HIV cases in Birmingham

The number of HIV cases in Birmingham is worrying as there are over one thousand cases of HIV which is one of the highest rates in the UK. HIV can affect anybody, but in the UK most people with HIV come from two groups: men who have sex with men and people of sub-Saharan African origin. Gay men are the group most affected by HIV in the UK. However, since 2003 more of the people newly diagnosed with HIV in the UK became infected through heterosexual sex than gay sex. The majority of these became infected with HIV when they were abroad.

If you believe that you may have come into contact with someone who may be infected with HIV it is important that you are tested quickly in order that treatment can be started. Having a HIV test in Birmingham is quick and is completely confidential and the result can be given to you in as little as 5 to 30 minutes. Do not delay; arrange a test at either the Birmingham City Centre or Solihull clinics.