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<p>HIV Prevention England (HPE) is the national HIV prevention programme for England
and is funded at £3.5 million by the Department. The programme aims to support communities
who are disproportionately affected by HIV, including gay, bisexual and men who have
sex with men and Black African heterosexual men and women.</p><p>The Department has
appointed Terrence Higgins Trust, a national charity who provide services related
to sexual heath and HIV, to deliver the programme from 2021-2024. HPE delivers a nationally
co-ordinated programme of HIV prevention work that is designed to complement locally
commissioned prevention activities in areas with high HIV prevalence and for communities
at risk of HIV transmission, with a particular focus on women. HPE also aims to improve
knowledge and understanding of HIV transmission and reduce stigma within affected
communities through the delivery of public campaigns such as National HIV Testing
Week, and evidence-based HIV prevention interventions in partnership with local organisations
and charities, including women-led organisations.</p><p>HPE work with a wide range
of models and their network of influencers. As part of HPE campaigns, a range of people
share their stories and experiences on HIV, STIs and sexual health this includes women
and other people who are likely to be recognisable to specific demographics.</p>
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