the TALE of the testers

Home Office says.” He also mentions cases where he and the local HIV organisation, IVO have come across women who have been presented with bills for their tests by hospital managers.

“The other thing the study highlights is the major resource implications of antenatal testing in a high prevalence area,” says Chris. “These women require an enormous amount of support from a multidisciplinary team working in both statutory and voluntary agencies.
“But in the end, most of the women were able to navigate through the trauma and difficult decisions and come out stronger at the other end.”

Chris Wood (without beard!): “Women require enormous support”