Introducing our new sexual health clinic at NPC Amble

We are trialling a drop-in sexual health clinic at NPC Amble. If you are 13 to 25 years old, you can visit the clinic for free.

About the service

This is a free drop-in service. You do not need to book an appointment. If the clinic is busy, you may have to wait to be seen.

The clinic will take place on the first Tuesday of the month. It will be held at NPC Amble (Amble Health Centre, NE65 0HD) between 6.30pm and 8pm. The first clinic is Tuesday 6 October.

Our sexual health service is confidential. No information is passed on to anyone else. The only time we may have to talk to someone else is if we think you are at risk of harm. We would always try to talk to you before we did this. The drop-in is anonymous. You do not have to give your name to the receptionist. Just let them know that you are here for “the drop-in”.

This service is open to NPC Amble and Broomhill patients. NPC Felton and Widdrington patients can also attend.

We aim to provide a relaxed and friendly environment. You can bring a friend or partner with you.

This service is being offered as a trial. It will be reviewed as needed. If you feel this service would help you, please use it.

Services that we offer

All of the services below are free.

Contraception

You can talk to us about different contraception options. We can also do routine checks like pill reviews or injections.

If you’d like to know more about the different types of contraception , you can visit the NHS website. You might want to do this before you come to the clinic.

C-Card condom service

C-Card stands for Condom Card. It is a free and confidential service offering condoms to young people. This is regardless of gender or sexuality. We can get you a C-Card and can also provide free condoms.

There are no requirements for you to get a C-Card. You do not need to be sexually active.

Sexually transmitted infection screening

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are passed from one person to another. They happen through unprotected sex or genital contact. STI rates are highest in people under 25 years old.

Some STIs have no symptoms. If left untreated, they can lead to serious health problems. This can include infertility. Most STIs can be treated and cured when they are caught early enough.

If you are sexually active, you should have routine STI checks. This is especially important if you have changed partner. You should do this even if you have no symptoms. Often, STIs have no early symptoms.

STI symptoms can include:

• Unusual discharge from the penis or vagina. It may smell unpleasant.
• Itches.
• Rashes.
• Lumps or blisters around the genitals or anus.
• Pain when having a wee.
• Pain and/or bleeding after sex.
• Pain in the testicles or lower tummy.

STIs include syphilis, HIV, gonorrhoea, genital warts, chlamydia and genital herpes.

Pregnancy testing

We can provide free tests if you have had unprotected sex, or think there is a chance that you could be pregnant.

Periods or abnormal bleeding

If you are experiencing pain or heavy bleeding with your period, we can help you discuss your options. We can also help you if you are bleeding between periods or after sex.

First cervical screening

At the age of 25 and a half, all people born as female will be offered a cervical screening. This is to reduce your risk of cervical cancer. If you wish to discuss this or struggle with appointments, we can help.

To find out more about the importance of attending cervical screening, visit the NHS website.

Other resources

There are a lot of sexual health resources available online. We have listed some below