Sexual Health

SEXUAL HEALTH, STI's & HIV


NHS - Sexual Health Line
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Talkingaboutsex/Pages/Ineedhelpnow.aspx
Confidential advice (anonymous if required) about sexual health, including information about local centre for Sexually Transmitted Infections.
Helpline: 0300 123 7123 (lines open Monday – Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday & Sunday 11am – 4pm)

Northern Ireland – Sexual health
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/sexual-health

Emergency Contraception – Morning After Pill.
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception-guide/pages/where-can-i-get-emergency-contraception.aspx
NHS information on emergency contraception ( morning after pill) and where to get it.

Brook 
https://www.brook.org.uk/your-life/category/stis
Brook offer support and information about STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) to anyone under 25. 
Ask Brook 24/7 are available online to answer your questions.

Brook also provide information and advice on the range of contraception available HERE

Marie Stopes International 
https://www.msichoices.org.uk
Marie Stopes offer advice about sex, relationships, pregnancy and contraception.
Helpline: 0345 300 8090 (lines open 7am – 6pm every day)
Live Chat: Online Monday – Friday 8am – 8pm, Saturday & Sunday 8am – 4pm

Sexwise
https://www.sexwise.org.uk/
Advice on contraception, pregnancy, STIs and fun.

NHS – Chlamydia
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chlamydia/Pages/Introduction.aspx
NHS information on Chlamydia.

Respect Yourself
https://respectyourself.org.uk/category/messages/sexual-health-and-safety/
Advice for sex education and relationships, with a downloadable app for smartphones.

Live Well
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/sex-activities-and-risk/
Guide to risks of getting an STI from different sexual activities.

ChildLine 
http://www.childline.org.uk
Childline is free and confidential for anyone up to the age of 18.
Helpline: 0800 11 11 (lines open 24 hours) 

Beyond The Streets
https://beyondthestreets.org.uk/
Work with women facing exploitation on the streets. Helping women to be safe from coercion, violence and abuse.
Message line: 0800 133 7870 at anytime - leave message, name and mobile number for a call back.

The Mix
http://www.themix.org.uk/
Support information available online or via helpline, email and confidential 1-2-1 chat to young people (up to 25). 
Helpline: 0808 808 4994 (lines open Monday – Saturday 4pm – 11pm)
1-2-1 Chat: (online Monday – Saturday 4pm – 11pm)
Email: help@themix.org.uk

Forward 
http://www.forwarduk.org.uk
Offering advice and support to anyone affected by FGM ( Female Genital Mutilation), including anyone who fears they or another are at risk. 

CONTRACEPTION

NHS
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception/
Contraception guide

PARENTS, CONCERNED ADULTS

Family Lives
http://familylives.org.uk/
Family Lives provide support advice to anyone in a parenting role on any parenting problem. 

Got A Teenager
https://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/teenagers
Got a Teenager offer support advice to anyone parenting a teenager.
Parentline: 0808 800 22 22 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am -9pm, Weekends 10am-3pm) 



HIV/AIDS

THT Direct
http://www.tht.org.uk
THT provide a range of services including support advice for anyone in England, Scotland and Wales.
Helpline: 0808 802 1221 (lines open Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm)
Email: info@tht.org.uk 
Live Chat: Monday – Thursday 11am – 1pm, 3pm – 5pm

National AIDS Trust
https://www.nat.org.uk
Works to end new HIV transmissions and for the rights of those affected by HIV,  to prevent it standing in the way of health, dignity and equality.

PEP - Post-exposure Prophylaxis
https://www.tht.org.uk/hiv-and-sexual-health/pep-post-exposure-prophylaxis-hiv
NHS information on PEP (Post-exposure Prophylaxis) medication and when it can be used.

Positively UK
http://www.positivelyuk.org/
Positively UK support anyone living with HIV. 

NAM
https://www.aidsmap.com/about-hiv
Clear information on all aspects of HIV.   

Positive Life NI
http://www.positivelifeni.com/
Supports anyone affected by HIV in Northern Ireland and the border counties.
Helpline: 0800 137 437 (Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm)

FFLAG
https://www.fflag.org.uk/someone-i-love-has-hiv/
Supporting and information when someone you love has been diagnosed HIV+.
Email: info@fflag.org.uk

Northern Ireland – HIV & AIDS
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids
Find clinics across Northern Ireland where you can get STI or HIV tests.

Body & Soul
http://bodyandsoulcharity.org/
Body & Soul provides support information to anyone living with or are closely affected by HIV or AIDS.

Saving Lives
http://www.savinglivesuk.com/
Information on HIV testing.