National HIV Testing Week 2026
Sexual health is an important part of everyone’s health and wellbeing. In honor of National HIV Testing Week, celebrated from February 9 to 15, Newham Council wants residents to know our local sexual health services offer free sexual health prevention and care (including HIV testing) and a wide range of short and long acting contraception services.
The aim of HIV Testing Week is to raise awareness about the importance of HIV testing and encourage everyone to know their status. HIV testing is free, easy, and confidential. By getting tested, you can help end the HIV epidemic by 2030.
Postive East in partnership with Newham council will be running testing events across the borough:
- Vicarage Lane Health Centre – Monday 9th February and Friday 13th February from 4-7pm
- CGL Canning Town – Tuesday 10th February from 1-4pm
These can be booked online: HIV test – Positive East
Booking an HIV / STI test Testing for HIV and STIs has never been easier. Just a simple prick of the finger and you’ll find out your HIV status during your appointment!
Positive East testing is open to anyone aged 18 years or over.
Visit the Well Newham website HIV Testing Week page for more information
