HIV Prevention England has updated our HIV Testing Technologies [PDF] briefing. This revised version includes a response to changes in the latest HIV testing guidelines, up-to-date evidence on oral swab testing, and new resources for further reading. (more…)
Latest HIV prevention, treatment and cure news from CROI 2022 (webinar)
The Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) took place from 12 to 16 February 2022.
HPE collaborated with NAM aidsmap to share a summary of the latest HIV prevention, treatment and cure news and scientific data from the conference in this short webinar, which took place on Tuesday 1 March 2022. (more…)
Practical guidance for Primary Care to optimise HIV testing and re-engagement of people living with HIV
With the launch of the Government’s HIV Action Plan, England has set a target to reduce new HIV transmissions by 80% by 2025, and end them by 2030. GPs and primary care professionals play a key role in achieving this ambitious target. (more…)
National HIV testing trends and gaps during COVID-19: Latest data from UKHSA
This National HIV Testing Week, join us for an expert webinar with Dr Alison Brown and Dr Nicky Connor from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), where they share the latest insights from the newly-published HIV testing and new diagnoses surveillance data.
This event will focus on the experiences of England in 2020, during the emergence and early peak of the COVID-19 pandemic; the associated lockdown restrictions and their impact on access and uptake of HIV testing services. (more…)
Get ready for National HIV Testing Week 2022
National HIV Testing Week starts on Monday 7 February 2022.
National HIV Testing Week is a campaign to promote regular testing among the most affected population groups in England. This helps to reduce the number of people living with undiagnosed HIV and those diagnosed late.
The campaign continues last year’s success and features celebrities and influencers promoting ‘Give HIV the finger: a finger-prick test is all it takes’.
We’re inviting organisations to participate by running campaign activities, events and promoting HIV testing and prevention services with our support.
How to get involved
To find out more about how you can support this exciting event download and read our National HIV Testing Week 2022 campaign briefing [PDF].
Resources
Free resources to promote HIV testing this National HIV Testing Week are now available to order.
Log in to order leaflets, posters and merchandise to support your National HIV Testing Week activities.
All printed resources are also available to download as digitised PDFs for use in activities including online support groups and virtual outreach events.
Social media pack
We’ve created a social media pack to make it easy for you to get involved in National HIV Testing Week (NHTW) and promote local activities and events, as well as the opportunity to order a free postal test.