Welcome to the Western Trust Sexual Health (GUM) and HIV Services. We offer a confidential, non-judgemental service that aims to help with all aspects of your sexual health whilst being a welcoming space for those of all genders and sexual identity.
The GUM clinic offers a wide range of services and testing for sexual transmitted infections. If you have no symptoms we can offer a simple ‘check up’ or if you are experiencing genital symptoms such as lumps, bumps, discharge, itchy or discomfort the clinic can provide advice, testing, guidance and treatment.
We offer tests for a wide range for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) including blood tests for HIV, syphilis and Hepatitis B and C. We also offer HIV tests that you can receive your results here in the clinic within 20 minutes. We offer HIV prevention (PEP and PrEP), vaccination to prevent Hepatitis A and B, HPV and Mpox for those who are eligible.
For those already attending our services, if you require any emergency or ongoing contraception that can often also be provided.
We also offer ongoing care for people living with HIV within the clinic.
If you are unsure if we can help, give the clinic a call and we can advise you further.
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Want to know more info about Sexually transmitted infections?
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) can be passed from one person to another through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal and oral sex.
Many people with STIs don’t get symptoms, so it’s worth getting tested even if you feel fine.
Many STIs can be treated with antibiotics. Some, such as HIV, have no cure, but can be treated to prevent them getting worse. The key is to get tested.
For more information on sexually transmitted infections visit NHS Choices.
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Want to know more info about PrEP?
PrEP is Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, a way of taking medication to prevent HIV infection, and is currently available for free in Northern Ireland.
Where to access PrEP
PrEP Contact
0781 8538 895
PrEP@westerntrust.hscni.net
Altnagelvin Sexual Health Clinic
0287 1611 269
Or book online at www.sxt.health
You can find more information at www.iwantprepnow.co.uk and https://prepster.info/
Who’s eligible for PrEP?
- Gay/bisexual men
- Trans women
- People who are having sex without condoms, with people living with HIV, who are NOT on treatment
There may be other risks that mean that people may benefit from PrEP – if you think this is the case we are happy to talk it through at the sexual health clinic.
Do GPs need to do anything?
No, patients can self-refer to the clinic. This is the easiest and quickest way to access PrEP.
There may be occasions where patients request to see their GP for tests whilst taking PrEP if they cannot attend our clinic. The only required tests would be: a urine dip looking for proteinuria and a renal function test (creatinine/eGFR).
If you would like to know more about PrEP, visit https://prepster.info/ or https://www.iwantprepnow.co.uk/
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Our Sexual Health Clinics
We are happy to have a chat with anyone who has any concerns or would like Sexual Health information, but just a few of the reasons you may access our services are:
- You are experiencing symptoms that might be related to an STI, (symptoms include pain on passing urine, discharge (fluid) from your genitals, lumps or bumps, abnormal bleeding e.t.c).
- You want a test for sexual transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV and Syphilis.
- You want to access PrEP – tablets to prevent HIV before you have sex.
- Or you want to access PEP –tablets to prevent HIV after you have had sex.
- You would like to access vaccinations to help prevent certain viruses (Hepatitis and HPV).
- Free condoms and lube.
Do I need to come to the clinic if I just want to check for STIs?
No you dont! Why don’t you try sh24.org.uk.
But if you do prefer to come to the clinic in person just contact us on 0287 1611 269 or book an appointment via SXT
Order your free testing kit delivered to your chosen address and get your results to your phone.
Services provided at our Sexual Health Clinics
- Full testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Vaccinations include Mpox vaccination
- Contraception advice
- Emergency contraception
- Pregnancy testing
- PEPSE
- PREP
- Outreach service for people experiencing homelessness or people living in temporary accommodation
- Health promotion
- Information resources and leaflets
- Information about sexual health – risk reduction measures
- Free condoms and lube
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Clinic Schedule
Altnagelvin Area Hospital (Anderson House Clinics)
| Monday | 8:30am - 11:30am
Walk In and Wait Clinic
(limited spaces available) | 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Appointment Only | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Appointment Only |
| Tuesday | 9:00am - 11:30am
Appointment Only | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Appointment Only | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 11:30am
Walk In and Wait Clinic
(limited spaces available) | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Appointment Only | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Appointment Only |
| Thursday | 9:00am - 11:30am
Appointment Only | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Friday | 8:30am - 11:30am
Walk In and Wait Clinic
(limited spaces available) | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Appointment Only | CLOSED |
Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex Clinic
| Clinic Opening Hours | 9:00am - 1:00pm | 2:00pm-5:00pm | 5:00pm-7:30pm |
| Wednesday | Appointment Only | Appointment Only | Closed |
South West Acute Hospital Outpatients Clinic
| Clinic Opening Hours | 9:00am - 1:00pm | 2:00pm-5:00pm | 5:00pm-7:30pm |
| Monday (once monthly) | Appointment Only | Appointment Only | Closed |
Please note all times are subject to change
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Abortion Service Northern Ireland
Individuals can self refer to abortion services and should contact 0333 2342 184 or visit the BPAS website.
For more information on Western Trust Cedar Clinic (abortion services) visit our service information page.
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Further Resources
Contacts
GUM Clinic
Altnagelvin Hospital, South West Acute Hospital and Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex
02871611269
PrEP@westerntrust.hscni.net