Campaigns
2030: HIV's time's up
We are on a mission to end new case of HIV in Wales by 2030 – we cannot do it without your help.
There are three ways you can support our HIV’s time’s up campaign. Test. Act. Donate.
One, test.
It is always best to know your status. It’s free and easy to test all year round in Wales.
If you test positive, you’ll be linked to the most amazing HIV care and see the countries leading doctors and nurses. It’s always best to know if you’re living with HIV. The medication today is so effective, not only does it stop the virus attacking your immune system it means you can’t pass it on.
If you test negative, there are lots of strategies to stay negative…
Condoms
Condoms are the most effective way to safeguard your sexual health as they provide a barrier that stops sperm, viruses—HIV, hepatitis and others—and bacteria getting from one person to another. Condoms are widely available in supermarkets, shops and pharmacies. They are free in Wales for 13-24 year olds through the C-Card system run by Public Health Wales.
PrEP or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV
PrEP is a drug taken by HIV-negative people that prevents you from getting HIV. PrEP is free in Wales and available from sexual health clinics. See here.
PEP or Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV
PEP is a treatment that can stop an HIV infection after the virus has entered a person’s body. It must be taken as soon as possible after exposure but within 72 hours. PEP in Wales is only available via sexual health clinics and accident and emergency departments (A&Es). It is free on the NHS.
Two, act.
Support the HIV Action Plan for Wales.
Three, donate.
Take action
PrEP Protects Wales
In 2023, Terrence Higgins Trust, Public Health Wales and NHS Wales ran a nationwide partnership campaign on PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). The campaign explained how the drug can be used to prevent HIV and where to access it in Wales.
