Local Sexual Health and Contraceptive Services
Torbay Sexual Medicine Service
The Torbay Sexual Medicine Service provides a full range of sexual health and contraception services*, including testing and treatment for all sexually transmitted infections. The service is based at a range of locations throughout Torbay (Torquay, Paignton, Brixham) and surrounding areas.
Services* include:
- Information and advice on all aspects of sexual health.
- Free screening and treatment for all sexually transmitted infections.
- Confidential HIV testing.
- Blood borne virus screening.
- PEP (Post exposure prophylaxsis, following sexual exposure to HIV.)
- All methods of contraception, including emergency contraception & condoms.
- Pregnancy testing.
- Chlamydia testing kits.
- Smear tests.
Contact 01803 656500 to find your nearest location and to arrange an appointment. Many of the clinics below also hold walk-in sessions where no appointment is necessary.
Lines are open 9am-5pm, Monday- Friday, and Saturdays 12.00 - 3.00. Alternatively you can leave a message and someone will get back to you.
*Not all services are provided at all locations. Where only certain services are provided it has been stated.
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Torbay Hospital
(GUM Clinic)
Waiting Area H
Outpatients Level 2
Torbay Hospital
Lawes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA |
Open:
Monday, 9am-11.40am (contraception services only)
Monday, 1.30am-4.30pm (all sexual health services)
Thursday, 3.00pm-6.30pm (all sexual health services)
Clinic by appointment only.
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Castle Circus Health Centre
Abbey Road
Torquay
TQ2 5YH
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Open: Monday- Friday
Saturday 12 noon-3pm
Walk-in sessions and appointments available.
Walk- in Sessions:
Monday-Friday 9am-12noon (all sexual health services)
Tuesday 3 - 6.15pm (GU)
Thursday 3.20pm-6.10pm (contraception services only)
Saturday 12noon-3pm (contraception services only)
Walk-in sessions for under 25's:
Monday 3pm-5pm (all sexual health services)
Wednesday 3pm-5pm (all sexual health services)
Appointment sessions available for all services Monday to Friday.
Chlamydia testing kits and c-card collection services are available at any time. Ask at reception for details.
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Paignton Hospital
Church Street
Paignton
TQ3 3AG
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Open: Monday
Walk-in sessions and appointments available.
Bookable and Walk-in Sessions all ages
Appointments: Monday 12.30 - 6.20 (contraception services only) |
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Brixham Hospital
Greenswood Road
Brixham
TQ5 9HW
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Open: Call 01803 656500 for details regarding opening times and appointment slots. (contraception services only)
Walk-in session for under 25's:
Wednesday 3pm-5pm (contraception services only)
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Newton Abbot Community Hospital
Jetty Marsh Road
Newton Abbot
TQ12 2SL
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Open: Call 01803 656500 for details regarding opening times and appointment slots.
Walk-in sessions for under 25's:
Tuesday 3pm - 5pm (contraception services only)
Saturday 10am-12.20pm (contraception services only)
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Totnes Community Hospital
Coronation Road
Totnes
TQ9 5GH
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Open: Call 01803 656500 for details regarding opening times and appointment slots.
Walk-in Session for under 25's:
Alternate Tuesdays
2.30pm - 3.30pm Follow up appts contraception services
3.30pm - 5.30pm Young persons walk in clinic (under 25)
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Teignmouth Hospital
Mill Lane
Teignmouth
TQ14 9BQ
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Open: Call 01803 656500 for details regarding opening times and appointment slots.
Walk-in session for under 25's:
Thursday, 3pm-5pm (contraception services only)
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There are a range of other services including your GP (Doctor) that can provide sexual health and contraception services, in addition to information and advice.
For more details about other sexual health services for young people please click here.