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Supporting World AIDS Day: 1 December

December 1, 2022

Today is World AIDS Day. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS by increasing awareness, tackling prejudice and improving education.

Our sexual health teams will be out on tour today working alongside Sandwell Council’s public health team onboard a special ‘World AIDS Day’ bus touring the borough.

The bus will be staffed by public health and clinical professionals sharing advice and support, as well as helping people order free testing kits, and delivering an awareness session for students at Sandwell College’s Central Campus in West  Bromwich.

Locations are:

  • 9.15am-10am: Haden Hill Leisure Centre, Barrs Road, Cradley Heath
  • 10.35am-10.50pm: Lyng Centre, Frank Fisher Way, West Bromwich
  • 11.10am-11.45am: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury
  • 12noon-12.45pm: Pavilion, West Smethwick Park, West Park Road
  • 1.05pm-2pm: Tesco, New Square, West Bromwich
  • 2.30pm-3.20pm: Murray Hall Community Trust, The Bridge, St Marks Road, Tipton
  • 3.45pm-4.40pm: Wednesbury Leisure Centre, High Bullen, Wednesbury

More than 105,200 people are living with HIV in the UK. Globally, there is an estimated 38 million people who have the virus. More than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS-related illnesses since it was first identified in 1984, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history.

Get tested – in the comfort of your own home

If you’re concerned you may have HIV, getting tested is the only way to find out, and starting treatment makes it more likely that you can live a full, healthy and productive life.

Free, discrete, confidential HIV home testing kits are available from NHS sexual health website with results available in five working days.

After you’ve ordered yours, a small discreetly packaged box will arrive in the post and you’ll received your results by email or text within three to five working days.

You can also arrange an appointment at one of Sandwell’s sexual health clinics if you would prefer to see someone face to face. For more information visit Healthy Sandwell sexual health webpage or call 0800 1114656 for more information.