How Do I: Get Sexual Health Advice

If you have a concern or problem regarding your sexual health please make an appointment with any of the doctors or nurses at the surgery. We will be able to give you confidential advice and help on any matter relating to sexual health.

Alternatively, if you would like friendly and confidential advice about sexual health, you can call these numbers:

Sexual Health Information Line

Freephone, 24 hours

0800 567123

Genito-Urinary Medicine (GUM) Clinics

If you think you have a sexually transmitted infection.

Carlisle: 01228 814814

Workington: 01900 68737

Kendal: 01539 795217

www.playingsafely.co.uk

Outreach Cumbria

For information for gay and bisexual men, and men who have sex with men

01228 603075

Cumbria HIV/AIDS Support Group (CSG)

01228 591986

www.csg-online.co.uk

West Cumbria Rape Crisis

Support for anyone who has been sexually assaulted or abused

01900 829729

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)

Remember that most methods of contraception do not protect you from sexually transmitted infections.

Male and female condoms, when used correctly and consistently, can help protect against STIs.

If you think you are at risk of a STI or have symptoms then either:

• Make an appointment with your GP.
• Make an appointment at the Caldbeck Surgery Well Women Clinic - Click Here for details.
• Go to the Family Planning Clinic - Click Here for details.
• Go to the Genito-Urinary Medicine Clinic - Click Here for details.

For information about emergency contraception Click Here.