HIV
HIV infection rates in the UK are rising fast
There are nearly double the number of infections now than there were five years ago, so it's no time to be complacent or to take risks with your health.
Finding out more about HIV
- National AIDS Trust Website http://www.nat.org.uk/
- Support for People living with HIV - South London HIV Partnership http://www.slhp.org.uk 020 7160 0949
- Support for Men Who have sex with Men: GMI Partnership provides services under the Pan London HIV Prevention Programme (PLHPP). All of our services under the PLHPP are one-to-one to address the concerns of Men who have sex with Men (MSM) practicing safer sex. http://www.gmipartnership.org.uk 020 7160 0941
- National African HIV Prevention Campaign http://www.nahip.org.uk
- The World AIDS Day website is also an excellent general resource
Getting tested
Getting tested has never been more important, as early diagnosis means that treatment programmes can begin. People are living long and healthy lives with HIV
If you need an HIV test, there are a number of places you can go
- Visit your GP
- The Camberwell sexual health clinic at Denmark Hill
- A GUM (genito-urinary medicine) clinic. There are clinics at Guy's Hopsital, King's College Hospital and St Thomas' Hospital.
- For other local clinics which offer an HIV testing service, please see the MySexualHealth website
- Search NHS Choices for London-wide and national options
All clinics will treat you in confidence and you can use a false-name if you wish.