HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It is a virus that attacks the immune system, and weakens your ability to fight infections and disease. It is most commonly caught by having sex without a condom.
It can also be passed on by sharing infected needles and other injecting equipment, and from an HIV-positive mother to her child during pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding.
Whilst there is no cure for HIV at present, there are treatments to enable most people with the virus to live a long and healthy life.
AIDS is the final stage of HIV infection, when your body can no longer fight life-threatening infections. With early diagnosis and effective treatment, most people with HIV will not go on to develop AIDS.
Please click here for more information on HIV. If you would like to be tested for HIV, or need support, come and see us.
Call us to book an appointment on 0208 887 3236.
Pre exposure prophylaxis (Prep) for HIV is also provided.
Pre exposure prophylaxis (Prep) for HIV is the use of medications, either daily, or as and when needed, to prevent HIV. To discuss this with a nurse or a doctor, please contact the clinic.
