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Statement: Exclusion of trans people from the conversion therapy ban
04/04/2022
We have signed a joint statement alongside over 100 LGBT+ and HIV organisations : The Government’s decision to exclude trans...
Statement: Armed Forces announce major changes to allow people living with HIV to serve in the military
01/12/2021
The Ministry of Defence has today announced that the Armed Forces have committed to ensuring that people living with HIV...
Blood donation rules to be updated to remove discriminatory criteria
11/10/2021
Today the Department of Health and Social Care have confirmed that the question; ‘In the last three months, have you...
New polling shows HIV stigma still widespread
29/07/2021
FTCI NAT logos.PNG Media Folder blog-attachments Stigma, discrimination and lack of understanding about HIV persist 40 years after first reported...
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Statement: We stand with the trans community
12/07/2021
As a coalition of HIV and sexual health charities, we want to underscore our absolute commitment to supporting the rights...
The Government and NHS are failing migrants in the UK, finds National AIDS Trust research
22/06/2021
The Government and NHS are failing migrants in the UK living with or at risk of HIV, new National AIDS...
Statement: blood donation rules still include exclusionary criteria
14/06/2021
Deborah Gold, Chief Executive of National AIDS Trust, said: “We welcome the changes made today (Monday 14 June) meaning more...
HIV charities write to MPs to oppose the Nordic model on sex work
15/04/2021
National AIDS Trust, Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) and The Love Tank are backing the wide sex-worker led opposition to efforts...
Police must remove and end use of database warning markers for HIV to stop HIV stigma, says National AIDS Trust
11/03/2021
Please consider raising this issue with your local MP here . Warning markers identifying a person as living with HIV...
National AIDS Trust stands with trans people against disappointing government response to Gender Recognition Act
22/09/2020
The Government's response to the Gender Recognition Act consultation has missed a vital opportunity to improve the lives of trans...
Statement: Government expected to move against trans rights
16/06/2020
Recent media reports suggest that the Government may be about to U-turn on its commitment to trans rights, ignoring the...
World AIDS Day 2019 video promotes HIV support and solidarity
27/11/2019
NAT (National AIDS Trust) has released a symbolic video with the help of community dance groups as part of its...
New online tool supports people living with HIV to tackle stigma
03/06/2019
NAT (National AIDS Trust) has partnered with digital social enterprise, Reason Digital , to create a ground-breaking online tool to...
Employers’ unlawful vetting of job applicant health conditions and disabilities persists, says NAT
08/04/2019
Today marks nine years since the Equality Act was passed, yet social care providers across London have been found to...
May, Corbyn, Sturgeon and Cable speak out for World AIDS Day
30/11/2018
The leaders of the main UK political parties have issued messages – mainly on video - of hope and solidarity...
Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP discloses HIV status in Parliament
29/11/2018
Today Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP has become the first MP to disclose thier HIV status the House. Deborah Gold, Chief Executive...
Sherrie Silver shows the world how to Rock the Ribbon
27/11/2018
London, 28 November, 2018: A stunning video narrated by Stephen Fry, showcasing the dance skills of the incredible choreographer who...
PEP prescribed outside of clinical guidlelines perpetuates HIV myths, says NAT
09/11/2018
A new study from Germany has shown that over 10% of people given PEP (post-exposure prophylaxsis, a course of pills...
Sir Elton John calls on digital giants for action on HIV in landmark lecture
08/06/2018
In today’s ‘Diana, Princess of Wales Lecture on HIV’, Sir Elton John called for renewed global action on HIV. This...
Sir Elton John to deliver landmark lecture on HIV in remembrance of Princess Diana
31/05/2018
The Diana, Princess of Wales Lecture on HIV will be delivered by Sir Elton John in front of an invited...