Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are diseases passed on through intimate sexual contact. They can be passed on during vaginal, anal and oral sex, as well as through genital contact with an infected partner.
Sexual Health Testing
If you are wanting to get tested for a STI you can either go to a local sexual health clinic in your area or you can order a home test kit which will come to your home discreetly. Sexual health clinics are free and available to everyone, no matter your age, gender, ethnicity or sexuality.
You can find a sexual health clinic by clicking this link or alternatively contact the centralised booking number via calling 0300 247 0020.
Services they offer include:
Tests and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV testing
Contraception, including emergency contraception and advice
Pregnancy testing
Abortion advice
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) medicine to protect against HIV
Hepatitis A and B vaccinations
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations
Help after rape or sexual assault
Contraception
Contraception services are free and confidential on the NHS.
You can get contraception from either the following:
Sexual Health Clinics
GP Practice
Some pharmacies offer the contraceptive pill for free without you needing to see a doctor of nurse for a prescription.
Find a pharmacy that offers the contraceptive pill without a prescription.
The practice offers all forms of contraception such as:
The Pill
The Patch
The Injection
Implant
Coils
Dr O’Brien and Dr Probert hold regular contraception clinics at practice for Implant and Coil fit and removals.
Emergency contraception
Emergency contraception can stop you getting pregnant after unprotected sex (sex without contraception or when contraception might have failed).
You need to use emergency contraception within 3 to 5 days of having unprotected sex.
The sooner you use emergency contraception, the more effective it usually is.
You can get the emergency pill from most sexual health clinics or pharmacies.
You can find your the closest pharmacy by clicking on this link.