We are responsible for delivering local authority funded sexual health services across the county of Essex.
We’re here to help people stay safe, healthy and protected.
Through our partnership with clinicians and other service providers, we deliver advice, information, protection, testing, treatment and other support.
Whatever age, gender or sexuality, we provide free, confidential and non-judgemental services for everyone in Essex.
Essex Sexual Health Services are funded by the local authority and delivered by a number of partners – led and coordinated by Provide Community.
Clinics are run and delivered by doctors, nurses and other qualified health advisors. Our expertise and experience ensure everyone receives empathetic, appropriate and effective advice and care.
Services include:
We understand that accessing sexual health services for the first time can feel uncomfortable and daunting.
First and foremost, we always aim to give a friendly warm welcome to service users and make them feel comfortable and respected.
Our core values are knowledge, dedication, credibility, open-mindedness and diversity.
We hope be regarded as respectful, sensitive, adaptable, discreet, innovative, positive, informative and inclusive.
In addition to the delivery of core sexual health and wellbeing services, we work with a number of specialist organisations.
Healthy Living Partnership manage a group of approximately 80 pharmacies and retailers who provide access to sexual health services from their premises.
This includes information, chlamydia testing & treatment, emergency contraception and free condoms through our eC-card scheme.
Your journey with Essex Sexual Health Service begins with a conversation. Whatever your query or area of interest, we’re here to help. From detailed enquiries about our diverse services to general information requests, our dedicated team is ready to assist you.
Registered address: 900 The Crescent, Colchester Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YQ. Registered in England and Wales No. 07320006.
