They are the largest voluntary sector provider of HIV and sexual health services in the UK, running services out of local centres across Great Britain.
The range and availability of services provided at any one centre depends on the needs of the community and the requirements of the funders (usually local authorities and NHS organisations, sometimes voluntary funders).
Their local services fall into three areas: long term condition management; health improvement and clinical services.
Long Term Condition Management
THT work with and advocate on behalf of people with HIV, supporting them to live healthily and well with their condition remains central to their work. They offer advice on benefits, housing and employment for people with HIV who need help in getting their legal entitlements. Their advice is available over the phone, on the web, or face-to-face in some centres. They help those in the most dire need with financial support from the Hardship Fund.
Health Trainers work with people on a range of issues associated with their condition, including treatment and taking their medicines correctly; telling people about their HIV status; sexual health and reducing the risk of onward transmission; maintaining good overall physical and mental health.
Groups and peer support in their centres and their community forums on the website support those struggling with the emotional aspects of HIV. For those who need more intensive therapeutic interventions they also offer counselling, either face to face or over the web.
Health Improvement
They work in communities to promote better sexual health, particularly among those groups at risk of contracting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) via outreach: in communities, online, with individuals or groups promoting better sexual health.
Clinical services
They provide a range of clinical services offering testing for HIV and other STIs as well as treatment for non-complex STIs; some of their clinics also offer an integrated contraception service.