Sexual health services in Manchester - where to go
All Contraception and Sexual Health Services are open access which means that people can use any clinics in any area.
Contraception
There are many methods of contraception to choose from and all of the methods are available from clinics in Manchester.
- Brook (for under 20s)
- Fresh clinics (for under 25s)
- Northern Sexual Health, Contraception and HIV Service
- GP practices
You can use emergency contraception if you’ve had sex without using contraception, or if your method of contraception has failed, in the last 5 days.
Young women can get emergency hormonal contraception, free of charge, from:
- Brook (for under 20s)
- Fresh clinics (for under 25s)
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) screening
You can get screened at local services including:
- Brook (19 and under)
- Fresh clinics (for under 25s)
- Northern Sexual Health, Contraception and HIV Service (All ages)
You may also be able to get a screening kit sent to you at home from the Brook (19 and under) and Northern services.
Abortion counselling
Deciding what to do when you have an unplanned pregnancy can be a difficult.
Talking through the options with a doctor or nurse at a contraception and sexual health clinic can help you to reach your decision.
Young women can get advice from:
- Brook (for under 20s)
- Fresh clinics (for under 25s)
Women of all ages, including young women, can get advice from:
If you think you may want an abortion, call Central Booking Manchester to book a consultation.
Central Booking Manchester
0345 365 0565
Mon - Fri: 8am to 9pm
Sat: 9am to 6.30pm
Sun: 9.30am to 2.30pm
Calls are charged at a local rate. The number might appear on your bill.
For more information about unplanned pregnancies visit the Sexwise website.
