Sexual Health Wirral is supporting national HIV Testing Week, a nationwide campaign to encourage testing and help reduce transmission rates of HIV. HIV can affect all ages, genders, ethnicities and sexualities and a large number of new HIV infections come from unprotected sex with someone who isn’t aware they have HIV.
Testing regularly is important to knowing your HIV status, allowing appropriate care and treatment to begin as early as possible.
The team is encouraging anyone, regardless of their age, gender, sexuality or ethnicity, who hasn’t had an HIV test to take a test. Testing for HIV is quick and free, confidential and easy. Even if you’ve had a test but have changed your sexual partner it’s important to take another test.
Millie Williams, Service Development Coordinator, Sexual Health Wirral, said;
Testing for HIV has never been easier; if you have any concerns that you may be at risk of HIV a simple quick blood test can put your mind at rest.
HIV is tested for by a blood test. You can do this in one of our clinics, or you can order a free online postal test kit via our website – www.sexualhealthwirral.nhs.uk
Our experienced staff are trained professionals, offering confidential support to people of any age, sexuality or ethnicity. Our clinics operate on a walk-in basis so no appointment is necessary.
Testing regularly is important. People should not be afraid of having an HIV test, early diagnosis and related care can offer people living with HIV, support in their day to day lives. Early diagnosis and related care can offer people living with HIV support in their day-to-day lives.
Sexual Health Wirral offer clinics six days a week across two locations, these include daytime and evening sessions. Young people aged 19 and under can also access ourPlace, a dedicated clinic for young people in Wirral. All services are confidential.
For more information, or to download the clinic timetable visit sexualhealthwirral.nhs.uk or freephone 0300 123 5474, 8am – 5pm five days a week. Join the thousands of people getting tested during national HIV Testing Week. Take the test!
