Sexual health & contraception

  • Brook

    Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.

    Website
    Brook

  • Sexual Health Helpline

    The National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm.

    Telephone
    0300 123 7123

  • Family Planning Association

    A sexual health charity, the Family Planning Association gives straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.

    Telephone
    020 7608 5240

    Website
    Family Planning Association

  • Long Acting Contraceptives

    Please visit the link above for details of sexual health clinics in Manchester

  • Contraception Guides

    Here are some online guides to contraception options.

    Websites
    FRESH

    Sexwise

    Brook

  • Sexual Health and Contraception Clinics

    If you think you might have an infection, or just want a sexual health check-up, the doctors and nurses at Northern clinics in Manchester will be happy to help. These clinics are free and confidential.
    Your own GP clinic can provide some contraception and emergency contraception advice, and the Northern clinics offer this too. Some local pharmacies also provide an emergency contraception service.

    Website
    Manchester.gov

  • Continuous Pill Taking

    Many people choose “the pill” as a form of hormonal contraception, the combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP), traditionally taken for 21 days followed by a 7 day gap. Updated guidance advises continuous (every day) pill taking for improved ease and effectiveness and to reduce the troubles that come with regular menstrual periods.

    Information Leaflet (PDF)

    Further Information (PDF)

    FSRH Press Release

  • FRESH – Sexual Health & Contraception

    FRESH is a city-wide sexual health and contraception services with dedicated clinics for under 25s.

    Website
    Fresh4Manchester

  • Sexual Health Helpline

    The National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm.

    Telephone
    0300 123 7123

  • Cervical Screening (Smear Test)

    If you or someone you know has questions about cervical screening (the smear test), cell changes, HPV or cervical cancer, take a look at the Jo’s Trust website. They have put together information with the help of experts and people with personal experience.

    Website
    Jo’s Cervical Cancer

  • Vaginal Discharge

    Common causes for vaginal discharge include bacterial vaginosis (BV) and thrush (candida). These are not sexually transmitted infections although it is recommended to have a sexual health screen if they keep coming back. Advice on BV and thrush as well as tips on how to treat any symptoms you have can be found on the links below.

    Websites
    NHS: Bacterial Vaginosis
    Patient Info: Bacterial Vaginosis

    NHS: Vaginal thrush
    Patient Info: Vaginal thrush

  • Further information

    For more information about Sexual Health topics including a contraception guide.

    Website
    NHS – Sexual Health