The Health Shop

The Health Shop We are a friendly and inclusive harm reduction service around drug use and sexual health.

The Health Shop is a free and confidential service available to anyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or sexuality. Sexual Health and substance use can be difficult to talk about but at The Health Shop we talk about them all the time!

Blog: A Day in the Life of.. The Health Shop. Do you ever wonder what happens behind the blue door? So much of the work ...
24/12/2025

Blog: A Day in the Life of.. The Health Shop.

Do you ever wonder what happens behind the blue door? So much of the work we do isn’t visible and happens behind the scenes. We are small but mighty.

We wanted to share with you a day we had in November so you can see a snapshot of our day-to-day workings.

We have been gifted some finger cots to trial by *xyhealth - a q***r s*xual health organisation specialising in W|W s*xu...
23/12/2025

We have been gifted some finger cots to trial by *xyhealth - a q***r s*xual health organisation specialising in W|W s*xual health.

Did you know that condoms and dams aren’t the only barrier protections that have been designed? Finger cots are can help to prevent the spread of STI’s and infection and are designed be worn on fingers during s*x/play.

If you have any cuts or ripped skin on your fingers, you are more at risk of transmitting an infection, and these can help reduce that risk.

They can also be used for a**l play as they help reduce the spread of bacteria between the people involved.

Finger cots could be used on s*x toys that are too small for condoms.

If you’re interested in trying these out, drop us a message or call and we can sort out a bag for you to collect.

We want to say a big thank you to Sleep Pod for your generous donations. We have been able to provide warmth and shelter...
22/12/2025

We want to say a big thank you to Sleep Pod for your generous donations.

We have been able to provide warmth and shelter to some of our most vulnerable clients during these winter months, and it means a lot.

Today is International Day to End Violence Against S*x Workers. We believe that all s*x workers should have the right to...
17/12/2025

Today is International Day to End Violence Against S*x Workers.

We believe that all s*x workers should have the right to work in safety, free from fear and violence.

Lots of people choose to keep their s*x working status private due to stigma and persecution. We believe in the right to privacy and anonymity which is why we can see people under an alias name.

Our service has always supported s*x workers. Today we stand in solidarity with the community.

We’ve started getting weekly food donations from Pret A Manger Nottingham, High Street. We are so grateful for these don...
12/12/2025

We’ve started getting weekly food donations from Pret A Manger Nottingham, High Street.

We are so grateful for these donations, we fake them on our street outreach and give them out in the exchange.

Having access to good nutrition is something people struggle with and it makes a massive difference being able to offer food to people who face barriers accessing it.

Thank you to the staff at Pret for being so lovely.
Pret A Manger

Yesterday we had our annual Christmas breakfast for rough sleepers. We want to say a massive thank you to all the staff ...
11/12/2025

Yesterday we had our annual Christmas breakfast for rough sleepers. We want to say a massive thank you to all the staff and volunteers who make this day possible.

Christmas is hard time of year for many people, for lots of reasons. Many people are alone and this time of year can be a stark reminder of this.

It’s nice to be able to bring people together with food, laughter and presents.

This year, we held a raffle to raise funds for this, and we are so grateful to all the businesses who helped to make this happen.
Q Hair and Beauty The Lord Roberts Nottingham Queen of Hockley Pogo Bar Mesa Hockley Broadway Cinema Amy Paints Hair Ice Nine Peggy's Skylight Pho

Thanks to the staff at Nottingham Recovery Network, Framework Charity and the staff in the Public Health Team at Nottingham City Council for helping us.

We want to send a big thank you to Nottingham Frontrunners for having us last night for our quarterly testing event. And...
10/12/2025

We want to send a big thank you to Nottingham Frontrunners for having us last night for our quarterly testing event.

And as always a massive thank you to The Lord Roberts Nottingham for letting use the basement and for always being so welcoming.

We’d also like to thank Broadway Cinema for gifting us two cinema tickets as prizes for the best dressed last night.

We appreciate all the effort people put in to dressing up and we love coming to see you all.

See you in a few months!

Yesterday we attended the launch of the new website for Consent In Notts with the Service Manager for S*xual Safety, Saf...
03/12/2025

Yesterday we attended the launch of the new website for Consent In Notts with the Service Manager for S*xual Safety, Safeguarding and Protection for Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

We want to send a massive thank you to Shoe Aid UK for donating walking shoes and waterproof trainers for us to give out...
02/12/2025

We want to send a massive thank you to Shoe Aid UK for donating walking shoes and waterproof trainers for us to give out to our homeless clients.

This time of year is particularly hard for people who are rough sleeping, we can take for granted the difference that having warm and dry feet makes, so these will be greatly appreciated.

This World AIDS Day, we are highlighting the revolutionary power of U=U.
01/12/2025

This World AIDS Day, we are highlighting the revolutionary power of U=U.

We would like to say a massive congratulations to Sue Bull from the Integrated S*xual Health Services for winning ‘The I...
25/11/2025

We would like to say a massive congratulations to Sue Bull from the Integrated S*xual Health Services for winning ‘The Inspirational Leader Award’ last week at the NUH NHS Trust People First Recognition Awards.

Sue is one of the amazing staff from NUH who alongside us, deliver the Access Project each month; a clinic to support women experiencing severe and multiple disadvantages to access contraception, cervical screenings, vaccinations, screening and treatment.

This partnership has made a massive difference to our clients and has innovated the way we engage women in to s*xual health services, removing lots of the barriers that they often face.

Sue, we are so proud of you and we love working with you. Thank you for everything you do.

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to honour, remember and celebrate those who have tragically lost their li...
20/11/2025

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to honour, remember and celebrate those who have tragically lost their lives due to transphobia.

Trans and/or gender diverse people across the world are facing unacceptable barriers; to healthcare, education, housing, employment, and safety.

We believe that every human being has the right to live in safety, free from persecution and harm.

We stand in solidarity with the community, and we hope we provide a safe space for you when you need one.
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12 Broad Street
Nottingham
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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 12:30pm - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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