HIV TESTING WEEK

The annual event takes place from 18 to 25 November this year.

The confidential test involves a simple finger prick and the results are available in just 20 minutes.

The aim is to boost early diagnosis and treatment of HIV reducing the spread of the disease and helping people live well for longer.

Councillor Gina Reynolds, lead member for adult services, health and wellbeing at Salford City Council, said:

Quote

 

“One in six people in Salford with HIV don’t know their status. Early diagnosis and treatment ensures people have more chance of leading long and healthy lives. Someone on effective treatment with an undetectable viral load cannot pass on HIV to others.

“So as part of HIV testing week we want to raise awareness of this issue and encourage as many people as possible to get a free test. Testing and treatment can save thousands of us from getting HIV.”

 

Routine HIV test have Routine HIV tests have been offered across Greater Manchester since July, thanks to a new sexual health service.

The PaSH (Passionate about Sexual Health) Partnership has been contracted by Salford City Council on behalf of all the Greater Manchester councils. It’s a collaboration between BHA for Equality, George House Trust and the LGBT Foundation all of which currently deliver HIV and STI prevention and support services across Greater Manchester.

You can get tested at local Sexual Health Centres http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/services/sexual-health/information/clinics-and-opening-times/

Or you can order a HIV Home Sampling kit online at https://www.test.hiv/