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Health Resources

Sexual Health Services

shayr (www.shayr.com)

This is the sexual health and blood borne virus website set up by NHS Ayrshire and Arran. It provides advice on a range issues such as men's health, sexually transmitted infections etc as well as giving information on sexual health services in Ayrshire and Arran.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran Sexual Health Department (01294) 323228/6

Provides a free and confidential service. Please ring and make an appointment.

Services provided include:

  • Contraception - including emergency contraception and condoms (free of charge)
  • Sexually transmitted infections - testing, treatment and information
  • HIV information and testing
  • Hepatitis B testing and vaccination
  • Hepatitis C testing and information
  • Sexual problems
  • Information and/or advice about sexual health issues

Emergency Contraception

Telephone 01294 323226/8 during office hours to find out where you can get emergency contraception. However you should be able to get it free from:

  • Sexual health clinics
  • GP surgeries
  • Accident and Emergency at Ayr Hospital
  • Some Pharmacies
  • Out of hours via emergency doctor service (ADOC)

Other Sources of Help/Information

  • Client's own doctor
  • NHS 24

Sexual Health Clinics - South Ayrshire

Details of clinics including locations and opening times can be found on Sexual Health Ayrshire

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