What we offer
We offer a wide range of contraception testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and support choices that will help people adopt a healthy sexual wellbeing.
Our team includes doctors, nurses, therapists and administrators.
Our services are free and accessible to people living in Wirral and are delivered from a range of clinic locations, 6 days a week.
Working in partnership with community pharmacies and GPs we offer:
- ourPlace – Wirral’s new sexual health service for young people aged 19 and under
- walk-in and pre-booked appointment clinics
- fully accessible clinic venues with interpreters and translation services if required
- LGBTQ+ friendly service
- a team of experienced staff who believe in individualised care and ‘getting it right for everyone’
- nurse and doctor led clinics*
- walk-in and pre-booked appointment slots 6 days a week
- 2 clinic venues for all ages (free parking facilities)
- evening and weekend clinics
- a wide range of contraception choices
- all sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and vaccinations
- remote care and self-managed care options eg free STI self-test postal kits including HIV
- telephone consultations
- online booking and support
- partnership working with pharmacies and Wirral GPs for signposting
- a free condom distribution scheme
- The National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) – screening for people aged 15-24. Please note chlamydia testing for people of all ages is available via our postal kits which you can request online or in one of our clinics
- PreP and PEP
- education, prevention and awareness raising
*services available by referral only include psychosexual clinic and specialist contraception.
Psychosexual services:
- erectile difficulties
- vaginismus (involuntary tightening of the vaginal muscles)
- dyspareunia (pain during or after sex)
- reduced or increased sexual desire
- difficulty having an orgasm
- premature ejaculation
If you are experiencing problems please contact your GP for a referral.
Digital services
We also offer online digital services 24/7 via our website – sexualhealthwirral.nhs.uk
People can access a range of information and downloadable leaflets and advice on a wide range of STIs, contraceptive methods and general sexual health and wellbeing, as well as links to other support networks and useful websites.
Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @SHWirral for the latest information about the service.
All of services are confidential and designed to support and care for you*
*Sexual Health Wirral complies with Wirral Safeguarding Children Partnership guidelines. Read more.
Accessing the service
Contact:
For more information or to book an appointment please call 0300 123 5474.
Visit sexualhealthwirral.nhs.uk
