Simon Kirby, the Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven, this morning took an HIV test at Terrence Higgins Trust in Brighton as part of National HIV testing week which starts today Saturday 19th November.

The annual National HIV Testing Week (NHTW) promotes HIV testing to gay and bisexual men and black African men and women. These groups make up seven out of 10 people in the UK living with HIV. 

Simon said, “I am delighted, as always, to support National HIV testing week and Terrence Higgins Trust in their efforts to increase HIV testing in Brighton.” 

“As I found out today by taking a test – testing is free, fast and simple, and it’s one of the best weapons we have to stop the spread of HIV. Early testing and diagnosis are key to combating this epidemic and we need to remove the stigma around HIV testing.”

“I have long taken an interest in HIV/AIDS related issues and the importance of raising awareness of these.”