Services at a sexual health clinic are free and open to everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or age.
Services may include:
- emergency contraception
- testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, and other infections such as thrush (candida)
- HIV testing and counselling.
Urgent advice
If you've had unprotected sex, forgotten your Pill, or think you might be pregnant:
How can I attend a clinic?
Your doctor may refer you, or you can book an appointment directly with the clinic. Some clinics also have drop-in sessions where you do not need an appointment.
Any information you give is confidential. You may want to give the clinic a telephone number, if they need to contact you.
Advice for young people
Our special site for young people includes how to get free contraception, STI testing and advice for young parents:
Common myths, how to talk openly about sex or get a pregnancy test:
Rape and sexual assault
The Sexual Assault Referral Centre, known as the Saturn Centre, offers sympathetic medical care and counselling. If you're worried about contacting them, see their leaflet about common reactions to sexual assault:
You don't have to be referred, all you have to do is make an appointment -
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