Sexual health support
Sexual health is an important part of your overall wellbeing.
Support is available for testing, contraception, relationships, and advice. You can access many services without seeing a GP.
Get help from our team
If you need support or are unsure what to do:
👉 Get help for any health problem
We will review your request and guide you to the most appropriate service.
Get help quickly without a GP
You can access many sexual health services directly.
Your Sexual Health Matters (Derby)
Provides free and confidential sexual health services including:
- STI testing and treatment
- Contraception
- Pregnancy advice
- Sexual health support
👉 https://www.yoursexualhealthmatters.org.uk
📞 0800 328 3383
👉 You can also order a free STI test online
Sexual Health Helpline (NHS)
Confidential advice and support.
📞 0300 123 7123
Young people’s sexual health
Brook
Provides free and confidential sexual health services for young people.
Sexual violence and support
SV2 – Supporting Victims of Sexual Violence
Provides specialist support and counselling for people affected by sexual violence.
📞 01773 746115
📧 help@sv2.org.uk
👉 https://www.sv2.org.uk
LGBTQ+ sexual health support
Derbyshire LGBT+
Provides sexual health advice, support and community services.
📞 01332 207704
📧 info@derbyshirelgbt.org.uk
👉 https://www.derbyshirelgbt.org.uk
👉 You can also view our LGBTQ+ support page for more help
Contraception and pregnancy support
You can access:
- Contraception advice and treatment
- Emergency contraception
- Pregnancy advice
👉 Available through sexual health clinics and pharmacies
Not sure what to do?
If you are unsure where to go:
- Contact the practice
- Use NHS 111
- Visit a sexual health clinic
We will help guide you to the right service.
When to seek urgent help
Seek urgent help if:
- You have severe pain
- You have heavy bleeding
- You feel unwell or have urgent symptoms
- Call NHS 111
- Go to A&E if needed
- Call 999 in an emergency
Brook
Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.
Website
BrookSexual Health Helpline
The National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm.
Phone
0300 123 7123Family Planning Association
A sexual health charity, the Family Planning Association gives straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.
Phone
020 7608 5240
Website
Family Planning AssociationYour Sexual Health Matters
Your Sexual Health Matters provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services.
Phone
0800 328 3383
Website
www.yoursexualhealthmatters.org.ukSV2 – Supporting Victims of Sexual Violence
SV2 will support you regardless of when your experience of sexual abuse or violence occurred. All genders from any age are supported with counselling for adults and children offered.
Phone
01773 746 115
Website
www.sv2.org.uk
Email
help@sv2.org.ukDerbyshire LGBT+
One of Derbyshire LGBT+ main aims has always been to provide sexual health advice and services to LGBT+ people in Derby and Derbyshire.
Phone
01332 207704
Website
www.derbyshirelgbt.org.uk
Email
info@derbyshirelgbt.org.ukSelf refer for an STI test
Patients can order a free test directly themselves.
Website
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Website
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