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Press releases and statements about HIV and related topics

 

Leveson Report makes important recommendation on complaints around discrimination.
29/11/2012
The Leveson Report published today recommends that anyone should be able to make a complaint under the new regulatory system...
NAT comments on Health Protection Agency report on HIV.
29/11/2012
New figures from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) reveal the number of people living with HIV in the UK hit...
STI epidemic amongst gay men undoubtedly contributing to continuing high rate of HIV transmission.
29/11/2012
New figures from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) reveal in 2011 over a fifth of gay men (21%) diagnosed with...
NAT launches exclusive red ribbon art exhibition at London's City Hall.
23/11/2012
To mark World AIDS Day (1 December) and NAT’s 25th anniversary, NAT is launching a Red Ribbon Art Exhibition at...
NAT launches HIV shadow strategy at 25th birthday Parliamentary Reception.
17/10/2012
Despite the immense progress made in tackling the UK’s HIV epidemic over the last thirty years, huge challenges remain. By...
NAT celebrates 25th birthday on 9 October with short film and brand new sparkly red ribbon.
08/10/2012
NAT (National AIDS Trust) has been celebrating its 25th birthday throughout the year but tomorrow the day will finally arrive...
NAT shortlisted for Charity Times 'Charity of the Year' award.
17/07/2012
The US Food and Drug Administration today announced approval of the use of an anti-retroviral drug (Truvada) as a pre-exposure...
NAT welcomes Glasgow City Council passing motion against forced destitution of refused asylum seekers.
05/07/2012
NAT (National AIDS Trusts) welcome the decision of the Glasgow City Council to pass a motion against the forced destitution...
NAT welcomes US decision on HIV home testing.
04/07/2012
The US Food and Drug Administration today announced approval of the first over-the-counter self-administered HIV testing kit for use in...
NAT report reveals police training and policies on HIV are outdated and stigmatising.
18/06/2012
NAT today launches a report ‘ Police occupational health policies and blood borne virus training: protecting health? ’ which reveals...
‘Take pride, get tested!' – NAT and Gaydar team up for World Pride.
08/06/2012
NAT is delighted to announce they are teaming up with Gaydar.co.uk for World Pride on Saturday 7 July with the...
New report on HIV partner notification reveals missed opportunities for HIV testing, diagnosis and prevention.
31/05/2012
NAT today launches a new report ‘HIV Partner Notification: a missed opportunity? ’ which looks at the forgotten role of...
NAT’S 25th birthday event 'Spring Awakening' raises over £30,000.
18/05/2012
Last night NAT and guests celebrated at the annual flagship fundraising event ‘Spring Awakening’ – this year themed ‘the Silver...
NAT calls for new HIV testing strategies to tackle undiagnosed HIV and late diagnosis.
08/05/2012
NAT today launches a new report, ‘ HIV Testing Action Plan – to reduce late HIV diagnosis in the UK...
NAT welcomes new guidance in Scotland on prosecutions for HIV transmission.
01/05/2012
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) today published their Guidance for Scotland on ' Intentional or Reckless Sexual...
NAT launches new report on HIV social care spending and services.
19/04/2012
NAT today launches ‘ HIV social care in England – a survey of local council funding ’, looking into how...
NAT announces 25th birthday fundraising event 'Spring Awakening - the Silver Soirée'
03/04/2012
This year marks the 25th birthday of the National AIDS Trust (NAT) and to mark the occasion we are turning...
NAT calls for annual testing recommendation for African men and women.
05/03/2012
NAT has long been supportive of the annual HIV testing recommendation for gay men, and is now calling for an...
NAT comments on the Government's commitment to give free HIV treatment in England to all those who need it.
28/02/2012
Deborah Jack, Chief Executive of NAT (National AIDS Trust), comments: 'NAT has been campaigning for HIV treatment to be free...
The Wig Party announces 'Masked Ball' for NAT.
07/02/2012
The team behind the Wig Party, the iconic fundraising extravaganza of the London party scene, is supporting NAT once again...