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Sexual health services (YorSexualHealth)
The Trust provides a range of sexual health services throughout York and North Yorkshire to men and women of all ages.
YorSexualHealth has clinics across the whole of York and North Yorkshire which offer a full range of sexual health and contraception services. This means you can get all your sexual health care provided in one place at one time. This includes tests and treatments for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV, a range of contraception choices, free condoms and advice.
Our services are confidential, free and friendly and are open to everyone. Our YorSexualHealth clinics offer appointment options to suit your personal needs. Please see the YorSexualHealth website for more details and information.
Your GP and Practice Nurse can also offer you a range of free and confidential sexual health care – contact your local practice to find out what is available. For information about sexual health services outside of North Yorkshire and York, please visit the NHS choices website.
Contact Us
YorSexualHealth Central Booking and Information line - 01904 721111
Emergencies
Emergency Contraception
You need to act quickly! This is available from YorSexualHealth services and GPs. If you are aged between 13 and 24 you can get the emergency contraceptive pill at some pharmacies in North Yorkshire free of charge. York Pharmacies are currently not providing free emergency contraception. If you are over 25 pharmacies will charge for emergency contraception, but it is available free of charge from any NHS provider. Some school and college nurse drop-in services also provide free emergency contraception.
Emergency HIV Treatment
Emergency treatment given within 72 hours of exposure may prevent infection. This is available from YorSexualHealth or your nearest A&E Dept. Call YorSexualHealth on 01904 721111 as soon as possible for advice.
Rape or Sexual Assault
If you have been raped, assaulted or abused - help is available. Bridge House is a Sexual Assault Referral Centre(SARC) in North Yorkshire providing a dedicated service for men, women and children who have been raped or sexually assaulted recently or in the past.
You will be able to discuss your options and receive support. You can contact Bridge House via their Home - Bridge House (bridgehousesarc.org) or by calling 0330 223 0362 24 hours a day, every day of the year. You will not be pressured into reporting to the Police but can discuss with Bridge House staff the options available to you.
For further information about YorSexualHealth and sexual health services in York and North Yorkshire visit www.yorsexualhealth.org.uk
Full details of all our services can be found on the YorSexualHealth website.