Terrence Higgins Trust And PALS (Powys Sexual Health And HIV Information And Support Services) Finalise Merger, UK

Main Category: HIV / AIDS
Also Included In: Sexual Health / STDs
Article Date: 25 Feb 2009 - 1:00 PDT

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PALS and the national HIV and sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) officially announced today that they have finalised their merger. PALS is the only service offering such support in Powys, whilst THT is the largest HIV and Sexual Health provider in the UK. The move will strengthen health promotion and social care in mid-Wales.

Jeff Newsome, PALS Chair said: "Terrence Higgins Trust has 25 years experience of providing HIV and Sexual Health Services. Combining that with our local expertise means the merger is a really positive step towards development and sustainability. Existing services will continue to operate and those who use them will find it is business as usual."

Jackie Redding, THT Director of Clinical Care and Service Development said: "We're delighted that PALS has decided to merge with us. Their information and support services, and sexual health promotion work is highly valued in the local community. Over the next few months we'll be getting feedback from people who use these services to see how they'd like them to be developed in future."

Following the merger PALS has become part of Terrence Higgins Trust. The merged organisation will operate in the same way and the telephone number will also remain the same - 0845 223 5209.

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