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Sexual health


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.

👉 https://www.brook.org.uk


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
    Brook

  • Sexual Health Helpline

    The National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm.

    Phone
    0300 123 7123

  • Family 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 Association

  • Your Sexual Health Matters

    Your Sexual Health Matters provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services.

    Phone
    0800 328 3383

    Website
    www.yoursexualhealthmatters.org.uk

  • SV2 – 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.uk

  • Derbyshire 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.uk

  • Self refer for an STI test

    Patients can order a free test directly themselves.

    Website
    Your Sexual health Matters: Order a test online

  • NHS Abortion

    This guide includes all you need to know about abortions, how to arrange an abortion, what happens and the risks.

    Website
    NHS: Abortion

Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 20 April 2026