HIV

YorSexual Health provides HIV care and wellbeing services in York and North Yorkshire.

HIV is now considered a long-term manageable illness. This means we expect people with HIV to have a normal life expectancy, continue with their work and education, and have families should they wish to.

HIV treatment is highly effective in improving the quality of life of people living with HIV. Now, with U=U (undetectable = untransmittable), treatment is also an effective way of preventing the passing of HIV to sexual partners.

For more information, please visit the YorSexual Health HIV page.

Getting tested

The Trust runs local sexual health services across York and North Yorkshire. If you're concerned about HIV you should contact your local sexual health clinic or GP practice as soon as possible. Early diagnosis of HIV can make a real difference.

Training for organisations

YorSexual Health offers training for organisations on HIV stigma and awareness. Please email tr.yorsexualhealth-training@nhs.net with any training enquiries.

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.