gay community. We discuss the root cause, how to identify it as an issue and steps you can take to overcome it. David Weale is a psychotherapist and psychotherapeutic counsellor. He is a member of UKCP and BACP. Coming from a successful career in education, David retrained as a psychotherapist, firstly as an educational therapist and more latterly as psychotherapist in transactional analysis. He has worked for several years as an honorary psychotherapist at The Terrence Higgins Trust, and London Friend. He specialises in working with gay men and couples. Gay Men's Therapy is a specialist psychotherapy and counselling service for gay men and men attracted to men. For more information, please visit: https://www.gaymenstherapy.org.uk/

This week we discuss Kristine's final road towards graduation And Kris tried to fix a bathroom sink. Then we take the show across the pond to England and we hang out with Rory Smith. https://www.rorysmith.org/ He started a non-profit YouTube channel 'Your Story', interviewing people who've overcome adversity to give hope to others. HIs guests have benefited from sharing their story (I'm sure you know how powerful this is!), the audience have benefited from learning from the guests' experiences and it's also helped me to give back in some way during the pandemic. His website covers a full story/career/personal history etc. The top part of the website shows his career history and if you scroll down you'll find 'Rory's own story' which covers it in more detail and has an insight into my personal interests also. 'Your Story' has featured on The Prince's Trust, The Terrence Higgins Trust, British Skin Foundation, Bullies Out UK and Adult Burn Support UK. I have also interviewed well known personalities including Gareth Thomas CBE, Gok Wan MBE and DJ Fat Tony for 'Your Story'. 'Your Story' has over 1.1m impressions with the highest rated video 100k. www.krisandkristineshow.com Twitter:https://twitter.com/k2showsandiego Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thek2showsandiego/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/k2showsandiego Support us on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/thekrisandkristineshow Email us at: krisandkristinepodcast@gmail.com

In this episode of the pod, we discuss the critically acclaimed Channel 4 drama, It's A Sin and the amazing way the Terrence Higgins Trust is using social media to educate the public about HIV / AIDS. For our 5 minutes, we delve into ambition. With more than enough opportunities in the public relations and communications industry, why is empire-building considered a bad thing?  It's A  Sin https://www.channel4.com/programmes/its-a-sin  Terrence Higgins Trust https://www.tht.org.uk/  The Hear It Podcast Behaviour Change and Health Messaging with Leanne Hughes from NHS Lothian https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hear-it-podcast-episode-17-behaviour-change-health/id1532080538?i=1000506443479  Why Specializing early doesn't always mean career success  https://www.ted.com/talks/david_epstein_why_specializing_early_doesn_t_always_mean_career_success?language=en Company of One, by Paul Jarvis      Find Rebecca:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/rebecca7roberts https://twitter.com/threadandfable   Linkedin  Website: https://threadandfable.com/ Podcast: The Hear It podcast https://threadandfable.com/home/the-hear-it-podcast/    Find Harriet: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarrietSmallies   Linkedin: Harriet Small Website: https://www.commsoveracoffee.com/           

Join Lisa Power has she describes the movement from the early 1980, through Section 28 and the formation of Stonewall UK. Lisa Power is a co-founder of Stonewall, a former Policy Director for the Terrence Higgins Trust and an early Secretary-General of the International Lesbian & Gay Association (ILGA). She was the first openly LGBTQ+ person to speak on gay rights at the United Nations in New York and currently a Trustee of Pride Cymru and a Director of the Save The Coal Exchange campaign. In the second half, Marguerite McLaughlin shares her thoughts on modern Pride and shares her experience of the 50th Anniversary of the Pride March in New York City. In the 1980s, Marguerite worked with the Inner London Education Authority and the BBC before moving on to work with some of the UK's first LGBT+ charities including London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard, Kairos In Soho and The Metro Centre, often working in partnership with local Authorities, the Metropolitan Police and the Department of Health. In 2013 Marguerite was awarded a British Empire Medal by the Queen for her services to LGBT and African communities Special thanks to Beverley Hunnybun and Rachel James for providing their voices for audio samples. Full list of audio samples available upon request. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lori-e-allen/message

In 1982, Terrence Higgins became the first known British victim of a frightening new disease called HIV/AIDS. In his memory, his friends set up the Terrence Higgins Trust - now Europe's leading charity in the area. Simon Watts talks to his former partner, Dr Rupert Whitaker.PHOTO: Terrence Higgins (Courtesy: Dr Rupert Whitaker)