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Clinic Notice

Our new online portal has launched! It’s the quickest, easiest and most convenient way to book and alter appointments, order and track STI self-testing kits, request free condoms and manage your personal information – all in one place.
Click here to find out more

Clinic Notice

Please be advised that The High Street clinic, Colchester will be closed the whole day on Tuesday, 24 September  for departmental meeting and staff training.
All urgent queries will be dealt with the next day.

Welcome to Essex Sexual Health Service

We’re here to help everyone across Essex access the free information, support and treatment they need to stay safe, healthy and protected.

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Emergency contraception

Understand the risks and how to reduce them.
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Finding out if I'm pregnant

Discover your options and how to access them.
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Finding out if I have a STI

Learn how to spot the signs, get tested and access treatment.
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Contraception

Understand your options and find the right route for you.
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I need advice on…

Ways to get tested

Discover ways to self test or test at a clinic.
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STIs

Understand common STIs, their symptoms and treatments.
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FAQ's

Got a question about sexual health? We’ve got the answers.
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What we offer

Learn about all the ways we can support you and others.
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Access Our Online Services

You can now access free sexual health services at any time of the day via our new dedicated online portal.

Once registered, you can access:

Appointments

Book and amend appointments with sexual health professionals.

STI self-testing

Request self-testing kits by post and view your results online.

FREE Condoms

Get access to free condoms and other contraception advice.

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REGISTER

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About Essex Sexual Health Services

We’re here to help you stay safe, healthy and protected.

Whatever your age, gender or sexuality, we provide free, confidential and non-judgemental services for everyone in Essex.

We can deliver advice, information, protection, testing, treatment and any other support you and your sexual partners may need.

Essex Sexual Health Services are funded by the NHS and delivered by a number of partners.

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Our Resource Hub

Information | Guides | Advice

Our resource hub is a great place to learn more and get answers.

We’ve an extensive range of downloadable content on contraception, birth control, the law surrounding sex, STIs, treatments and much more.

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