TEMPORARY MEASURES DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Due to the COVID-19 epidemic (CORONAVIRUS), sexual health services around the region have put into place temporary measures.
Each area has a slightly different response but all walk in clinics have stopped running. Check what each area is offering below.
Please do not attend any service if you have been told to self-isolate or you have symptoms of corona virus, which include fever and/or a new persistent cough.
Please follow the advice on the UK government’s advice page regarding use of healthcare services.

NEWCASTLE SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES
NEW CROFT

Urgent Care for Sexual Health Emergencies.
To access urgent care service you must telephone New Croft.
Phone lines are open between 8.30am – 15.00pm Monday to Friday only. 
You will not be seen unless you have contacted them by phone.
Friends and relatives are not allowed to accompany you inside the building.
Call: 0191 229 2999.
Website: www.newcastlesexualhealth.com

The following services are unavailable at this time:

· Express STI testing
· Routine vaccinations for hepatitis and HPV
· Cervical Screening
· Complex Implant removal
· Walk-in clinics

If you attend the services for a long term health condition, they will contact you to discuss your care and arrange prescriptions.

GATESHEAD SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES
TRINITY

Gateshead have postponed all walk-in and appointment clinics until further notice.
They are now offering telephone triage consultation slots.
Call: 0191 283 1577
Website: www.gatesheadsexualhealth.co.uk/
The website is updated daily and will provide updates as and when they receive further information, so please do check for updates.

SOUTH TYNESIDE SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES

If you live in South Tyneside, you can access self testing STI kits through their website.
Website: www.southtynesidesexualhealth.nhs.uk/
Call: 0191 4028191.

NORTHUMBERLAND AND NORTH TYNESIDE SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES
ONE TO ONE CENTRES

There are no walk-in services available. Telephone lines remain open during operating hours (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) where a triage service is available.
One to One Centres at Shiremoor and Morpeth will operate Mon-Fri 9am-5pm only (there will be no Saturday clinics). Outreach clinics are closed until further notice.
North Tyneside: 0191 297 0441
Northumberland: 01670 515151
Website: www.northumbria.nhs.uk 

HIV and Sexual health SERVICES

This page contains a list of the key HIV & Sexual Health Services across the North and South of Tyne. The clinic times where stated are as accurate as possible and are guide to when there will be staff available for either appointments or drop in service, it is always best to phone the clinic to make appointments and to check times for the drop in service. If you have any difficulty contacting a Sexual Health Service, please contact MESMAC/SHINE and they will do their best to help.

SEXUAL HEALTH CLINICS

The best place to go if you think you’ve got a sexually transmitted infection, or if you want a sexual health check-up, is your local sexual health service. Sexual health clinics are completely confidential, so information isn’t accessible to your partner(s) or family for example. However, if you’ve been referred to the clinic by your GP or a hospital in writing, they’ll be kept informed about your diagnosis and treatment. If confidentiality is particularly important to you, go straight to the clinic without seeing your GP. It will help the staff if you’re honest about the kinds of sex you’ve been having, because they’ll be able to do the right tests and treat you promptly. It is recommended that you go for regular sexual health check up’s even if you feel perfectly well and show no symptoms. Some people like to go if they’re starting a new relationship. This way you’re reassured that you’re free from any infections and that you’re not passing anything on to your partner(s).

NEWCASTLE

NEW CROFT CENTRE

INTEGRATED SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES
New Croft House, Market Street East.NE1 6ND.
Call: 0191 229 2999
Website: www.newcastlesexualhealth.com

Opening times
Appointments for contraception and sexual health services are available Monday to Friday, mornings, afternoons and evenings.
A drop in service for young people is available on Wednesday evenings, 16.30 -18.30pm and Saturdays 9.00am to 12 midday.
The clinic is for young people aged 13 -19, run by nurses and youth workers from Teenage Kicks and also has it’s own seperate waiting area. Attend the clinic on your own or with a parent, guardian or a friend for support.

MESMAC Newcastle

Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men service covering Newcastle.
Offering services such as HIV and FREE HIV/STI testing

Services Provided:

• HIV Prevention and Support

• Free HIV Test by post

• STI Test by post (supplied by New Croft sexual Health).

• Sexual Health Information

• Confidential One to One Advice & Support

• LGBTQ+ Signposting

• Helpline with 24 hour answer machine

• Sexual Health Training

Call: 0191 233 1333
Email: all@mesmacnewcastle.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MesmacNewcastle
Website: www.mesmacnewcastle.com

SHINE (Sexual Health In Newcastle)

SHINE (Sexual Health In Newcastle) is a woman's health project based in Newcastle Upon Tyne offering for women 16 and over,  FREE HIV tests, advice and information on many different health issues, one to one support, sexual health services, domestic abuse and much more. SHINE also provide a helpline service.

Services Provided:

• HIV Prevention and Support

• Free HIV Test by post.

• DIY STI Test by post (supplied by New Croft sexual Health).

• Sexual Health Information

• Confidential One to One Support

• Free Condoms, Dams and Lube

• Advice in the Community

• Helpline with 24 hour answer machine

• Email Support

• Sexual Health Training

Call: 0191 277 2050
Email: shine@newcastle.gov.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/shinenewcastle 
Website: www.shinewomen.co.uk

Blue Sky Trust

Blue Sky Trust supports and connects people in the North East and Cumbria at every step of their HIV journey. Finding out that you, or a loved one, are living with HIV can be a huge shock. Whether it’s providing help to come to terms with the diagnosis, peer mentoring, rebuilding confidence or becoming part of a supportive community, Blue Sky Trust provides a confidential and safe place to connect and thrive.

“Blue Sky Trust is a warm, friendly homely place where you can feel relaxed and connect with others living with HIV. If you want to talk about it, there’s always someone around…it’s that warm, embracing inclusive welcome you get when you come.” - Paul- Confidential service providing one to one and peer support to men, women and children affected by HIV in the North East.
Call: 07989155175
Write: ­Blue Sky Trust, The Castlegate, Melbourne Street, Newcastle, NE1 2JQ
Email: info@blueskytrust.org
Website: www.blueskytrust.org

NEWCASTLE RVI

INFECTIOUS DISEASES OUTPATIENTS
Address: Ward 19, Floor 6, New Victoria Wing, Newcastle RVI.
Call: 0191 282 31 06

Opening times
Monday to Friday 08.00am – 13.00pm and then 14.00pm – 17.00pm. Appointments only.

PATIENT PARTICIPATION TEAM

The PPT is a group of HIV – positive people who have worked together in Newcastle Upon Tyne since 2003. Offering the opportunity to talk privately with another positive person about living with HIV. The service is confidential and non-judgmental.  You can access 1-2-1 support from another HIV+ person, share stories and concerns with medical students and professionals, join the self – management program to help you take care of your health and needs, communicate with the NHS in meetings and feedback groups, join in regular social events and meetings. To make an appointment, ask your doctor, nurse or other health care professional at your clinic or contact the PPT at the phone number or email address below.

Call: 07855 375 773. For 1-2-1 support call: 07854 807 220
Email: ppt.newcastle@gmail.com
Website: http://pptnewcastle.co.uk

NORTH TYNESIDE

ONE TO ONE CENTRE - SHIREMOOR CLINIC

INTEGRATED CONTRACEPTION AND SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICE

Address: Brenkley Avenue, (5 minutes from Shiremoor Metro), Shiremoor. NE27 0PR

Call: 0191 2970441 for appointments (Monday – Friday)
Call: 0191 259 2519 for Health Advisor.
Website: www.northumbria.nhs.uk/sexualhealth

Queue and wait sessions and appointments available. New patients please attend one hour before closing.

NORTHUMBERLAND

ONE TO ONE CENTRE - MORPETH CLINIC

INTEGRATED SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICE
Address: Morpeth Clinic, Gas House Lane, Morpeth. NE61 1SR

NORTHUMBERLAND SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES
Appointments are available across the county Monday to Friday 8.45am-6.45pm (exact time depends on location).
To make an appointment for any of the Northumberland services, please call:
Call: 01670 51 51 51
Website: www.northumbria.nhs.uk/sexual-health

GATESHEAD

TRINITY SQUARE SEXUAL HEALTH

Address: West Street, Gateshead. NE8 1AD
Call: 0191 283 1577
Website: www.gatesheadsexualhealth.co.uk

Sunderland

SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC

Address: Chester Lodge, Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Rd.Sunderland. SR4 7TP

Call: 0191 569 9021
Website: www.sunderlandsexualhealth.nhs.uk
A one stop for health, sexual health and information about services in Sunderland.

SOUTH TYNESIDE

PALMERS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Department of Urinary Medicine
Wear Street, Jarrow. NE32 3UX

Call: 0191 4028191
Website: www.southtynesidesexualhealth.nhs.uk

Please go to the sexual health reception.