Home > [an error occurred while processing this directive]

London clinic sets Guiness World Record for HIV testing

By James Ledward
Dec 8, 2011 - 4:28:05 PM
News Feed
Printer friendly page
Bookmark and Share
IWEB.378.MG_0222.jpg

State-of-the-art sexual health clinic 56 Dean Street and G-A-Y club set a new Guinness World Record on World AIDS Day after administering a staggering 467 HIV tests in just eight hours.
 
The event, which took place on December 1 in G-A-Y Bar on Old Compton Street, London, raised £2,823 in donations for the Elton John AIDS Foundation, with G-A-Y club pledging a further £10,000 to the charity.
 
Also present on the day were Gay Men’s Interaction (GMI) who provided free and confidential advice surrounding HIV and testing and Living Well who offered community-based information on services they offer in the community.
 
Dr Alan McOwan, Lead Consultant at 56 Dean Street said:
“By organising this event, 56 Dean Street and G-A-Y have taken a proactive stance in the battle against HIV. World AIDS Day provided us with a fantastic platform to build on the message of awareness and education. This has been a truly worthwhile event and I would like to thank all involved for making the day so successful.” ­­
 
56 Dean Street offer free on-the-spot HIV testing and hepatitis B vaccinations for gay men, as well as wider sexual health advice and services by appointment.

For further information view:
www.56deanstreet.nhs.uk

Or telephone: 020 8846 6699



Can't find what you're looking for?
Take a look in the News archive.
Amsterdam