Events
National HIV Testing Week 2025

It’s National HIV Testing Week! It’s time to get tested and know your status.
Our statement on HIV testing:
Our ability in the UK to offer free HIV testing is a privilege that we don’t take for granted. It is a vital public health measure that not only saves lives but also moves us closer to the goal of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030. By encouraging regular testing, we can reduce stigma, and ensure that everyone, regardless of their financial situation, can access the care they deserve. Now more than ever, we must appreciate and utilise this privilege, advocate for equitable global access to HIV testing and treatment and continue striving for a world where no one is left behind in the fight against HIV.
If you have HIV, finding out means you can start treatment and stay healthy.
Once you’re on treatment and your viral load is undetectable, you can’t pass the virus on to anyone else.

Testing sessions:
Friday 7th February 2025, 10am to 12pm at The Mission, Huddersfield - Hep C and full sexual health screenings also available at this session
Monday 10th February 2025, 10am to 1pm at St Augustine's Centre, Halifax - Hep C and TB testing also available at this session
Wednesday 12th February 2025, 12pm to 3pm at the Plastic Ivy Sauna, Dewsbury. Full sexual health screenings also available at this session.
Thursday 13th February 2025, 4:30pm to 6:30pm at our Huddersfield office – Room B10, Brian Jackson House. Full sexual health screenings also available at this session if wanted, no appointment needed just drop in.
Wednesday 26th February 2025, 6pm to 8pm at our Halifax office - Voluntary and Community (VAC) Hall Street, Halifax HX1 5AY, press buzzer 6. Full sexual health screenings also available at this session if wanted, no appointment needed just drop in.
There are now many ways to test for HIV.
You can test at a sexual health clinic, your GP, some sexual health community organisations or even at home.

Sexual Health Clinics:
Kirklees
Princess Royal Community Health Centre, Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4EW
Dewsbury Health Centre, Wellington Road, Dewsbury, WF13 1HN
Telephone: 0303 3309981
Calderdale
Calderdale Integrated Sexual Health, Sexual Health Centre, 51 Northgate, Broad Street Plaza, Halifax, HX1 1UB.
Telephone: 01422 261370
Other Areas
If you want to access a sexual health clinic in a different area click on the link below for more information:
Kim Leadbeater MP
testing for HIV with The Brunswick Centre.

Deborah Harkins
Calderdale Council's Director of Public Health, testing for HIV with The Brunswick Centre.

HIV Prevention:

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
PEP is a course of HIV medication that you take if you have been at risk of HIV infection within 72 hours (three days). It may prevent you from becoming infected with HIV.
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Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
PrEP is medication that you take to stop yourself from getting HIV.
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Condoms
Condoms are the best way of preventing the spread of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. They can also protect against unwanted pregnancy.
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