Terrence Higgins Trust's STI testing and advice service THT Direct has launched two new additional services.

The London Gay Men’s Sexual Health Helpline is for gay men who would like to discuss any issues or questions around sexual health including sexually transmitted infections, HIV and condom use.

Calls will be managed by the current THT Direct staff and volunteer teams, and the helpline will be available on 0845 231 0600 from 10am – 10pm Monday to Friday and 12pm – 6pm Saturday and Sunday.

An additional face to face service is also being launched for people who would prefer to speak to an advisor in person, rather than over the phone.

Meetings would take place at THTs central office in Gray’s Inn Road, King’s Cross. Initial assessments and appointments will be made through THT Direct.

“THT Direct already provides a huge range of information and support to people who need it," said Willie Turnbull, head of THT Direct. 

"The service goes from providing useful information, to being a lifeline for people who feel they have no where else to turn."

"At the moment, we help around 550 people a month. We’re looking forward to being able to increase this with these two new services.”

For further information on either of these services contact THT Direct on 0845 12 21 200 or the London Gay Men’s Sexual Health Helpline on 0845 231 0600.