Focus on sexual health.
Are you aware that Sea Mills tries to offer a comprehensive
service with information and advice on a wide range of issues
related to sexual health? Emergency contraception - Is
available from all the Drs and some of the nurses. Just ask for a
same day appointment. When we are not here you can still phone in
and you will be re-directed to the Out of hours service who will
help, or you can go to any pharmacy providing emergency
contraception, for details see the notice board at our gate.
Contraception - As well as prescribing the “pill” most Drs at
Sea Mills have full family planning training and can off advice on
a wide range of other methods. Dr Andersson also fits both copper
and Mirena coils and implants, so if you are interested in these
please make an appointment to see her for counselling. 4YP -
We are hoping to be recognized as a practice that welcomes young
people. As part of this any person under 21 concerned about
contraception can ask for a “4YP” appointment, we won’t tell you
to go away but to take a seat and the Dr will see you just as soon
as possible. Don’t worry, your appointment with us is confidential.
4YPBristol -
4YP is a way for young
people in Bristol to find free help and advice on sex,
relationships and contraception:
www.4ypbristol.co.uk
Free condoms - are available for anyone under 20. Just ask
at the desk about the C-Card sheme, or go to www.4ypbristol.co.uk/CCard
for more information. Chlamydia screening - Free
screening kits for anyone under 25yrs are available to take away.
The kits contain all the information you need about how to take
the test, where to send it off and how to make sure you get your
results. STDs - If you are concerned that you may have
contracted an STD even if you do not have symptoms we can help
with information and testing. However we cannot provide
confidential contact tracing. If you would prefer you can also
contact the Bristol Sexual Health Centre, Tel. 0117 342 6969
New integrated sexual health service. From July 08 there will
be a much needed new service at the Central clinic in Broadmead
providing a fully integrated sexual health service under one roof.
On the ground floor there will be a brand new, expanded service
for advice, testing and treatment for STDs. The new number for
appointments will be 0117 342 6969 and they hope to offer everyone
an appointment within 48hrs.
Contraceptive services will also be offered from the same site.
They are starting a 1yr project with Marie Stopes international (MSI).
MSI will provide 24hr telephone triage to all callers directing
them to the best service for them. In time they will be able to
book appointments too. When an NHS appointment is not available
directly within 48hrs an appointment will be offered from MSI
funded by the NHS.
Pregnancy advisory service will also be within the same
building. You can phone them direct for appointments on 0117 342
6969. They too will be offering a more comprehensive service.
The Bridge. This will be a new service for anyone who has
been sexually assaulted. They will provide help and support not
only initially but with long term counselling as well as guidance
if wanted through the forensic and legal issues.
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