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Free & confidential sexual health services for black and minority communities
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Hepatitis A can be passed on through:
There is a higher chance of passing on hepatitis A if people infected with the disease have poor hygiene, for example, they don’t wash their hands every time they go to the toilet.
Some people with hepatitis A may experience:
There is currently no cure for hepatitis A but the body is normally able to clear the virus on its own within a couple of months.
If you think that you have hepatitis A it’s a good idea to get a blood test right away. You might not have symptoms but if you have been a situation that has increased risk such as drug use or unprotected sex with someone with the virus, it’s important you have your blood taken and tested.
You can get a test at a range of sexual health clinics (sometimes called GUMs) across Greater Manchester.
Sexual Health testing services in Greater Manchester.
You can also test at your GP or community services like LGBT Foundation’s full screening clinic for people who identify as men who have sex with men.
The Passionate about Sexual Health (PaSH) Partnership) is a collaboration between BHA for Equality, George House Trust and the LGBT Foundation. The PaSH Partnership will deliver a comprehensive programme of interventions to meet the changing needs of people newly diagnosed with HIV, living longer term with HIV or at greatest risk of acquiring HIV.
Free & confidential sexual health services for black and minority communities
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Free and confidential support, advice and advocacy services for people living with HIV
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Providing advice, support and resources for LGBT people to take control of their sexual health and wellbeing
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