GP Sexual Health Check & Contraception

Confidential sexual health and reproductive care

At Local GP, we provide confidential sexual health and reproductive services to support your health at every stage of life.

Whether you need contraception advice, emergency contraception, cervical screening (smear tests), STI testing, vaccinations or general sexual health advice, our clinical team is here to help in a supportive, respectful and non-judgemental environment.

We can help with

Our GPs and nursing team can provide:

  • Contraception advice and routine reviews
  • Oral contraceptive pill checks
  • Advice on long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), including contraceptive implants and coils (where available)
  • Emergency contraception
  • Cervical screening (smear tests)
  • STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing
  • Sexual health advice
  • Pregnancy planning and pre-conception advice
  • HPV and Hepatitis B vaccinations where clinically appropriate
  • Referral or signposting to specialist sexual health services where needed

All consultations are confidential, and you can discuss any concerns openly with our healthcare professionals.

Specialist Sexual Health Clinics

We can provide many routine sexual health services, including STI testing, at the practice. However, if you need urgent testing, same-day assessment, treatment or more specialist care, your local sexual health clinic may be the quickest and most appropriate option.

Specialist sexual health clinics often offer:

Walk-in and same-day appointments (subject to availability)

Rapid assessment and treatment for sexual health concerns

Comprehensive STI testing and treatment

HIV testing and prevention services (including PrEP where appropriate)

Management of more complex sexual health conditions

Partner notification and treatment

By working together, our team can provide coordinated, high-quality care that is tailored to your individual needs.

How to access this service

Registered patients

The quickest way to access any of our sexual health and contraception services is to complete an Accurx Medical Request.

Your request will be reviewed by a clinician, who will ensure you receive the most appropriate care. This may include advice, investigations, treatment, or an appointment with a GP or nurse, depending on your needs.

Not registered with Local GP?

Our online medical request service is available only to patients registered with the practice.

If you’d like to access our services, you can register online in just a few minutes.

Need help?

If you are unable to complete the online form, please telephone the practice and a member of our reception team will be happy to help.

Your Privacy

We can provide many routine sexual health services, including STI testing, at the practice. However, if you need urgent testing, same-day assessment, treatment or more specialist care, your local sexual health clinic may be the quickest and most appropriate option.

Specialist sexual health clinics often offer: