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We have launched a campaign to help increase testing for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Tuberculosis (TB) in specific communities.
Learn more about these conditions and how to get tested for Hepatitis B and C, and TB.
HIV
Speak to your GP, or local pharmacy for more information about HIV and how to get tested
Umbrella
Umbrella, the Birmingham sexual health service, offers free self-sampling HIV testing kits so you can get tested from home. Umbrella also offers free HIV testing in all their clinics.
Find out more and order a testing kit or book a test.
Change, Grow, Live
Change, Grow, Live, the drug and alcohol service in Birmingham also offers HIV testing.
Find out more about Change, Grow, Live.
Birmingham Heartlands HIV service
Birmingham Heartlands HIV service provides advice and information on HIV testing.
To find out more about the service:
- visit the Birmingham Heartlands HIV service website
- phone the clinic's reception: 0121 424 3359
Hepatitis (B and C)
Hepatitis B
A blood test can detect whether you have hepatitis B. Anyone at risk of hepatitis B can access free testing through the Umbrella sexual health service and GPs.
Change Grow Live (CGL) in Birmingham also offer testing for hepatitis B.
Hepatitis C
A blood test can detect hepatitis C. GPs, Umbrella sexual health clinics and Change Grow Live (CGL) in Birmingham all offer testing for hepatitis C.
Free self-testing kits are available for Hepatitis C through the NHS.
The Hep C Trust
The Hep C Trust team also provides testing for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C in community settings, using dry blood spot tests.
You can reach the team through their national helpline or by phone: 020 7089 6221.
Tuberculosis (TB)
Speak to your GP or local pharmacy for more information about TB and how to get tested.
Birmingham Chest Clinic provides expert advice and further assistance with TB testing.
Find out more by visiting the Birmingham Chest Clinic website or phone them on 0121 424 2000.
Page last updated: 16 April 2025
