Testing is free and confidential. There are a range of places to get a test including community some local pharmacies, sexual health services, your GP, and other services. These are listed below:
These community pharmacies offer BBV testing services:
Sexual and Reproductive Health:
To discuss contraception and sexual health issues, sexual health clinics can be contacted via telephone.
Monday - Friday 8:30am -4:00pm, 01495 765065
They can make you an appointment for an appropriate clinic. For more information visit: Sexual and Reproductive Health - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (nhs.wales)
ABSDAS
Aneurin Bevan Specialist Drug & Alcohol Service (ABSDAS) is the NHS Specialist Addiction Service, which partners with a variety of health, local authority and third sector organisations to help people achieve their goals of abstinence or harm reduction. ABSDAS only takes referrals from professionals.
The following ABSDAS venues offer BBV testing:
ABSDAS North (Blaenau Gwent; Torfaen; Monmouthshire), Hiraeth, Maindiff Court Hospital, Ross Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8NF, Telephone: 01873 735566
ABSDAS South (Newport), 139 Lower Dock Street, Newport, NP20 1EE, Telephone: 01633 216777
ABSDAS (Caerphilly), Ty Siriol, St Martin's Road, Caerphilly, CF83 1EG, Telephone: 02920 859878
Pan-Gwent Email for referrals:
ABB.ABSDASLiaison@wales.nhs.uk
ABB.ABSDASPsychology@wales.nhs.uk
ABSDAS Referral form:
ABSDAS Referral Form AUG 2023.doc
GDAS: Gwent Drug and Alcohol Service (GDAS)
This service is aimed at engaging drug users and/or their concerned others in a continuum service provision, in order to reduce substance related harm; physical dependence, related health problems and improve psychological, family and social functioning in all domains of the service users, carers and concerned others. Contact: 0333 999 3577, info@gdas.wales
The following GDAS venues offer BBV testing: Newport, Old School Building, Powells Place, Newport, NP20 1EL, Tel: 01633 245890, Monday: 9am - 7pm, Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 5pm, Saturday: 10:00am - 12:30pm, Closed for lunch: 12:00pm- 1:30pm
Newport, The Hub, Queens School House, School Lane, Newport, NP20 1LE, Tel: 01633 546363, Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Torfaen, The Lighthouse, George Street, Pontypool, NP4 6BZ, Tel: 01495 366810, Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm, Closed for lunch: 12:30pm- 1pm
Caerphilly, Penmaen House, Penmaen Ind. Estate, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2DY, Tel: 01495 233403,Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm, Closed for lunch: 12:00pm- 1:00pm
Caerphilly, St Fagan's House, St Fagan's Street, Caerphilly, CF83 1FZ, Tel: 02920 868675, Monday -Friday: 9am - 5pm, Closed for lunch: 12:30pm – 13:00pm
Blaenau Gwent,
Complete Care Ltd, 51 High Street, Rhymney, NP22 5LP, 01685 842969, Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am-12:30pm, Closed for lunch: 1pm- 2pm
The Citadel, Mount St, Tredegar, NP22 3QL, Tel: 01495 713040, Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm, Closed for lunch: 12:30pm- 1:30pm
Crug Las, 1 Church Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6BE, Tel: 01495 301855, Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Monmouthshire, The Junction, Cedar House, Station Road, Chepstow, NP16 5PB, Tel: 01291 635355, Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm, Closed for lunch: 12:30pm- 1:30pm