“People can get tested very easily: at hospital, at a GP’s of a sexual health clinic.”

“Amongst heterosexuals, there were 1500 new HIV diagnoses in 2013.”

Ciaran is a professional footballer who plays for Aston Villa. Clark is naturally a central defender, but is also able to operate as acentral midfielder and at left back.

Clark captained England at under-18, under-19 and under-20 level, but in October 2010 declared his ambition to play for the Republic of Ireland. He was called up to the national team a month later for the friendly match against Norway, and made his full debut against Wales on 8 February 2011. On 6 February 2013, Clark scored his first goal for the Republic of Ireland, helping them to a 2–0 friendly victory against the Poland national football team. [Source: Wikipedia]

Ciaran is one of our longest-standing footballing advocates. “This campaign is simple,” he says: “Look after yourself, get tested, and then stay healthy.”