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The Sexual Health Department is on Level 4 at the Great Western Hospital, Swindon. Telephone 01793 60 40 38 for an appointment. Staff are friendly and non-judgmental. Advice and treatment is free and confidential. |
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What services do we provide?
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How do I make an appointment? Telephone 01793 60 40 38 for an appointment at The Great Western Hospital, or, if you are under 19 years of age, you have the option of attending the walk-in YOUth Clinic at Carfax Street (times as above) |
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What happens when I attend the clinic? We routinely test for a range of infections. Sometimes infections can be present without causing any symptoms and, if left untreated, may cause serious health problems and be passed to a sexual partner. |
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For Men It is important that men do not pass urine for 3 hours before their appointment.. We do a test for chlamydia, which involves giving a urine sample. We also test for gonorrhoea by taking a swab. These infections are easily treated with antibiotics. NSU (Non-Specific Urethritis) is also checked for. This is an inflammation of the urethra, the tube through which urine passes. Several types of infection can cause this. A testicular examination may also be performed to check for any abnormalities.
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For Women We test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea, which involves taking some swabs. The screen also checks for: TV (trichomoniasis) – an infection that is sexually transmitted and may cause a discharge. We can also check for thrush, a commonly found yeast infection, and bacterial vaginosis (BV), a very common vaginal condition that occurs when bacteria that normally exist in the vagina multiply. A pelvic examination may also be performed to check the uterus (womb), tubes and ovaries for signs of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). |
We also check everyone’s skin for signs of any problems such as warts or herpes. We also encourage everyone to have a blood test, so we can test for:
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Disability If you have a disability please let the reception team know before you attend the clinic so that we can accommodate your needs when you attend for your appointment. Services we have available are disabled access, disabled parking, a hearing loop and sign language translators. Language If English is not your first language we are able to use a telephone translation service. Under 20s Young people may attend with or without a companion. Just let the clinic staff know if you would rather be seen on your own, without a parent, carer or friend. Alternatively you are welcome to bring a friend into the consultation with you. Confidentiality All the information you provide us with is strictly confidential. Only in very exceptional circumstances would we need to pass your information on to other professionals and we would only do this after consulting with you first. |
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Other useful telephone numbers: Contraceptive & Sexual Health Services (formally Family Planning) - 01793 428514 BPAS (British Pregnancy Advisory Service) – 08457 304030 Wiltshire & Swindon Mens Sexual Health – 01793 250951 Out of the Can – support for gay and lesbian young people – 07890 228854 Victim Support – for women who have been sexually assaulted/abused - 01380 738888 Survivors Swindon – for men who have been sexually assaulted/abused - 0845 430 9371 SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre) Swindon - 0845 4563462 Swindon Counselling Service - 01793 514550 OnTrak – counselling service for young people - 01793 695255 Inclusion – information & support for anyone affected by drug misuse Tel: 01793 610 133 DHI (Drugs & Homeless Initiative) – assisting people to address addiction – 01793 617177 SWADS (Swindon and Wilts Alcohol and Drug Service) for anyone affected by alcohol/drug misuse - 01793 695405
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