Nwl – Hesa Primary Care Centre

Clinic currently closed please refer to website for alternative clinics

You do not have to be referred by your GP to attend.If you are living with an HIV infection and require medical care, an appointment can be made for you to see our HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Clinic

Sexual Health Service at Hesa Centre . We offer free and confidential services for those concerned about their sexual well-being, and for people living with HIV infection. Our service is sensitive and caring, you will find our staff friendly and helpful. No information relating to you will be shared with anyone, not even your GP, without your consent. At the Hesa Centre the following services are available: • Screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections • HIV testing and counselling • Pregnancy testing and advice • Referral for termination • Contraceptive clinic (CaSH) free condoms, implants, injections & patches • Hepatitis C testing • Hepatitis B testing and vaccination • Information and advice on sexual health • Cervical smears as part of a general check-up if appropriate • Free condoms • Advice regarding welfare rights for people with HIV/AIDS • Support and referral following sexual assault (male and female) • Female doctor – by prior arrangement if possible Contraception provided: • Male and female condoms • Emergency contraception • Oral contraception (combined and progestogen-only pills) • Injectable contraception • Implants • Contraceptive patches and rings • IUDs and IUSs (intra-uterine contraception) • Diaphragm • Pregnancy testing • Pre-pregnancy (conceptual) advice. There are dedicated clinics, by appointment, for contraceptive implant insertions removals, IUD and IUS insertions and problems, natural family planning and contraceptive advice for women with medical problems.