Where Can I Go For A Test?
You can book an appointment for a test at your local hospital’s GUM (Genito-Urinary Medicine) clinic or your local sexual health centre. Some clinics also offer a ‘drop in service’ where appointments are not necessary.
National:
To find out where you can test, you can call the National AIDS & Sexual Health Line: free phone 0800 567 123
You can find your nearest GUM clinic at www.bashh.org/directory.htm
Or through the NHS Gateway at www.nhs.uk
Although we are not responsible for the content on these sites, they are updated regularly and should provide all the correct information.
Birmingham:
ABplus
1 Hour HIV Testing - Tuesdays 2 - 5pm
29 Lower Essex Street, Birmingham, B5 6SN (Click For Map)
Telephone: 0121 622 6471
'FasTest' - Birmingham
No appointment necessary
The waiting room opens at 2pm. Please arrive as soon after 2pm as possible. Clients will be seen on a first come, first served basis. There is time for a maximum of 10 clients only each week.
Tuesday 2.00 - 5.00pm Results are given in just 1 hour.
Terence Higgins Trust West
Unit G7
The Arch
48-52 Fllodgate Street
Birmingham
B5 5SL
0121 694 6440
Heart of England Foundation Trust
- A free confidential service
- Free testing & treatment for Chlamydia and other sexually transmitted infections.
- Free testing for HIV
- Free sexual health advice
- Free condoms
We are based at:
Birmingham Chest Clinic, Great Charles Street, City Centre
Every Wednesday 09:30- 17:00
Hawthorn House, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Bordesley Green, Birmingham
Mon-Fri
For an appointment please telephone:
0121 424 2456 or 0121 424 3300
