Sexual Health Emergencies

If you have unprotected sex or your condom splits or burts you could be at risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV or unintended pregnancy.  There are services in your local area to help you.

You can access testing for (STIs) at your nearest Sandyford service.  Check when your nearest Sandyford Clinic is open.  Remember that some STIs have no symptoms so it is important to get yourself checked.

Women can access free emergency contraception (morning after pill) over the counter at every pharmacy.  Find your nearest pharmacy on the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde website www.nhsggc.org.uk - simply check the 'pharmacy' button and search using your postcode. 

Have a look at our handy Sexual Health Emergencies Booklet (see related downloads).  The booklet contains lots of good advice on keeping yourself safe and healthy and has some useful helpline numbers.  Why not print one off, fold it up and pop it in your wallet?

The booklet also explains the role and includes the contact number of Archway Glasgow, a 24 hour, seven days a week sexual assault referral centre for anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted within the last seven days.  Further information can also be found on our Sandyford website www.sandyford.org