Call us for
an appointment on 0700 340 1304 or just click to make an appointment
online
What happens
when I call you or you call me back?
When you call or we call back you will speak to a nurse practitioner who will
take basic details such as your name and address. The nurse
will also ask you some questions about the reason for the
appointment and arrange/confirm with you a suitable time for the nurse to
visit. You can specify whether you wish to be seen by a male
or female nurse.
If you have not paid online the nurse
will ask you to provide credit/debit card details. This is in case you cancel your appointment without notice.
If this happens a cancellation fee of £50 will be
deducted.
What happens on the day you
visit?
Two nurse practitioners will visit you. They will carry identification for
you to check.
Our nurses wear ordinary clothes and will arrive in car that does not have
any logos on it. This is to help ensure that the visit to you is confidential.
The
nurses will go over the information that was provided over the telephone and
answer any questions you have. They will then collect the required samples
for transportation to the laboratory.
Payment is also collected by cash, debit or credit card.
How will I get my results?
The nurses will discuss how and when you will receive your results. Most results
take approximately 48 hours but some results are available immediately.
If you need any treatment the nurses will either supply you with the medication
on their visit or arrange a convenient time to return.
Why is sexual Health important to me?
Sexual health is important for everyone that is sexually active. As some infections
have no symptoms, it is important to have regular check-ups. Practicing safer
sex can help protect you and your partner from sexually transmitted infections
(STI) .
Chlamydia remains the most commonly diagnosed STI and has increased by 14%
between 2001 and 2002. Syphilis also rose by 67% in males and 33% in females.
If left untreated, STI's can have particularly serious consequences including
fertility problems, pelvic inflammatory disease, and ectopic pregnancy.
Which infections could affect me?
Candida (Thrush). This is a common fungal infection that can affect different
parts of the body. In the vagina it can cause itchiness and a ‘cottage– cheese'
like discharge. It is not sexually transmitted.
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV). This is a common bacterial infection which can cause
a ‘fishy' odour and watery vaginal discharge. It is not sexually transmitted.
Trichomonas Vaginalis (TV). This is a sexually transmitted infection that
can be very itchy and produce a heavy discharge.
Gonorrhoea. This is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that can affect
the throat, rectum, vagina, cervix and urethra (water pipe). It can cause a
yellow/green discharge.
Chlamydia. This is the most common sexually transmitted bacteria Infection.
It can affect the urethra, and the cervix. The majority of women with Chlamydia
have no symptoms.
Non-specific Urethritis (NSU) This is an only infection affects men. It is
an infection of the water pipe within the penis. It is usually sexual transmitted.
Syphilis. This is a bacterial infection that is mainly sexually transmitted
but it can also be passed from mother to unborn child
HIV. This is a viral infection that affects the body's defence system so that
it can not fight against some Infections. It is passed on the same way as Hepatitis
B.
Hepatitis B. This is a viral infection that affects the liver. It is usually
transmitted through blood to blood contact, or sexually transmitted.
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