National HIV Testing Week 2026
9 - 15 February 2026
HIV can affect anyone, so pick up a test for free this National HIV Testing Week.
People can live with HIV for a long time without any symptoms and testing is the only way to know your status.
HIV testing is important because it can catch diagnoses early. Once on treatment, people living with HIV can protect their health and cannot pass it on during sex.
Ways to test
Testing for HIV is quick, easy, confidential and free for everyone in the UK.
Order your free HIV test kit online today from freetesting.hiv.
Community testing open to all: get advice, free STI testing and condoms.
Monday 9 February, East Trees Health Centre, Bristol BS5 6SA, 11am - 5.30pm
Thursday 12 February, Southmead Development Trust Greenway Centre, Bristol BS10 5PY, 1pm - 3pm
African and Caribbean Heritage community only:
Tuesday 10 February, Enhanced Barbers, Bristol BS16 5LP, 11am – 3.00pm
LGBTQ+ only testing:
Thursday 5 February, Wonky House (North Somerset LGBT Forum), Weston-super-Mare BS23 1QL, 12pm - 3pm
Thursday 12 February, Prism Bristol Drugs Project, Bristol BS2 8PE, 5pm - 7.30pm
HIV prevention
For people who test negative, it's a reminder to take steps to prevent HIV by wearing condoms, taking PrEP and in an emergency using PEP.
Order free condoms from Yuno today (age 16 – 24 only) or people of all ages can pick up condoms from a Yuno clinic.
PrEP is a pill that prevents HIV. Find out more about Yuno’s free PrEP service.
Learn more about PEP, emergency medication that is taken within 72 hours of exposure to HIV.
Resources
For HIV support, visit Brigstowe
For sexual health advice and testing for people of African and Caribbean heritage, learn about Common Ambition Bristol.
