HIV AND SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES

This page contains a list of the key HIV & Sexual Health Services across the region. The clinic times where stated are as accurate as possible but it is always best to phone the clinic to make appointments and to check times for the drop in service.

SEXUAL HEALTH CLINICS

The best place to go if you think you’ve got a sexually transmitted infection, or if you want a sexual health check-up, is your local sexual health service. Sexual health clinics are completely confidential, so information isn’t accessible to your partner(s) or family for example. However, if you’ve been referred to the clinic by your GP or a hospital in writing, they’ll be kept informed about your diagnosis and treatment. If confidentiality is particularly important to you, go straight to the clinic without seeing your GP. It will help the staff if you’re honest about the kinds of sex you’ve been having, because they’ll be able to do the right tests and treat you promptly. It is recommended that you go for regular sexual health check up’s even if you feel perfectly well and show no symptoms. Some people like to go if they’re starting a new relationship. This way you’re reassured that you’re free from any infections and that you’re not passing anything on to your partner(s).

Appointments for sexual health services and contraception are available Monday to Friday, mornings, afternoons and evenings.

Conditions we can help you manage:

Sexual problems e.g. pain during sex, genital health
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) e.g. chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhoea

We can also help with:

Advice about abortion
Advice about sexual health
Advice for people who have been sexually assaulted
Cervical smear testing
Contraception, including emergency contraception
Free condoms
Hepatitis A,B and HPV vaccinations for men who have sex with men (MSM)
Pep (Post exposure prophylaxis) a medication that can help prevent you from developing HIV if you’ve been exposed to it
PrEP a medication to help prevent HIV before you’ve been exposed to it
STI and HIV testing

Clinic information:

Phone: 01228 608989 Website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/services/sexual-health

Online booking service: https://ncic.healthcareservice.online/Booking#/yourdetails

There is no longer a walk in service. Access to the building is only for people who have contacted us by phone (except on a Wednesday afternoon for the under 17s and Saturday mornings for under 24s). Please do not attend our service if you have been told to self-isolate or you have symptoms of coronavirus. These include fever, headaches or a new persistent cough. If you attend our services for a long term health condition then this will continue. However, many of our consultations will be over the telephone.

These are the sorts of problems we can manage:

Asymptomatic screening for STIs by providing a DIY kit.
Symptoms of an STI (sexually transmitted infection) such as discharge from the penis, ulcers and sores.
HIV prevention (post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure to HIV known as PEPSE), HIV testing and HIV treatment
HIV PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)
If you have been in contact of an infection such as chlamydia and gonorrhoea
Emergency contraception including emergency pills (previously known as morning after pill) and copper IUD (coil)
Contraception including long acting reversible contraception such as copper and hormonal IUCs (coil), contraceptive implants
Progestogen only pills (eg. Desogestrel) and where possible combined pills/patches/rings (eg. Rigevidon)
Depo-Provera or Sayana Press injections
Cervical screening tests

There are still some aspects of our service that haven’t restarted such as vaccinations. We will let you know as soon as we restore this part of our service.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Young People’s Sexual Health Clinics at New Croft

There are two Young People’s Walk-in Clinics available at New Croft. Our free, friendly and confidential sexual health information and support walk-in service is delivered in partnership with Streetwise Young People’s Project

Every Wednesday afternoons between 3.30and 5:30pm – this clinic is for young people aged 17 years and under
Every Saturday morning between 10am – 12pm – this clinic is available for young people aged 24 years and under

The PPT is a group of HIV – positive people who have worked together in Newcastle Upon Tyne since 2003. Offering the opportunity to talk privately with another positive person about living with HIV. The service is confidential and non-judgmental. You can access 1-2-1 support from another HIV+ person, share stories and concerns with medical students and professionals, join the self – management program to help you take care of your health and needs, communicate with the NHS in meetings and feedback groups, join in regular social events and meetings. To make an appointment, ask your doctor, nurse or other health care professional at your clinic or contact the PPT at the phone number or email address below.

Call: 07855 375 773. For 1-2-1 support call: 07854 807 220
Email: ppt.newcastle@gmail.com
Click here for more information

Trinity Square Health Centre

Address: West Street, Gateshead. NE8 1AD

We use an electronic patient record which is only used by our service in Gateshead and not shared with any other system.

Please call 0191 283 1577 between the hours of 08.45am and 12.15pm to book a same day telephone triage assessment if…

You will be asked to provide your name, address, date of birth and telephone number and will receive a call back from our nursing team to assess your needs. Following the telephone assessment, the nurse will offer you a suitable appointment with a member of the team.

For any of the following services, we now offer pre-bookable appointments. Call our reception team between 8.45am – 19.00pm to arrange;

Fast track screening (if you would like screening for sexually transmitted infections and DO NOT have symptoms)
Contraception, including appointments for implants and coils
Pregnancy testing and pregnancy decision making support
Cervical screening (smear test)

Call: 0191 283 1577
Website: www.gatesheadsexualhealth.co.uk/

Please call 0191 4028168 between the hours of 08.45am and 12.15pm to book a same day telephone triage assessment if…

If you have symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection
Need PEP or PrEP
Have been informed you have been in contact with a sexually transmitted infection
You would like to speak to a member of the team about a sexual health issue
***Please be advised, if we reach full capacity before 12.15 the line will be closed and you will be asked to call back the following day***
You will be asked to provide your name, address, date of birth and telephone number and will receive a call back from our nursing team to assess your needs. Following the telephone assessment, the nurse will offer you a suitable appointment with a member of the team.

For any of the following services, we now offer pre-bookable appointments. Call our reception team between 8.45am – 7.00pm to arrange;

Fast track screening (if you would like screening for sexually transmitted infections and DO NOT have symptoms)
Contraception, including appointments for implants and coils
Pregnancy testing and pregnancy decision making support
Cervical screening (smear test)

Palmer Community Hospital

Palmer Community Hospital clinic offers a range of sexual health services including: Contraception (pills, injection, implants and IUD/IUS/coils), Condoms and lube, Testing and Treatment of sexually transmitted infections (including patients with symptoms), Pregnancy tests/pregnancy options and Health Advisor.

Clinic address:
Palmer Community Hospital,
Wear Street,
Jarrow,
NE32 3UX

To make an appointment call: 0191 402 8168

Website: www.southtynesidesexualhealth.nhs.uk

Please note we are currently experiencing a high number of calls and longer than normal hold times on our phone lines. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

We are no longer offering drop in clinics. To access the service, please telephone (0191) 569 9966 and you will be added to our assessment list. You will receive a call that day from one of our Sexual Health Team, who will assess you and offer advice and an appointment, if necessary, at a time to suit you.

Our clinic opening times (appointment only) are the following:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 9am to 8pm (last appointment 7.15pm).
Thursday: 1pm to 8pm (last appointment 7.15pm).
Friday: 9am to 5pm (last appointment 4.15pm).
Saturday: 9am to 1pm (last appointment 12.15pm).

If you're aged 16+ and live in Sunderland, you can order a free home Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea postal testing kit.

Click here to order testing kit

Sunderland Sexual Health Services
Ground Floor - Chester Lodge, Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road, Sunderland
SR4 7TP
Telephone: 0191 569 9966

We provide free and confidential sexual health services in Teesside including information and advice on all types of contraception and STI testing and treatment. Our service is confidential, non-judgmental and for people of all ages, genders and orientations. If you meet the eligibility criteria home testing kits are also available to order online.

Everyone is welcome and you don’t need to see a GP first. You can book an appointment online 24/7 or speak to us on 0300 3301122. Our phone line is available Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5.00pm

Walk in available:
Monday 13.00 – 18.00hrs
Wednesday 13.00 – 17.00hrs

Appointments available Monday – Friday (booking available online or via telephone)

Sexual Health Teesside
Lawson Street Health Centre
2nd Floor
Stockton-on-Tees
S18 1HU

Website: Sexual Health & STI Clinics in and near Teesside

Telephone: 0300 3301122

HIV AND SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES

SEXUAL HEALTH CLINICS

CUMBRIA SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES

Clinic information:

NORTHUMBERLAND AND NORTH TYNESIDE SEXUAL HEALTH

Blyth One to One Centre

Shiremoor One to One Centre

NEWCASTLE SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES

Young People’s Sexual Health Clinics at New Croft

Patient Participation Team

GATESHEAD SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES

Trinity Square Health Centre

SOUTH TYNESIDE SEXUAL HEALTH

Palmer Community Hospital

COUNTY DURHAM SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES

SUNDERLAND SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES

TEESSIDE SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES

Blue Sky Trust (North East and Cumbria)