- Sexual Health Services
- Gaol Street Clinic
- Hereford
- HR1 2HU
- Office Tel No: 01432 378915
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Sexual health services
Gaol Street Clinic is a Sexual Health Service in Hereford City Centre. This is an integrated service offering diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections and contraception.
Our purpose is to provide expert, specialist care directly to patients and expertise for health and social care partners. The broad aim of the service is to bring about improved sexual health and well being in the community.
Where to find us
Services we provide
- Screening and free treatment for sexual infections (STIs)
- Sexual Health advice and information
- HIV testing
- Prevention of HIV transmission after sex (PEPSE)
- Contraceptive advice and services, including emergency contraception
- Pregnancy testing and advice
- Referral for termination of pregnancy
- Screening and support following sexual assault
- Cervical Screening for patients registered with a Herefordshire GP
- Provision of free condoms to all ages, including the C-card scheme (for under 25s)
We also run dedicated clinics for:
- Management and care for people who are HIV positive
- Psychosexual counselling
- Management of long-term problems
How to make an appointment
We have a combination of walk-in clinics and appointments for both Sexual Health Screening and Contraception. If you prefer to make an appointment please telephone01432 378915
If you have symptoms of an infection we would encourage you to attend within 48hours. If there are no appointments available you will be asked to attend one of the walk-in clinics.
Please be aware that the walk-in clinics can be very busy and you may have a long wait. If the clinic is very busy you may be turned away so it is advisable to arrive early to be sure that you will be seen.
Services for all
Matters relating to sexual health and well-being are sensitive for most people, and in particular young people and those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT). Ease of access to a range of confidential services is a key priority for sexual health and is addressed in a variety of ways:
- Anonymity is assured by using unique patient numbers and a separate IT system
- Access is open to Herefordshire people as well as individuals who live in other areas
- A mixture of booked appointments and "walk in" clinics are offered for both contraception and sexual health screening services
- Patients are invited to access the service of their own accord; referrals are accepted from all staff working in health and social care
- There are two dedicated clinics for young people aged 21 and under (see Young People's Services: 21s and Under) This service provides assurance that parents and relatives will not be aware of their attendance.
- We participate in the condom distribution scheme (C-Card). Young people aged 24 and under can get free condoms from a variety of venues including Connexions Youth Service, School and College Nurses, and certain shops - see the Youthzone website
- The Chlamydia Screening Programme provides urine and swab postal kits for those aged 24 and under, which are available free from the entrance of the clinic, and are also accessible on line
- Texting services are used to inform patients of their results and to remind patients about their follow-up appointments