Visiting sexual and reproductive health (SRH) clinics
Sexual and reproductive health clinics, also known as contraceptive clinics, are a free and confidential service offering a range of contraceptive methods and advice about family planning and sexual health.
Clinics provide an alternative to GP or hospital-based clinics. There are many different methods of contraception but not all methods are suitable for all people. Specially trained staff are available to help you decide what the right choice is for you.
What do sexual healthcare clinics provide?
- family planning and related sexual health advice, information and services;
- contraception – free counselling, assessment and dispensing of the full range of methods;
- specialist services at some locations, such as intrauterine device (IUD) and implant insertion (health care professionals can refer to these services or clients can self-refer);
- cervical screening;
- emergency contraception;
- pregnancy testing;
- advice on all aspects of sexual and reproductive health, investigations/onward referrals/links to GP, Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) clinics, abortion services and secondary care as appropriate;
- health promotion and education;
- free condoms.
These clinics are available in every Trust area. They are also known as contraceptive clinics.
- Belfast Trust
Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Service – Belfast Health & Social Care Trust - Northern Trust
Contraceptive Services – Northern Health and Social Care Trust - South Eastern Trust
Sexual Health Service – South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust - Southern Trust
Contraception Clinic – Southern Health & Social Care Trust - Western Trust
Sexual Health – Western Health & Social Care Trust