Sexual Health
We provide contraceptive and sexual health services for people of all ages across Dorset.
Our specialist doctors, nurses and healthcare advisors can supply free methods of contraception, as well as confidential advice, information and support covering a wide range of issues. These include:
- family planning and contraception options
- pregnancy testing
- medical terminations
- smear tests
- testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis and HIV
- psychosexual support
- management of pelvic pain, genital problems and other conditions
- follow-up and testing after sexual assault.
We also offer targeted support for young people, and for women working in the sex industry (through the Dorset Working Women’s Project).
Services are delivered in a number of clinics around the county, and we work in partnership with Dorset County Hospital and the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospital.
As long as you are able to attend a clinic, you can contact us directly for an appointment. We also take referrals from GPs, consultants and other health and social care professionals.
More details are available on the Sexual Health Dorset website.
Where to access the service:
Locations
Contraceptive & Sexual Health Clinic (Blandford - Blandford Community Hospital)
WiFi: Yes
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Open Hours: Tuesday 14:00 - 19:30 (Appointments only)
Contraceptive & Sexual Health Clinic (Bournemouth)
WiFi: No
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Open Hours:
| Tuesday | 9.45 - 12.15 |
| Monday - Friday | 15.30 - 18.00 |
| Monday, Wednesday & Thursday | 18.30 - 20.00 |
| Friday | 9.30 - 12.00 |
Contraceptive & Sexual Health Clinic (Bridport - Bridport Medical Centre)
WiFi: No
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Open Hours: from 09:00 to 16:30 by appointments only
Contraceptive & Sexual Health Clinic (Christchurch - Wessex Health Network, Ladders (Under 25s))
WiFi: No
Parking: No
Disabled Access: No
Open Hours:
Appointments 15:30-18:00,
UNDER 25s ONLY
Contraceptive & Sexual Health Clinic (Poole - No.18 (Quay Advice Centre) (Under25s))
WiFi: No
Parking: No
Disabled Access: No
Open Hours: UNDER 25s ONLY - ·2:30 – 5:30. Appointments booked one week in advance.
UNDER 25s ONLY - Contraceptive & Sexual Health Services including Contraception, Emergency Contraception, Pregnancy Testing, Condoms, Chlamydia Screening, Advice & Information
Contraceptive & Sexual Health Clinic (Poole - Poole Community Health Clinic)
WiFi: Yes
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Contraceptive & Sexual Health Clinic (Wareham - Wareham Hospital)
WiFi: No
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Open Hours: Thursday 15:30 - 18:00 (appointments only)
Contraceptive & Sexual Health Clinic (Weymouth - Weymouth Community Hospital)
WiFi: No
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Open Hours: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, with evening clinics until 8pm Mondays and Wednesdays.
Early Medical Termination (Bournemouth - The Junction)
WiFi: No
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Open Hours: ·Women may self-refer into the service by contacting a single point of access phone line on: 0300 456 2217.
Psychosexual Medicine (Bournemouth - The Junction)
WiFi: No
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Open Hours: Wednesday from 15:15 to 18:15 and sometimes on Thursday from 08:30 to 11:30 and first Friday of the month.
This service provides a variety of therapeutic approaches to enable clients to overcome sexual problems.
Psychosexual Medicine (Poole - Community Health Clinic)
This service is by appointment only and requires referral from GP or other healthcare professionals.
WiFi: Yes
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Open Hours: Wednesday from 08:30 to 11:30