NHS sexual health
Here you can find information and advice about NHS sexual health services.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
If you have had unprotected sex, there’s a chance you may have an STI. There’s nothing to worry about if you think you might have an STI. Most infections can be cured with the right medication.
If you think that you might have an STI, then you can contact your GP for help. You can also get tested and treated for STIs at your local sexual health clinic.
You should arrange to get tested if you:
- Have symptoms, such as an unusual discharge or spots
- Do not have symptoms but are worried that you might have an STI
- Think that there’s something wrong.
Find a sexual health clinic
A sexual health clinic is a place to go and get tested and treated for STIs. You can book an appointment at your local sexual health clinic. You might feel embarrassed, but there’s no need to be. The staff are there to treat you and will do their best to make sure you feel at ease.
Anyone can go to an NHS sexual health clinic and your appointment is confidential. If you’re under the age of 16, the service is still confidential and the clinic won’t tell your parents.
Find information below on Castle Circus health and contraception service.
Castle Circus Sexual Health and Contraception Service
Contact 01803 656500 to find your nearest location and to arrange an appointment. Many of the clinics below also hold walk-in sessions where no appointment is necessary.
Lines are open:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8.30am – 5pm
Tuesday & Thursday, 8.30am – 7.30pm
Saturday, 9.30am – 12.30pm
Appointments:
Morning
Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri: 8.30am – 11.15am (sexual health services)
Tuesday: 8.30am – 10.15am (sexual health services)
Tuesday to Friday: 9am – 11.30am (contraception services)
Contraception times subject to slight daily variations
Afternoon
Monday: 1pm – 3.45pm (sexual health services)
Monday: 4pm – 5.30pm (contraception services)
Tuesday: 1pm – 3.45pm (sexual health)
Tuesday: 2pm – 4.20pm (contraception services)
Wednesday: 1pm – 5.30pm (contraception services)
Friday: 1pm – 3.45pm (sexual health)
Evening
Thursday: 5.30pm – 7.30pm (sexual health & contraception services)
Walk-in sessions:
Monday to Friday: 9am – 11.30am (sexual health)
Monday to Friday: 9am – 11.20am (contraception services)
Saturday: 10am – 12 noon (contraception services)
Walk-in sessions for under 25s:
Thursday: 3pm – 5pm (sexual health)
Thursday: 3pm – 4.40pm (contraception services
C-Card registration
Thursday: 3pm – 4.30pm
Chlamydia testing kits and condom collection services are available at any time. Ask at Reception for details.
Further support for sexual health
You can find more support and advice on sexual health and STIs on the NHS website.