*Due to heavy snowfall across parts of York and North Yorkshire, please be aware that conditions for travelling to the clinics might be more difficult. If you have an appointment today please ring ahead to check what the weather conditions are like at the clinics*
*Unfortunately due to the weather conditions the Ripon clinic is closed today*
11.01.2021 Following the recent announcements regarding Covid lockdown – Please be reassured that we are still providing face to face and virtual services.
If you need sexual health care, please continue to call our central booking line on 01904 721111 and press option 1.
You will be assessed by our team and one of our nurses will call you to discuss the best way to get you the care you need.
Important information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In order to help reduce the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) we are offering telephone appointments and postal tests/treatments whenever possible. If you need to be seen in a clinic this can be arranged after you have spoken with a nurse on the phone.
ONLINE SERVICES - free condoms are available via the website for residents of York and North Yorkshire. Online testing is available for those most at risk of STIs or who have been advised to do a test
If you are 18 and under and live in York there are now planned appointments and same day access slots available on a Monday 4pm-7pm, call 01904 721111 or text 07973 775692 to make an appointment (both phones lines are closed on Bank holidays)
Please note that ALL patients, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask or face covering in all NHS buildings.
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For sex workers accessing sexual health services in York and North Yorkshire you can use the red umbrella card which will fast track your attendance in clinic. These cards are available at the community sex worker drop-in sessions in York and North Yorkshire, as well as within our services.
Your rights:
You have the right to feel safe and secure
We respect your right to privacy and confidentiality
If you access any of our services then you will be treated with dignity and respect
We will support you to report crimes against you or others
Further information regarding rights is available at: www.release.org.uk
If you would like to order a home STI testing kit, or if you would like to book an appointment with the clinic, please click here.
If you have been exposed to HIV within the past 72 hours, you can ask for PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis). PEP is a course of medication that can significantly reduce your risk of HIV infection. Click here to find out more about PEP.
If you sell or trade sex, you are eligible for the Hepatitis B vaccination free of charge from YorSexualHealth. Click here for more information.
You have a right to be safe at work. If you have been sexually assaulted, click here to find out about the support on offer to you. You can also anonymously report dangerous individuals to National Ugly Mugs, who will then send out an alert to other sex workers in the local area.
Crimes against sex workers have been adopted into the North Yorkshire Police official policy for tackling and dealing with hate crime. You can see more information on this via Twitter, Facebook or their website. There are also sex worker safety pages on their website, which links to essential safety tips and key contacts.
If you have had unprotected sex and need emergency contraception, please click here.
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Despite the current restrictions, we continue to provide a free and confidential virtual counselling service for people of all ages who live in York and North Yorkshire. You will find our self referral form at https://t.co/JseZ2b9PGK
@yorsexualhealth We are incredibly proud to now be part of the NHS rainbow badge scheme! 🌈🌈🌈 It's really important to us that we visibly show our commitment to providing inclusive services to LGBTQ folk 💖
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