HIV Testing Week

06 Feb 2025

HIV Testing week Monday, 10 to Sunday 16 February

National HIV Testing Week takes place between Monday, 10 and Sunday 16 February. 

In the UK, more than 105,000 people are living with HIV. It is good for everyone to test once per year and testing is the only way to know if you are HIV positive. It’s never been easier to get a HIV test and to get a result quickly. You can get a test in person or order tests online, with free and paid-for options. Many tests will provide you with a result in a just a few minutes.

The Directorate of EDI have a limited supply of resources which you can collect for your area, including posters and guides with information on testing. 

Access Support

• You can visit the NHS website to find a sexual health clinic near you or visit Aids Map to find your closest free HIV test. Postal tests are also available;
• If you are living with HIV and wish to reach out for advice, or to offer support to other colleagues, you are welcome to join our HIV Health Network. To join the network email equalityanddiversity@manchester.ac.uk;
• Read Sylvia Masters (EDI Data Assistant) EDI blog to commemorate World Aids Day - Challenging HIV and AIDS Stigma and Misinformation.