STI’s
All our services are free and confidential.
We provide a comprehensive Sexual Health Service including screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV testing, treatment and follow up, sexual health information, and support
You can walk in or book an appointment
You don't need to be referred by anyone and you don't need to be registered with a GP to attend
The service is open to anyone who has concerns about sexually transmitted infections - whether you have symptoms or would just like a check up
Range of Service
• Information and advice on sexual health
• Screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections
• Immediate and free diagnosis and management for people with symptoms of STIs
• Tests for STIs and HIV for people without symptoms
• Further management (including contact tracing clients diagnosed with STI's in services other than GUM clinics)
• Safer sex advice and counselling
• HIV testing and counselling
• Comprehensive HIV outpatient and inpatient care (The service is committed to multidisciplinary care including full involvement of primary health care & community teams)
• Post exposure prophylaxis for HIV following known or possible exposure.
• Dedicated young person clinic (19 years and under)
• Advice about any reproductive and sexual health worries you may have
• Emergency contraception
• Hepatitis B screening and immunisation for those at risk of contracting the infection
• Free condoms (for those attending the clinic)
What tests can I have?
We offer routine tests for:
Swabs/urine tests
Chlamydia
Gonorrhoea
Blood tests
HIV: We will routinely offer the test and there is a leaflet for you to read. Please let the doctors and nurses know if you do not want the test.
Syphilis: This is a treatable infection
We also offer tests for:
Non-specific urethritis (This test is for men only)
Candida (thrush)
Bacterial vaginosis
Trichomoniasis
These are vaginal infections .These infections are commonly found in women but men can be affected too.
Hepatitis B and C: These are infections of the liver caused by viruses. We may offer this test if we feel you may
be at risk.
We also offer for women:
A pelvic examination
Genital skin check
For men we offer:
A testicular examination
A genital skin check
Data collection
The department is involved with collecting data used to monitor and control certain infections. This is gathered by the Health Protection Agency to improve medical care and to protect the health of others. All information is collected in strict confidence .No personal details are given to anyone without your permission.
Teaching
As a teaching hospital we are involved in the training of the next generation of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals. This is vital work and you may find your care involves individual learners under the direct supervision of a senior member of staff. If for any reason you would prefer students not to be present please tell a member
of staff.
