CTM UHB supporting HIV Testing

Over the past five years huge progress has been made in improving access to HIV testing and treatment, and Wales can be proud of the significant reduction seen in new diagnoses of HIV. Between 2015 and 2021 new diagnosis of HIV decreased by 75%. However, HIV continues to be an important public health issue.

Last week, Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Partnership signed the Paris Declaration and joined the Fast Track Cymru Initiative, confirming our commitment as a health board to work collaboratively to end new transmissions of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). You can find out more here.

Dr Rob Green, Public Health Consultant, CTM UHB said: “It’s really easy to check your status, and for people living in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board region to book free, confidential tests for STIs including HIV.”

Last week, during HIV Testing Week, CTM’s Sexual Health Team visited Coleg y Cymoedd’s Aberdare and Nantgarw campuses, offering free tests, expert advice and information to empower individuals to get tested.

How to book a HIV test if you live in CTM UHB

CTM UHB Sexual Health Clinics
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board runs free and confidential Sexual Health Clinics which offer HIV testing.

For more information and to make an appointment please visit: https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/services/integrated-sexual-and-reproductive-health-care-in-ctm/

You can also make appointments by calling:

• Merthyr and Cynon 01685 728272
• Pontypridd and Rhondda 01443 443836
• Bridgend 01656 763030

Postal Testing Kits
You can order a FREE HIV Postal testing kit by clicking here (16+): https://www.shwales.online/wales-sti-testing-kit-test-and-post.html

Ask your GP
You can schedule a free confidential HIV test at your GP Practice.

For more information and advice about HIV testing and Sexual Health, please visit: https://www.shwales.online/index.html

21/02/2025