Services

HIV testing is provided at The Health Shop and provides us with the opportunity to discuss, in detail, clients' concerns about the risk of HIV transmission. This service offers choice to clients about where and when they test; the objective being to reduce the incidence of undiagnosed HIV, ensure early access to treatment and limit further transmission. We provide a same day testing service 1 day a week.Many of our clients requesting testing are often misinformed about HIV and we can provide advice, education and information about risk activity, so allowing them to make more informed choices.Prior to testing, an assessment is made of risk and last exposure, allowing for the 12-week window period. A test takes place following a pre-test discussion as outlined in our HIV testing guidelines. A negative test result will be given 1 week later ( or on the same day in the case of our same day testing service ), along with the opportunity to reinforce issues relating to unprotected sex and risk activity. Clients who test positive for HIV will be reffered to the specialist services at the Dept. of GUM for repeat testing and other related blood tests along with a general medical check up. Although the treatment and care of HIV positive clients will then remain within the specialist service, clients are free to access The Health Shop for continued support whenever they feel the need.We also offer an HIV testing service in our Outreach Clinics along with the Hepatitis vaccination service.
We have a full range of information about HIV/AIDS and can provide up to date advice and information about services, both locally and nationally.

Sexual health services in Nottingham

The Health Shop

A sexual health drop in, offers HIV testing and discusion, Screening for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis and Hep C testing, Hep B vaccinations, condom and lube distribution and advice. The Health shop also offer advice on drugs and is a needle exchange. Tuesday morning is for sexual health only.
The Health Shop
12 Broad Street
Hockley
Nottingham NG1 3AL
Tel no; 0115 9475414
Opening hours- Mon- Tues 9 am-5pm
Weds- 2 pm- 7 pm
Thurs 9.30 am- 5 pm
Fri 9.30 am- 4.30 pm

Base 51

Offer a sexual health service for 12 yrs-25 yrs
C-Card registration point for 13-19 year olds.
51 Glasshouse Street (behind Vctoria centre)
Nottingham
NG1 3LP
Tel no; 0115 9525040
Opening hours – Mon Weds Fri 9 am-4.30 pm
Tues 12 pm- 4.30 pm
Drop in Thurs 4 pm- 7pm

Doctors and GP Surgeries

Some GP’s offer vaccinations, and treatment and referral’s. Contact your GP surgery to see what service they offer. To find your local Doctor go to the National Health Service website.

GU Medicine at City Hospital

Testing and treatment for all STI’s, vaccinations and advice for all ages.
Gate 2
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Tel no; 0115 9627744
If you contact the GUM you should be given an appointment within 48 hours or you can drop in at these times:
Mon 8.30 am-11 am 1pm- 3pm 4.30- 6.30 pm
Tues 8.30 am- 11am 2 pm- 3.30 pm
Wed 8.30 am – 11am 2 pm- 3.30 pm
Thurs 1pm-3 pm 4.30 pm- 6 pm
Fri 8.30 pm- 11 am

GU Medicine at Kings Mill Hospital

Testing and treatment for all STI’s, vaccinations and advice for all ages.
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
Mansfield
NG17 4JL
Tel no; 01623 672260

Nottinghamshire LGBT Switchboard

A service for lesbian, gay, bisexuals and transgender people that provides information and support on safer sex, HIV ands Aids.
NLGS
7 Mansfield Road
Nottingham
NG1 3FB
Tel no: 0115 9348485 or 01623621515
Opening times Mon- Fri 7 pm-10 pm

Nottingham Positive Care Team (NPCT)

A service for people living with HIV
Social Services Department
Harvey Court
University Hospital
Queens Medical Centre
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Tel no; 0115 9249924 Clinical Nurse Specialist ext 63947

Nottingham NHS Walk in Centre

Nurse led service offers sexual health advice and C- Card scheme.
Seaton House
London Road
Nottingham
NG2 4LA
Tel no; 0115 8440212
Opening hours Everyday 8 am- 8 pm

Outburst

This is a group for young LGBT under 26 in Nottingham SEE LINK

If you are not living in Nottingham or do not wish to access Nottingham services, contact NHS Direct for further information on services around the country on: 08454647