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…HIV Testing
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Once someone has been infected with HIV it will remain in the body for life. There is no cure but there are now treatments which keep the virus under…
…European HIV/hepatitis testing week – Resource summary Eliminate Hepatitis B and C resources This week is European HIV/hepatitis testing week (17 - 24 Nov). The campaign encourages people at risk of hepatitis B or C…
… to explain this. If you are under 16 then you may be contacted by a nurse to ensure that home testing is the best option for your needs, before a kit is sent out. We will send a Text message…
… the earlier it starts, which is why it's important for people who may be at risk to get tested.
How can HIV be passed on?
The HIV virus is found in semen, blood, rectal fluids, vaginal fluids…
…If you live in Calderdale you can access home testing for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea for free by filling out a simple form, and a kit will be posted out to your home address.
…Getting Checked for STIs
Below are some frequently asked questions about getting tested for STIs, answered.
I don’t speak English, can I still attend a clinic or appointment?
Yes, we have access to a telephone…
… pick up infections which can be very mild or more serious. The good news is for many people a test shows they don't have an infection and even if someone does have one they can often be treated very…
… with satellite clinics in Todmorden and Brighouse. This provides a ‘one stop shop’ for testing and treatment for genital infections, all methods of contraception and HIV care. Click here for…
… 25% are unaware of their infection. How is it caught? HIV is a relatively weak virus and the greatest risk of transmission is through unprotected penetrative sex, and sharing injecting equipment. How is it…
… using daily or event-based dosing of HIV PrEP; using condoms; using your usual contraceptives; and testing for STIs regularly. If you develop symptoms of an STI while using DoxyPEP (which is still a small…
