| Prevalence Area | Definition (Diagnosed HIV Prevalence) | Recommended Testing Activities in Healthcare Settings |
|---|---|---|
| Extremely High RED | >5 per 1,000 population | Offer and recommend an HIV test to adults admitted to hospital or attending an emergency department (ED), regardless of whether they are having a blood test. In general practice, offer a test to all new registrants or those having blood tests if they haven't been tested in the last 12 months. |
| High AMBER | 2-5 per 1,000 population | Offer and recommend an HIV test to all young people and adults admitted to hospital or attending an ED if they are already having a blood test for another reason. In general practice, offer a test to all new registrants or those having blood tests if they haven't been tested in the last 12 months. |
| Low GREEN | <2 per 1,000 population | People attending sexual health services should be tested. Testing should be targeted to individuals based on risk factors (e.g., indicator conditions). |
Overview England
New HIV diagnoses in England, 2015-2024
All
Age
- 15-24
- 25-34
- 35-49
- 50-64
- 65+
Exposure
- Gay/bisexual men
- Heterosexual men
- Heterosexual women
- People who inject drugs
Ethnicity
- Asian
- Black African
- Black Caribbean
- Black Other
- Other/mixed
- White
- Not reported
Rate of people living with diagnosed HIV per 1,000, aged 15-59, in England, 2024
0.51 Lowest rate
1.77
10.93 Highest rate