We have successfully campaigned for the roll-out of opt-out HIV testing to all 89 A&Es in areas with a high HIV prevalence across England. This NHS programme has found more than 1,000 people living with HIV. However, we’re pushing for it to expanded in other parts of the UK and of the health service where it would be effective. 

Wales and Scotland have national HIV postal testing services, which are free to anyone. However, in England, access depends on local area and is patchy. We are campaigning for the UK Government to invest in a year-round, national HIV postal testing service across England.  

PrEP, a drug which people who are HIV-negative can take to stay negative, is currently only accessible through sexual health services, which are under intense strain.  

We are calling for PrEP to be accessible through a digital service, through pharmacies and in prisons. 

It is estimated that up to 12,065 people in England know they are living with HIV but are not currently accessing life-saving care. We need urgent action by the Government to find these people and support them to return to care.