ADVICE AND TREATMENT FOR STIS

If anyone has had unprotected sexual intercourse, that is, without a condom they need to be tested for sexually transmitted infections.

Tests may include a urine sample, high vaginal , vulval or penile swab or blood tests. Results are given only to patients using the method they choose, eg, text message.

Places where people can obtain free, confidential tests (including under 16’s) include:

The Genito Urinary Medicine Department (GUM)
Barnsley District General Hospital
Gawber Road
Barnsley

Telephone for an appointment: 01226 432599

Your local GP surgery will either be able to test you or can refer you straight to GUM.

Young people can go to a Justeens clinic. For details of clinic times and locations look on www.whatdoyouknow.org.uk

Contraception and Sexual Health
Queens Road
Barnsley
Telephone for an appointment 01226 249949
An appointment is not required for every clinic.

The Chlamydia Screening Programme is for 15 to 24 year olds and operates in a variety of locations testing for Chlamydia only.

Barnsley College have a Health and Wellbeing Centre for students which provides STI testing.