Many private healthcare services offer face to face clinic appointments, or you can order STI testing kits over the internet to do the tests at home.
The results of any STI or HIV test done at a private clinic won't go on your medical records. You will have to pay for the test but you can make an appointment at a time that suits you and you'll get the results quickly. Most private clinics also offer treatment for STI’s.
We've teamed up with Better 2 Know to offer private STI and HIV testing at private GP clinics around the UK - this means that if you choose a private test with one of their clinics some of the cost will go towards our fight against HIV.
With over 60 clinics across the UK, Better 2 Know is the largest network of private clinics offering HIV tests and STI testing. Like a GUM they are 100 per cent confidential which means the results will not go on the NHS medical record.
You can even use a false name if you wish to remain completely anonymous. The results of your tests are typically available within 48 hours.
There's over 20 clinics in London, and 40 more around the rest of the UK (including Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Sheffield).
Your results are typically available within two days and are 100 per cent confidential.
A complete range of HIV and STI testing is available as well as complete sexual health MOT which tests for HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and more. The clinics use the same tests as GUM clinics and can often test through urine and blood to avoid uncomfortable swabs.
If you feel that a this service might be for you just call 0844 561 0750 for an appointment, or you can find out more on the Better 2 Know website.
