► Sexual Health

If you are sexually active it is really important that you look after your sexual health, making sure that you know how to protect yourself against sexually transmitted infections (STI) and understand the facts about contraception.

You may think that if you had a STI you would know about it – this is not always the case. Chlamydia for example can be carried with no obvious symptoms so you may not realise that you have it and if it is left untreated it can cause serious health problems and affect fertility.STDs/STIs affect people of all ages, backgrounds, and from all walks of life. Getting the facts about STDs/STIs and sexual health is increasingly important. Listed below are some local and national organisations which specialise in the various aspects of Sexual Health and can provide you with further information.

The Student Advice and Information Centre has lots of information available on sexual health issues and holds awareness events during the course of the academic year so call in to find out more. If you cannot make it into the Centre then why not visit www.fpa.org.uk for lots of useful information and advice on how to stay safe and keep healthy.

Don’t forget that if you do have any questions or are worried then you can always talk to the doctor or nurse at your GP surgery. You may find that they have separate sessions for sexual health and contraception issues. Alternatively you can get in touch with your local clinic – you can find their contact details by visiting www.fpa.org.uk.

Useful Organisations:

Brook
www.brook.org.uk
Provides a free helpline for young people 0800 0185 023 and resources for both young people and professionals. Also provide a confidential Text Messaging Service: Text BROOK INFO to 81222

FPA
www.fpa.org.uk
FPA runs an informative service, including a national telephone helpline (0845 310 1334), provides training and consultancy services and runs community based projects. FPA produces publications and leaflets for the public and professionals, including a range of leaflets for young people.

Marie Stopes
www.mariestopes.org.uk
Tel: 0845 300 8090
Online sexual health information and advice on issues such as abortion, pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

Terrence Higgins Trust
www.tht.org.uk
National Helpline: 0845 12 21 200 open 10am-10pm Mon-Fri and noon-6pm at weekends. Offers information, advice and support through the helpline to anyone living with HIV or concerned about any sexual health issues. Provides a variety of services face-to-face through its network of regional centres, including HIV testing, counselling, support groups and advice.

National AIDS Help Line
Tel: 0800 567 123
A free, confidential 24 hour help line for information on HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

NHS Direct
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Help line: 0845 46 47. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
To find out more about an illness or condition, a self-help guide and advice for healthy living is available.

Huddersfield Based Organisations

Princess Royal Health Centre
Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4EW
Tel: 01484 344260

Contraceptive and Sexual Health Clinics.

Monday                1.00pm – 3.00pm
                               3.30pm – 4.45pm
                               4U (under 25)

Tuesday                9.30am – 11.30am
                               5.30pm – 7.30pm

Wednesday         9.30am – 11.30am
                               5.30pm – 7.30pm
                               4U (under 25)

Thursday         12.30pm – 3.00pm
                               5.30pm – 7.30pm

Friday                  9.30am – 11.30am
                               3.30pm – 4.45pm
                               (Drop in)
                               4U (under 25)

Saturday 10.30am – 12.00pm
(Under 25)

Check out the new Sexual Health website for young people in Kirklees for up to date information on sexual health clinics and opening times and where to go for help.

Visit the website at: www.kypf.org.uk/

Thornton Lodge
Tel: 01484 344260
Wednesday 1.30pm – 2.30pm

Chestnut Centre
Tel: 01484 344260
Friday 1.15pm – 3.15pm

GU Medicine Clinic (Princess Royal)
Tel: 01484 344311
Ring anytime for an appointment

University Health Centre
Tel no: 01484 430386
http://www.hud.ac.uk/stu_svc/health_centre/index.php

Laura Mitchell Health Centre
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust, Great Albion Street, Halifax, HY1 1YR
Tel: 01422 305 553

The Brunswick Centre
www.thebrunswickcentre.org.uk
01484 538100

Barnsley Based Organisations

Barnsley Family Planning Clinic
29-31, Queens Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S71 1AN
Tel: 01226 249949

New Street Clinic
Family Planning, New Street, Barnsley

Oldham Based Organisations

Brook
99 Union Street, Oldham
Tel no: 0161 6270200

Cannon Street Health Centre
Family Planning Clinic, Cannon Street, Oldham
Tel no: 0161 9062815