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Terrence Higgins Trust Offers One Hour HIV Testing In Hastings, UK

Main Category: HIV / AIDS
Article Date: 04 Jul 2008 - 4:00 PDT

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On Monday July 7, Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is launching 'Fastest', a new one hour HIV testing service aimed at men who have sex with men in East Sussex. 'Fastest' will run on the first Monday of every month between 17.30 and 19.30 at Hastings Voluntary Action in Priory Street, Hastings.

The aim of the 'Fastest' service is to provide an alternative testing environment for people who are not able to access services during the normal working day, or who may be put off by hospitals and traditional sexual health clinics.

Tests are free and confidential for everyone. Men attending the clinic will be given information and support before and after the test and anyone who tests positive will be given full support in choosing a treatment centre. They will also be given information on the range of support services available including counselling, information, advice and peer support.

Tadgh Crozier, Health Promotion Coordinator at Terrence Higgins Trust in Eastbourne said "We wanted to offer a quick, convenient testing service in the centre of Hastings. Some people get tested very late, sometimes when they are already ill. We hope that by making it easier to have an HIV test, more people will come forward."

The number of tests that can be done at each session is limited so men are advised to arrive early. Free condoms are also available at the clinic.

The clinic will be held at:

Hastings Voluntary Action
31a Priory Street
Hastings
TN34 1EA

Terrence Higgins Trust


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