Devon Sexual Health

02/12/2025

📣 Drop-in cervical screening (smear) test clinic. If you can't attend your GP for a smear test, The Royal Devon has a weekly drop-in clinic - no need to book ahead - at North Devon District Hospital.

🗓 Every Tuesday
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Petter Day Treatment Unit, Ladywell Centre, NDDH

Please call ahead on Tuesdays to check that the clinic is running ☎️01271 322722.

01/12/2025

Today marks World Aids Day. A chance to raise awareness, fight stigma, remember those lost, and support people living with HIV.
Medical advances mean people with HIV can expect a long and healthy life, but HIV continues to be highly stigmatised and misunderstood.
HIV testing is free in s*xual health clinics, why not pop in to our clinics in Barnstaple, Exeter and Torquay today to find out more HIV and get yourself tested.

30/11/2025

Look out for the tomorrow which will be lit up in red to support
On Monday 1 December, FREE HIV drop-in testing will also be available in our clinics in Exeter, Barnstaple and Torquay - no appointment needed.

You can find more info on HIV and Aids on our website: devons*xualhealth.nhs.uk

29/11/2025

Experiencing abdominal pain, diarrhoea, or blood in your poo? Aged 16 to 49 in the EX postcode area? Request a free testing kit: https://www.royaldevon.nhs.uk/RAPIDIBD/

28/11/2025

Sexual violence is any kind of unwanted s*xual act or activity, including r**e, s*xual assault, s*xual abuse, & many others. Whether you experienced s*xual violence in childhood or adulthood there is help & support for you.
Devon & Cornwall Sexual Assault Referral Centres offer local support and advice. Call 0300 303 4626 for info.

27/11/2025

If you've been r**ed or s*xually assaulted at any time in your life, specialist support is available at a s*xual assault referral centre (SARC).

You can access medical care, emotional support and explore your options in complete confidence.
You can get help from a SARC without involving the police. You're not alone and support is available when you're ready.
☎️ Local support is available, call 0300 303 4626 or see sarchhelp.co.uk

25/11/2025

Today marks the start of .
The NHS is committed to identifying, supporting, and empowering victims of gender based violence. If you're experiencing abuse, help is available

24/11/2025

📣 Drop-in cervical screening (smear) test clinic. If you can't attend your GP for a smear test, the Royal Devon offers a weekly drop-in clinic - no need to book ahead - at its Exeter site.

🗓 Every Tuesday
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Clinic 2, Centre for Women's Health, RD&E

Any questions? call 01392 406503.

20/11/2025

Contraception services are free and confidential on the NHS.

You can get free contraception, including emergency contraception, from some GP surgeries, s*xual health clinics and some pharmacies.
You can check on what contraception services are in your area via the NHS website:

https://www.nhs.uk/contraception/where-to-get-contraception/

19/11/2025

Team members from Devon Sexual Health are participating in this years 'Red Run' for World AIDs Day on Saturday 22nd November, in London!

Take Action, Lace Up! The Red Run is a 10k/5k charity fun run and 5K walk to unite the HIV sector, and to raise awareness and vital funds for the community. Help support Positive East and the lives of people living with HIV today

The team are taking part as HIV is very close to their hearts. Their aim is to unite with the HIV sector, raise awareness (and funds!), keep the conversation about HIV going and stamp out stigma!

Help Devon Sexual Health raise money to support Positive East

18/11/2025

The UK has a routine mpox vaccination programme in place for eligible groups, including those who:
• have multiple s*xual partners
• have group s*x
• visit s*x-on-premises venues
We are encouraging those eligible to protect themselves by getting vaccinated.
People can check if they are are eligible, or book an appointment, by visiting www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mpox-vaccine/

16/11/2025

Whatever your s*xual preference, there are lots of options to help you stay safe and enjoy healthy, worry-free s*x.

Our website has information on vaccines, medications and more to help protect and prevent you from s*xual infections and viruses.
You can check on your eligibility with your local s*xual health clinic or your GP.

https://ow.ly/UsN250XpmIs