A sexual health clinic can test you for this infection. You can also get tested for Hepatitis C at your GP or a drug treatment service. This involves a simple blood test.
Test results will start to become positive 6 to 10 weeks after exposure. However, tests for Hepatitis C often can't distinguish between recent and previous infection.
Antiviral medication usually acts to prevent a virus from multiplying.
No.
They will be able to tell if you have symptoms of the infection but not if you don’t. However it is important that you tell your partner(s) since you may pass or have passed the infection to them. They may also be the source of the infection but be unaware.
Roadworks that may affect your visit to Sexual Health Dorset @Bournemouth 20-31 October 2025
Please be advised road works are due to take place at Palmerston Road, from its junction with Gladstone Road West to its junction with Centenary Way (A35) from 20-31 October 2025.
Diversions will be in place so you will still be able to access the Sexual Health Dorset @Bournemouth building.
Further information can be found here: Notice near BH1 4HU, BH1 4HW and 1 more | Public Notice Portal.
