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Opt out HIV testing
If you are 18 years or older and are having a blood test you will also be tested for HIV. If you do not want one, just let us know.
Routine HIV screening for Clapham Park Group Practice patients
There is an extremely high rate of diagnosed HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) across Lambeth – it is the highest in England. Whilst new HIV diagnosis rates are falling, over one third of London residents first diagnosed with HIV in the UK were diagnosed late, and there are still people living with HIV who are unaware of their status.
We are working with Lambeth public health team to increase the detection of undiagnosed HIV . If we take a blood test for any reason, we will automatically add on a HIV screen to the sample (if there has been no recent screening). If you wish to opt out of this programme, then please let the clinician know at the time of your blood test being requested.
HIV is now a long-term manageable condition and with medication you can live a normal life and protect your loved ones.
Learn more about routine HIV screening
Published: Nov 3, 2026