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Sexual Health

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

Ayr

Miller Road Clinic
Tel: 01294 323226
Family Planning every Monday 7-9pm
Family Planning every Thursday 2-4pm
Young People’s Clinic every Saturday 10-12noon (drop-in clinic)

North Ayr Clinic (Whitletts)
Tel: 01292 885500
Family Planning every Thursday 10-12am (drop-in clinic)

Racecourse Road Surgery
Tel: 01292 885500
Sexual Problems Clinic every Tuesday on referral from GP or other clinic
Family Planning every Friday 9.30-12.30am

Heathfield Clinic
Tel: 01292 323226
GU every Tuesday 8.30-11am (phone 01292 610557 for this clinic only)
GU every Wednesday 2-4pm
GU every Friday 9-12am

Girvan
Letterbox, Town House
Girvan Young People’s Clinic every Thursday 7-9pm (drop-in clinic)

Troon
Tel: 01294 323226
Family Planning 3rd Thursday 7-9pm