Be sexually healthy

Services

Our clinics offer a free and confidential sexual health service to everyone in Lancashire, regardless of your age, gender or sexual orientation. We won't judge or lecture you. Each year more than 100,000 people attend sexual health clinics in Lancashire. You are not on your own and help is available.

Our services offer advice and support on all aspects of sexual health, including; contraception, screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and counselling for people experiencing psychological problems relating to sexual relationships.

For information or to book an appointment visit Lancashire Sexual Health Service or call 0300 1234 154.

If you live outside Lancashire, find your nearest sexual health service.

More information about sexual health

The youth zone has information for young people about sex and relationships. The FPA website has more detailed information about contraception and sexual health and NHS choices provides lots of health information including sexual health.

Contraception

There are many methods of contraception, don't be put off if the first type you use isn't quite right - you can try another. The NHS choices website provides information about the 15 methods of contraception available on the NHS.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

The NHS choices website has information about STIs including:

The table below indicates what sexual health service you need for a number of typical scenarios:

Scenario	Service that can help
Chlamydia	Chlamydia tests are available at all our Lancashire services for those under 25. Contact 0300 1234 154. For home testing and information visit Lancashire Sexual Health Service.
STI screening (including Chlamydia for those over 25)	Lancashire Sexual Health Service
STI advice (more than Chlamydia screening)	Genito-urinary medicine (GUM) services Lancashire Sexual Health Service Or Contact 0300 1234 154 – for the following services; Burnley St Peters Health Centre Burnley BB11 2DL Accrington Acorn Primary Care Centre Accrington BB5 1RT Preston Fatima Health Centre, 228 Garstang Road, Preston, PR2 9QB Lancaster Ashton Community Centre, Lancaster, LA1 4JT Skelmersdale Ashust Clinic, Lulworth, Skelmersdale, WN8 6NS
HIV support HIV and syphilis testing	Renaissance - for local support HIV Prevention England Your own doctor Genito-urinary medicine (GUM) services Lancashire Sexual Health Service Order a free home HIV test kit
Emergency contraception	Pharmacies A large number (not all) pharmacies provide Emergency Contraception tablets to women of all ages free of charge. It's a good idea to ring ahead to check they offer the service and that the pharmacist is on duty. You can also buy it at most pharmacies. Your own doctor Urgent care centres (walk in centres) but not Accident and Emergencies. Lancashire Sexual Health Service
Pregnancy testing	Pharmacists – at a cost Your own doctor – free Sexual health services – free Lancashire Sexual Health Service
Abortion advice	Sexual health services Lancashire Sexual Health Service Or speak to your doctor who can talk through your options and also refer you to an abortion service if you request one. For a self-referral contact the following abortion providers directly: Marie Stopes International 0845 300 3742 (24 hours 7 days) British Pregnancy Advisory Service 08457 304030 (24 hours 7 days) South Manchester Private Clinic 0161 487 2660 (open 9am – 9pm). (All abortion services are free on the NHS)
Sexual assault	If your health is at risk call the emergency services on 999. For forensic examination, counselling and medical care call the SAFE Centre on 01772 523344. They are available 24 hours 7 days a week. These confidential services are available to anyone who has been a victim of an assault, whether you choose to report the crime to the police or not.