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Options for HIV testing

Rapid HIV Testing – With Instant Results

The whole process of rapid HIV testing is quick and simple and can be done in a few easy steps:

We will take some brief details form you when you come in and give you some pre-test information about the test so that you can give your informed consent to be tested.
We will perform the simple finger prick rapid HIV test and give you your results.
We will give your some post-test information and offer you any further support or follow up which you may need.

The whole process usually takes 20 minutes.

Assisted STI Testing

This option is preferred by many.

Using postal STI testing kits, our sexual health staff can assist you to take the necessary samples (urine sample, swabs and finger prick blood sample) to test for:

HIV
Syphilis
Gonorrhoea
Chlamydia
Hepatitis B – in men who have sex with men’s kits

If you are unsure about or have difficulty using the home testing kits this is a great option. By being assisted with testing you may develop confidence to test yourself on future occasions.

This service is intended for those who do not have STI symptoms. If you have symptoms we recommend that you seek treatment. You can find details of clinics where you can get treatment on the www.umbrellahealth.co.uk website.

Self Sampling (Home Testing STI Test Kits)

Home STI Test kits

You can pick up a FREE STI testing kit from a pharmacy or clinic near you, to take your own samples at home if you prefer this option. (Skip back to the drop down menu to order a FREE STI testing kits)

About STI Self Sampling Kits

If you are aged 16 or over and living in Birmingham or Solihull, you can request a FREE sexually transmitted infection (STI) self-sampling kit. You can use the kit to take your own samples at home and then send them back to is for FREE. We’ll test your samples and let you know the results by phone or text message for FREE.

Did we mention it’s FREE?

All kits allow testing for:

Chlamydia
Gonorrhoea
HIV
Syphilis
Hepatitis B is also included for men who have sex with men.

Order a Home Testing Kit

Order a home sampling kit for free here:

Nurse and Consultant led clinics

Nurse-led clinics

These clinics are suitable for people who have STI symptoms and need treatment.

These clinics are provided by our partner organisation – Umbrella Health and the nurses and consultants are NHS trained.

These clinics are all FREE OF CHARGE and Confidential.

These clinics are being held at Umbrella Health, Whittall Street, Birmingham B4 6DH while Birmingham LGBT moves to new premises. Please call 0121 237 5700 to make an appointment. If you attend without an appointment, you may have to wait to be seen.

Other Services

We can offer sexual health-related support sessions with our sexual health promotion team.

Confidential, Free and Professional sessions can be offered to you if there are any issues that you would like to discuss with one of the team. Issues may be related to your sexuality, gender identity, sexual health or health status, or something else.

Through these one to one sessions we can help you to explore your issues of concern further and may be able to refer you on to other services or activities which may be of benefit.

Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common condition in which the balance of bacteria inside the vagina becomes disrupted.

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) caused by bacteria. It is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the UK.

Genital Warts / HPV

Genital Warts (sometimes called anogenital warts) are a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by human papillomaviruses or HPVs.

Gonorrhoea & Drug Resistant Gonorrhoea

Gonorrhoea is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) caused by bacteria. It is the second most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the UK.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a viral infection which affects the liver. It can be passed on in various ways including sexually from some sex acts.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver and is caused by the hepatitis B virus which can be passed on sexually.

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a viral infection affecting the liver. It has usually been associated with injecting drug use but we now know that it can be passed on sexually, particularly with certain sex practices.

Herpes

Genital herpes is a common infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It can cause painful blisters on the genitals and the surrounding areas.

LGV (Lymphogranuloma Venereum)

Lymphogranuloma venereum, or LGV, is a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacterium (a type of germ) from the chlamydia family.

Non Gonococcal Urethritis (NGU)

NGU is inflammation of the male urethra (water pipe) which can occur due to various causes hence the condition sometimes being called Non-Gonococcal Urethritis (NGU).

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

PID is the name given to inflammation of female reproductive organs: the womb (or uterus) fallopian tubes, ovaries and surrounding tissues.

Pubic Lice (Crabs)

Pubic lice are tiny parasitic insects that live on coarse human body hair, such as pubic hair.

Scabies

Scabies is a common and very itchy skin condition caused by a tiny mite called Sarcoptes Scabiei.

Shigella

Shigella is an infectious bacterial infection. It is often a cause of food poisoning but can easily be passed on during sex.

Syphilis

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacteria.

Trichomonas Vaginalis (TV)

TV is a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a protozoon called Trichomonas vaginalis, or ‘TV’. Protozoa are tiny germs similar to bacteria.

HIV prevention and support

Options for HIV testing

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Useful Information

Useful Links

Options for HIV testing

Rapid HIV Testing – With Instant Results

Assisted STI Testing

Self Sampling (Home Testing STI Test Kits)

Order a Home Testing Kit

Nurse and Consultant led clinics

Other Services

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common condition in which the balance of bacteria inside the vagina becomes disrupted.

Chlamydia is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) caused by bacteria. It is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the UK.

Genital Warts (sometimes called anogenital warts) are a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by human papillomaviruses or HPVs.

Gonorrhoea is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) caused by bacteria. It is the second most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the UK.

Hepatitis A is a viral infection which affects the liver. It can be passed on in various ways including sexually from some sex acts.

Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver and is caused by the hepatitis B virus which can be passed on sexually.

Hepatitis C is a viral infection affecting the liver. It has usually been associated with injecting drug use but we now know that it can be passed on sexually, particularly with certain sex practices.

Genital herpes is a common infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It can cause painful blisters on the genitals and the surrounding areas.

Lymphogranuloma venereum, or LGV, is a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacterium (a type of germ) from the chlamydia family.

NGU is inflammation of the male urethra (water pipe) which can occur due to various causes hence the condition sometimes being called Non-Gonococcal Urethritis (NGU).

PID is the name given to inflammation of female reproductive organs: the womb (or uterus) fallopian tubes, ovaries and surrounding tissues.

Pubic lice are tiny parasitic insects that live on coarse human body hair, such as pubic hair.

Scabies is a common and very itchy skin condition caused by a tiny mite called Sarcoptes Scabiei.

Shigella is an infectious bacterial infection. It is often a cause of food poisoning but can easily be passed on during sex.

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacteria.

TV is a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a protozoon called Trichomonas vaginalis, or ‘TV’. Protozoa are tiny germs similar to bacteria.

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