For many Nigerians living in the UK, we are busy juggling work, family, immigration matters, and financial responsibilities. Health can easily be pushed to the background — but some health checks are too important to ignore.
One of them is HIV testing.
Why HIV Testing Matters
You can live with HIV for years without any symptoms and still feel strong and healthy. The only way to know your status for sure is to test.
Knowing your status helps you to:
- Access early treatment if needed
- Protect your partner(s)
- Prevent passing HIV to others
- Live a long, healthy life
Today, HIV is a manageable long-term condition with the right treatment.
Free At-Home HIV Test Kits in England
If you live in England and are aged 16 or over, you can order a free, confidential HIV test kit to your home.
You can choose:
- A lab test (send your sample back and receive results by text), or
- A rapid self-test you do yourself at home
Some kits also include optional syphilis testing.
Order here: 👉 https://freetesting.hiv/
Important Things to Know
- You must order for yourself only
- You must use your own UK mobile number and email address
- You must be 16 years or older
- You will be creating a confidential medical record
- For safety and privacy, you cannot order on behalf of someone else
What Is HIV?
HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system and is most commonly transmitted through unprotected sex. Without treatment, it can weaken the body’s ability to fight infections. With early diagnosis and proper care, people living with HIV can live full, productive lives.
Support Is Available
If you test positive or need advice, specialist NHS services can support you with:
- Medication and treatment
- Sexual health advice
- Vaccinations
- Mental health and emotional support
You are not alone.
Bottom Line
Testing is simple. Testing is free. Testing is confidential.
Knowing your status is an act of self-care, responsibility, and strength.
Naija UK Connect encourages our community to take advantage of free HIV testing and prioritise your health.
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