Sexual health

Unprotected sex can lead to sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV.

There are over 800 people living with HIV in Norfolk, with about 25 to 50 people receiving new HIV diagnoses per year.

Test. Treat. Prevent.

Anyone who is HIV negative and engages in high-risk activities like men having sex with men, sex work, having unprotected sex with multiple sexual partners, or sharing needles to inject drugs, can prevent themselves from acquiring HIV by using PrEP which is available for free in Norfolk. To find out more about PrEP and how to access it, visit PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis).

Anyone who is HIV positive and on treatment, with an undetectable viral load, has a very low to zero chance of infecting their sexual partner/s with HIV. 

Thanks to HIV drugs, doctors now see the infection as something that people can live very well with for a lifetime. This is especially true if they get an early diagnosis. 

To find out more about HIV, testing and treatment visit iCaSH Norfolk. iCASH also offer rapid HIV testing where you can see your result in 60 seconds. You can book an appointment on 01603 226666 or email ccs.icashnorfolkoutreach@nhs.net.

SH:24 also offer Free Testing HIV where you can get a confidential HIV testing kit sent direct to your home in discreet packaging.