and convenient way for you to
get an HIV test in Leeds.
Thinking about Testing
Where you can get a test
Who is involved with Testing Times
Please click on the links below to visit the website of the Testing Times Partner Agencies.
- Free . It doesn’t matter who you are, you will not have to pay for this service.
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Fast . From when you first arrive to you leaving with an HIV test result normally takes less than an hour.
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Flexible . There is no need to make an appointment, just turn up.
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Confidential . We will not tell anyone else that you have used the service. We will not share any information about you unless you ask us to.
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Convenient . The service operates across venues around the city upto 5 evenings a week.
What Happens at ‘Testing Times’?
When you arrive you will be asked a few questions about yourself. This is to make sure that we are able to give you the correct test results and provide you with the best service we can. You don’t have to answer all or any of the questions we ask. You can even give us a false name if you wish.
We want to make sure that you know what having a HIV test means for you, so there are trained workers to talk to you about the test you are about to have, and to answer any questions about HIV and the HIV test you might have. If after the discussion with the worker you still want to go ahead with the test you are asked to give a pin-prick sample of blood to our nurse. We can give you your results usually within 20 minutes.
If you receive a positive result the Testing Times team will arrange for you to have further tests and help get you an appointment at the sexual health clinic of your choice. Testing Times can also help you access local emotional and practical support services, if you want them to.
If you receive a negative result, we can talk to you about why you put yourself at risk and how you might want to manage your risk taking in the future. We can also give you free condoms and water-based lubricant.
Some of the venues are able to offer tests for other sexually transmitted infections or vaccinations for Hepatitis A and B. For more information about the other services offered please ask at your local venue.
Testing Times is funded by the Leeds PCT for people who live in the Leeds area.