Terrence Higgins Trust Cymru

South Wales

Independent Voluntary Sector

Summary of aims objectives:

• To reduce the spread of HIV and STIs and promote good sexual health
• To provide services which improve the health and quality of life of those affected
• To campaign for greater public understanding of the personal, social and medical impact of HIV and sexual ill health.

Services:

• National rate helpline – THT Direct 0845 12 21 200 – weekdays 10am-6pm
• Community support
• Face-to-face counselling
• Support groups for those living with or affected by HIV/Hepatitis
• Trust fund that makes grants available to people with HIV in South Wales
• HIV awareness training to external agencies
• Awareness raising activities such as World AIDS Day
• Information and leaflets to professionals in related fields
• Weekly social care clinics at GUM departments
• FASTEST: 1-hour HIV testing on Tuesdays 6-8pm

Referrals:

• Anyone, regardless of HIV status, can access our Helpline for support and HIV information in the first instance.
• Self-referrals for community support and counselling are acceptable but we may need a reference from your social worker or health adviser before we can work under any long-term care package.
• Trust Fund applications can be from support services or self-referral.

Contact:

Steve Jones, National Manager, Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) Cymru, Limerick House, 23 Churchill Way, Cardiff, CF10 2HE.

Tel: 029 2066 6465

Fax: 029 2066 6465

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.tht.org.uk