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Young people aged 13 and older can get free, confidential sexual health support and treatment at clinics and drop ins across Edinburgh, East, West and Mid Lothian.
Find out more by choosing from the 4 areas below.
Area
Service
HR+ young people’s clinic – Chalmers Sexual Health Centre (13-18)
Services available:
- Abortion
- Contraception
- Emergency contraception
- Free condoms
- Pregnancy testing
- PrEP
- STI testing and treatment
- Talk to a Youth worker
About this service
Young people aged 13 to 18 from any part of Lothian (Edinburgh, East, West or Midlothian), can come to the Healthy Respect + young peoples’ sexual health clinic.
The service is a drop-in service and is open:
- Monday to Thursdays 3:30pm to 7pm
- Fridays 1pm – 3:30pm
This is a confidential space to talk to someone about your sexual health.
Location information
Chalmers Sexual Health Centre
2a Chalmers Street
Edinburgh
EH3 9ESHow to access or contact
There are no appointments, just come during the drop-in times.
- Monday to Thursdays 3:30pm to 7pm
- Fridays 1pm – 3:30pm
HR+ young people’s clinic – Croft Street, Dalkeith (13+)
Services available:
- Contraception
- Emergency contraception
- Free condoms
- Pregnancy testing
- STI testing and treatment
- Talk to a Youth worker
About this service
There is a Healthy Respect+ young people’s clinic at Croft Street in Dalkeith.
The clinic is for young people aged 13 and older.
It is open on:
- Tuesdays, 4pm – 7pm
- Fridays, 1pm – 3:30pm
This is a confidential space to talk to someone about your sexual health.
This service is supported by youth workers from Communities, Lifelong Learning and Employability – Midlothian Council.
Location information
18 Croft Street
Dalkeith
EH22 3BA
(Opposite Morrisons)Please note this clinic is accessed via a set of stairs. Talk to a trusted adult or call Chalmers Sexual Health Centre on 0131 536 1070 to seek support
How to access or contact
To get an appointment you can either:
- drop in during the clinic and be given the next available appointment, or
- phone 0131 536 1070 to book an appointment (phone lines are open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm).
HR+ young people’s clinic – 101 Youth Project, The Centre Livingston (13+)
Services available:
- Contraception
- Emergency contraception
- Free condoms
- Pregnancy testing
- STI testing and treatment
- Talk to a Youth worker
About this service
There is a HR+ young people’s clinic at 101 Youth Project at The Centre Livingston.
This clinic is for young people aged 13 and older.
It is open on:
- Fridays, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
This is a confidential space to talk to someone about your sexual health.
This service is supported by youth workers from Community Learning and Development Youth Services in West Lothian.
Location information
101 Youth Project
The Centre Livingston
Almondvale Boulevard
Livingston
EH54 6QLFind 101 Youth Project (It is just out past the exit doors where Costa and Vodaphone are and next door to kidzeco).
How to access or contact
There are no appointments, just come during the drop-in times.
If you need to speak to someone out the drop-in times you can phone 0131 536 1070 to book an appointment (phone lines are open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm).
HR+ young people’s clinic – Pennywell (13+)
Services available:
- Contraception
- Emergency contraception
- Free condoms
- Pregnancy testing
- STI testing and treatment
- Talk to a Youth worker
About this service
There is a HR+ young people’s clinic at Pennywell All Care Centre, Edinburgh.
The clinic is for young people aged 13 and older.
It is open on:
- Fridays, 1:00pm – 3:30pm
This is a confidential space to talk to someone about your sexual health.
Location information
Pennywell All Care Centre
1D Pennywell Gardens
Edinburgh
EH4 4UAHow to access or contact
To get an appointment you can either:
- drop in during the clinic and be given the next available appointment, or
- phone 0131 536 1070 to book an appointment (phone lines are open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm).
HR+ young people’s clinic – Tranent (13+)
Services available:
- Contraception
- Emergency contraception
- Free condoms
- Pregnancy testing
- STI testing and treatment
About this service
There is a HR+ young people’s clinic at Tranent Medical Practice.
The clinic is for young people aged 13 and older.
The drop-in is open on:
- Tuesdays, 4:00pm to 5:00pm.
This is a confidential space to talk to someone about your sexual health.
Location information
Tranent Medical Practice
Loch Road
Tranent
EH33 2JXHow to access or contact
To get an appointment you can either:
- drop in during the clinic and be given the next available appointment, or
- phone 0131 536 1070 to book an appointment (phone lines are open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm).
Sexual health clinic – Whitburn
Services available:
- Contraception
- Emergency contraception
- Free condoms
- Pregnancy testing
- STI testing and treatment
About this service
Whitburn Health Centre runs a sexual health clinic on Wednesdays mornings and afternoons.
Location information
Whitburn Health Centre
1 Weavers Lane
Whitburn
EH47 0SDHow to access or contact
Appointments only on Wednesdays mornings and afternoons .
Please call 01315361070 to book an appointment.
Choices – NHS Lothian’s abortion service
Services available:
- Abortion
- Contraception
- Pregnancy testing
- STI testing and treatment
About this service
NHS Lothian’s abortion service is called Choices.
If you live in Lothian, have had a positive pregnancy test, and you do not know if you want to continue with the pregnancy, you can talk to someone at Choices. If you choose to have an abortion, Choices will provide the medical care and support you need.
You can self-refer to choices, or you can be referred by your GP or local sexual health service.
Choices offer a confidential service and will provide sensitive information about your options.
Location information
You will have your first appointment at the Chalmers Centre, or St John’s Hospital if you live in West Lothian.
How to access or contact
There are 3 ways to be referred to Choices:
- Self-refer by phoning 0131 536 1070 and selecting option 2 between 9:00am and 3:00pm, Monday to Friday
- Contact your GP to arrange a referral
- Go to a young people’s drop-in service at Healthy Respect+, and the workers there will support you to make a referal you to Choices
Healthy Respect services at school.
Services available:
- Free condoms
- Pregnancy testing
- Talk to a School nurse
About this service
Everyone young person has the right to free confidential sexual health information and access to services.
Some schools offer Healthy Respect sexual health drop-ins. These are safe spaces to talk to a school nurse or youth worker about mental health, relationships and sexual health.
Every school has a visiting NHS school nurse who offers confidential support. Find out more about confidentiality.
If your school is not on the list below, they will have a Healthy Respect kit bag and will offer 1-2-1 appointments. Ask you guidance teacher how to contact your school nurse.
See below for a list of schools who currently have a drop-in.
Location information
Schools that offer Healthy Respect services:
Edinburgh:
- Craigmount High School (in partnership with The Youth Agency)
- Forrester High School (in partnership with The Youth Agency)
- Queensferry High School
- Trinity Academy
East:
- Dunbar Grammar
- Musselburgh Grammar
- Knox Academy (Haddington)
- North Berwick High School
- Preston Lodge High School
- Rosehill High School
- Ross High School
Mid:
- Lasswade High School
- Newbattle High School
West:
- West Calder High School (in partnership with West Lothian CLD Youth Services)
How to access or contact
School based drop-ins are only open to young people that go to that school.
Look out for posters or signs in school telling you about is available or ask your NHS school nurse, youth worker or teacher for more information.
Healthy Respect in youth groups
Services available:
- Free condoms
- Pregnancy testing
- STI postal testing kits
- Talk to a Youth worker
About this service
We work with local young people’s organisations to make sure we provide sexual and emotional wellbeing services as close to your area as we can.
See below for a list of youth work organisations who provide Healthy Respect services.
Location information
City:
- Citadel – offers youth clubs, groups in school, 1:1 support with employment, support for families and young mums. Find our more
- Crew 2000 – Advice and one-to-one support for young people about drugs and sexual health. Find out more
- The Junction – Young people, health and wellbeing. Find out when you can drop-in
- Midnight and beyond – supports young people aged 14-26 years and their families in North Edinburgh. Speak to a worker for more information.
- PYCP – Offer open youth clubs, 1:1 support to cope with life’s challenges or go on educational trips and fun holidays. Speak to a worker for more information.
- The Youth Agency – works with young people in Wester Hailes and the surrounding communities of Broomhouse, Sighthill, Parkhead and Longstone. Speak to a worker for more information.
East:
- Recharge – Supports young people aged 11-18 in the Fa’side area of East Lothian. They offer drop in nights, online work, 1 to 1 support and issue based groupwork. Find out what is on
Mid:
West:
- 101 youth project in The Centre, Livingston. Find 101 here. This service is run by (CLD) Youth Services team. Follow them on West Lothian CLD Youth Services | Facebook.
Everyone young person has the right to free confidential sexual health information and access to services.
c:card
Services available:
- Free condoms
About this service
c:card provide free condoms to anyone aged 13 or older living in Lothian.
To get free condoms from c:card, you can visit a c:card point or get condoms by post.
- c:card plus points are for people aged 13 or older
- c:card direct points are for people aged 16 or older
- condoms by post is for people aged 13 or older
Location information
c:card points are located all over Lothian (list and map of c:card points).
You can also get condoms by post.
How to access or contact
c:card points are located all over Lothian (list and map of c:card points).
You can also get condoms by post.
Pharmacies
Services available:
- Emergency contraception
About this service
Most pharmacies can give you free emergency contraception, including if you are under 16.
If you think you need emergency contraception, speak to someone as soon as you can.
Location information
There are pharmacies all across Lothian. To find your nearest pharmacy you can try:
- searching online
- use NHS Inform’s pharmacy service directory
How to access or contact
Visit the pharmacy during its opening hours.
Your GP (doctor)
Services available:
- Contraception
- Emergency contraception
- Free condoms
- STI testing and treatment
About this service
Your GP (doctor) can help you with some of your sexual health care. Some examples of things you might be able to get from your GP are:
- contraception
- emergency contraception
- sexual health advice and information
- referral to Choices, NHS Lothian’s abortion service
- free condoms
- STI testing
Not all GPs offer all of these services. You can check when you phone for an appointment.
The sexual health care you get from a GP is confidential, just the same as it is if you come to a sexual health clinic.
How to access or contact
You can speak to your GP by making an appointment by phone or some GP practices let you book appointments online.
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