Sexual Health Support in South Tees

Quick links: South-Tees Walk-In Clinics | HIV Support and Testing
Sexual Health support for young people (13-25) | Pharmacies offering EHC

Taking control of your sexual health

Your sexual health is an important part of your overall wellbeing. Having the right information, support and services means you can make informed choices that are right for you.

Whether you want to learn more about contraception, understand sexually transmitted infections (STIs), or build healthy relationships; we are here to help.

If you ever have questions or concerns, talking to a healthcare professional is a positive and responsible step. Taking care of your sexual health is a key part of looking after yourself.

If you are worried you might have come into contact with an STI, you can order a free test to do at home by visiting the SH24 website today.

Sexual health support in South Tees

Our provider of sexual health services in South Tees is Teesside Together.

Teesside Together offer a wide range of services to help local people stay healthy and well. They work with the NHS and local councils to make sure that anyone aged 13 or over can get support.

You can get:

free, friendly and private advice
free tests for infections (some can be done at home)
treatment if you need it
contraception, including the morning after pill

If you ever feel unsure or worried about sex or relationships, there are people you can talk to in a safe and supportive space.

For people who are looking for a permanent method to stop having children, a vasectomy service is also available through GP referral.

All of these services are here to support people across South Tees to live healthier, happier lives.

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Where can I find sexual health support in South Tees?

You can visit one of Teesside Together’s walk-in clinics across South Tees for free, confidential support. These clinics are open to everyone and are run by friendly healthcare professionals who are there to help.

If these times do not work for you, or if you would prefer to speak with someone first, you can call the Teesside Together team on 01642 924117 or email Teesside.Together@nhs.net

The phone line is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and the team will help guide you to the right support based on your needs.

Or for more information, please visit the Teesside Together website.

In Middlesbrough

Walk-in clinics are held at:

The Live Well Centre, Cleveland Centre, Middlesbrough, TS1 2PA

Clinic opening times:

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm (Walk in 1pm - 5pm).
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am-8pm (walk-in 1pm-6pm)
Friday 9am-5pm

In Redcar and Cleveland

Walk-in clinics are held at:

Redcar Heart, Ridley Street, Redcar, TS10 1TD

Clinic opening times:

Monday 9am-8pm (walk-in 1pm-6pm)
Tuesday 9am-5pm
Wednesday 9am-7pm (walk-in 1pm-5pm)
Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-5pm

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HIV support and testing

The Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) provides friendly, confidential information and support around HIV and sexual health. They work with local communities to help meet sexual health needs and offer a free rapid testing service for HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis.

THT’s clinics in South Tees provide quick and easy testing, sexual health advice, support, and referrals to other services if needed.

Contact THT Teesside

You can contact the local THT team by email at info.teesside@tht.org.uk or by telephone 01642 049057.

Or call the free UK helpline directly on 0808 802 1221 – lines are open 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Middlesbrough

THT runs a weekly HIV and sexual health clinic at:

The Live Well Centre (Cleveland Centre, 103 Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2PA)

Clinic times:

Wednesday: 9:30am to 3pm

For more information, visit The Terrence Higgins Trust website.

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Redcar and Cleveland

THT’s Redcar and Cleveland weekly HIV and sexual health clinic is open by appointment only.

To book, please ask for an appointment by email or telephone (below).

Appointments are held at Redcar and Cleveland Community Heart (Ridley Street, Redcar, TS10 1TD)

Or, for more information, visit The Terrence Higgins Trust website.

Sexual health support for young people (13-25)

Brook is a service that supports young people under 25 with their sexual health and wellbeing.

In South Tees, Brook runs the C-Card scheme, which gives young people access to free condoms and support. Brook can also connect you to other people and services if you need more help.

For more information, visit the Brook Teesside outreach website.

Teesside C-Card Scheme

If you are aged 13 to 24 and live or study in South Tees, you can register for a free C-Card.

The C-Card scheme gives you access to:

free condoms
internal condoms (femidoms)
lube

These can help you stay safe and protected.

How does it work?

You need to register for a C-Card before using the service.

If you’re aged 16 or over, you can register online using the application page on the Brook website.

Once registered, you can pick up free condoms from many places across South Tees; including pharmacies, shops and public buildings.

Look out for the C-Card logo in the window – this means they are part of the scheme.

Visit the Brook South Tees website to see a full list of places where you can use your C-Card in Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland.

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Need help after unprotected sex?

If you’ve had sex without a condom, or if a condom split, you might need the morning after pill. This can help prevent pregnancy if taken soon after.

If you’re a young person living in South Tees, some local pharmacies can give you the morning after pill for free. Some of these pharmacies can also provide free condoms for future protection.

The staff at these pharmacies are friendly and non-judgemental. Everything you say will be kept private, and they’re there to listen, support and offer advice.

Keep scrolling for more information on which pharmacies in your local area offer free emergency contraception.