Myths & Facts

 Getting tested for HIV is pointless.  

Knowing if you are HIV-positive will allow you to seek early treatment that can help you stay healthy longer and enable you not to pass on the virus to someone else. Regardless of your HIV status, you can learn how to prevent future infection from HIV or other STDs through counseling offered at many HIV testing centers.

Helplines

National AIDS Helpline

0800 567 123

A 24hr, free and confidential telephone service with advice about HIV/AIDS, sexual health, STI's, local services, clinics and support services. Translation services available for speakers of UK ethnic minority languages.

Terrence Higgins Trust

0845 12 21 200

Whatever your sexuality, HIV status, gender, cultural background or ethnic origin, THT has services set up with your needs in mind. If you’re affected by HIV, then they’ll try to help.

Africa Advocacy Foundation

020 7708 3649

The helpline provides support for anyone of African origin living in the UK who is either HIV positive or of unknown status. Advocacy and information are also offered on prevention, treatment, care, immigration, benefits and general welfare.

National African AIDS Helpline

0800 0967 500

Mon-Fri, 10am - 6pm

Supplies help, advice and information about HIV. All calls are free and confidential and are available in English, French, Shona, Swahili and Luganda.

NHS Direct

0845 4647