Statement from Mark Heasman, Group Chief Executive of Provide Community

Here at Provide Community, we are deeply saddened by the news that Her Majesty The Queen has passed away and echo the sentiments felt across the NHS at this sad time. Her tireless devotion to public service and her kindness, compassion and humanity resonates with us all. Our heartfelt condolences are with the Royal Family […]

Service update following COVID-19 outbreak

COVID-19: Update to service With the risk of COVID-19 remaining, changes to service delivery continue to ensure the safety of service users, staff and the wider public by aiming to reduce face to face contact wherever possible, whilst maintaining a high level of service. The service Intelligence Centre should be contacted in the first instance […]

Free Condoms for 16-24yr olds using the eC-Card scheme

Join the eC-Card Scheme Young people across Suffolk are taking advantage of the eC-Card Scheme to access free condoms from over 100 locations across the county. Eliminating the need to visit or speak to anyone from the service users can, after following a simple, secure registration process get access to FREE condoms by visiting one […]

National HIV Testing Week – HIV in Essex and how to get tested

National HIV Testing Week begins on Monday 6th February 2023 across the UK. The nationwide awareness week is offering FREE and rapid HIV testing to help raise awareness and tackle rates of undiagnosed HIV. Terrence Higgins Trust – the UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity – will be offering free and confidential HIV testing […]

Sexual Health Week 2022: Breaking down the barriers to sexual health services

Every year – usually around the middle of September – Sexual Health Week takes place and focuses attention on an important topic that’s affecting sexual health right now. This year, Sexual Health Week is about removing some of the barriers people experience when accessing sexual health services. Breaking down barriers ensures everyone who needs to […]

Celebrating the 50-year anniversary of Pride marches!

As a long, warm summer draws to an end and we move into September, it’s a great chance to look back on the great Pride marches across the UK this year! Pride events are an explosion of colour, celebration and fun for all involved – young or old.   There’s something for everyone at a […]

Find a Local Support Group

Whilst sexual orientation and gender identity are very personal and individual, many people have similar experiences which they can share and learn from when exploring sexuality. That’s where self-help groups can help! What are self-help groups? Self-help groups bring together like-minded people to talk and find ways to understand and express their sexuality. You could […]

Due to staffing we are not currently able to see patients at the Rectory Lane clinic in Loughton.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.