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With the recent media coverage, we understand you might have concerns about your health. The NHS has set up a new online resource for patients and the public to find help and support. Visit: https://nhs.uk/infected-blood-support
If you're worried about a possible hepatitis C infection, you can order a free, confidential, home NHS test online,
Testing involves an easy finger-price blood sample, which is then posted to a lab for analysis.
Get your self-testing kit quickly dispatched to your home using the link below, (which includes detailed information for patients on the process) Order Here: https://hepctest.nhs.uk
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is also linked to infected blood. While it usually clears up on its own, it can develop into chronic hepatitis B. Learn more here: Info: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hepatitis-b
HIV testing is available free of charge on the NHS, including home testing and home sampling kits: More on HIV Testing: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/diagnosis/
Published: Jun 23, 2025