West Midlands Mayor calls for opt-out testing to be expanded to region
Funding for testing would save money for the NHS within a matter of months and relieve pressure in local A&Es, says Mayor Andy Street.
Funding for testing would save money for the NHS within a matter of months and relieve pressure in local A&Es, says Mayor Andy Street.
The new report, Over-Stretched and Under Strain, also highlights long wait times for those with appointments.
'We need to know that they will make the outstanding interim payments to the affected community and when that will happen.'
The move brings England in line with other countries including Scotland and Australia.
Opt-out HIV testing in Scotland’s emergency departments should be introduced as a matter of urgency if Scotland is to meet its 2030 goal of eliminating new transmissions of HIV.
The success of the programme shows that the Government must expand the testing to hospitals in high prevalence areas immediately.
Our chief Executive Richard Angell has been recognised at the Proud Scotland Awards for his leadership on HIV and sexual health campaigns.
The latest UKHSA figures prove that the Government has no vision or ambition for improving sexual health.
The overwhelming success of opt-out testing proves the Government needs to act now to expand the programme beyond the initial four cities.
Parliamentarians from all major parties, including Penny Mordaunt, Caroline Nokes and Andrew Gwynne, are encouraging more people to get tested.
This week you can order a free test for HIV that give results in just 15 minutes, as we progress towards ending new HIV cases by 2030.
The new Chief Executive of Terrence Higgins Trust has been announced with current Campaigns Director Richard Angell being appointed by the charity’s Board of Trustees.
There’s good news in the New Year Honours for Ian Green and Lieutenant Commander Oliver Brown as a result of their work to tackle HIV stigma.