HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is calling for people in Bristol to get involved in World AIDS Day (December 1) this year, either by attending an event, making a donation to support local HIV services, or wearing a red ribbon to raise awareness.

World AIDS Day, which has been running every December since 1988, is dedicated to raising awareness of HIV and AIDS. In the UK alone, over 80,000 people are living with HIV and over 7,000 are diagnosed every year.

The following events are taking place in Bristol for World AIDS Day:

-From Monday 31 November: Flying the flag for World AIDS Day
Bristol City Council and THT will mark World AIDS Day by raising a special flag above the Council House for one week from 31 November. The flag shows a red ribbon against a white background, and is intended to raise awareness of the tens of thousands of people who are still living with HIV in the UK…