Sexual Health
A Doctor or Nurse will consult with you to assess your risk of acquiring a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) following a sexual assault.
You will be asked about your medical health history and this will be recorded with your consent. You will be asked to talk about the details of the assault; this is because the nature of the assault will impact upon the level of risk. You can help by informing the examiner;
The examiner will explain to you the risks of acquiring an STI based upon what information is disclosed. You may be offered the option to start taking medicines known as (PEPSE), which could reduce your risk of acquiring HIV; depending upon the examiner’s assessment of your risk. If you agree to start this medicine the examiner will explain to you:
If you do not require PEPSE or decline the option to take the medicine, it may still be advised that you should attend a GUM Clinic depending on the assault for STI tests. This appointment is usually recommended about two weeks after the assault and can be arranged by the SARC or you may choose to arrange your own appointment. (See information on local service below) Pregnancy For females, sexual assault may lead to the risk of pregnancy depending on the nature of the assault and if you are using effective pre-existing contraception (Implant, Coil, Pill Injection, Contraceptive Pill). The examiner will ask about your current contraception usage and also about your menstrual cycle. If it is considered that there is a risk of conception, your options for Emergency Contraception will be explained:
All emergency contraception methods are more effective if taken/used as early as possible after the incident. Future contraception needs may also be considered, and advice can be provided. Local GUM Services Rotherham Tel: 01709 307777 Opening times Lines open for advice:Appointments available Monday8.30am - 7.00pm9.00am - 12.00pm 1.30pm - 6.15pm Tuesday8.30am - 7.00pm9.00am - 12.00pm 1.30pm - 6.15pm Wednesday8.30am - 5.00pm9.00am - 12.00pm 1.30pm - 4.15pm Thursday8.30am - 7.00pm9.00am - 12.00pm 1.30pm - 6.15pm Friday8.30am - 5.00pm9.00am - 12.00pm 1.30pm - 4.15pm WALK-IN CLINIC Monday9.00am - 5.20pm Tuesday9.00am - 3.20pm Wednesday9.00am - 5.20pm Thursday9.00am - 3.20pm Friday9.00am - 11.20am 1.50pm - 4.20pm APPOINTMENT CLINIC Monday9.00am - 5.35pm Wednesday9.00am - 5.35pm Thursday9.00am - 5.35pm Friday9.00am - 11.20am 1.50pm - 4.30pm Doncaster Tel: 01302 553111/553112 Opening times Tuesday9.00am - 3.40pm Sheffield Tel: 0114 2766928 or we offer a wait service on weekday Monday8.15am - 1.00pm 2.30pm - 4.30pm Tuesday8:15am – 12:30pm 1:30pm – 6:30pm Wednesday8:00am – 11:30pm 12:30pm – 3:00pm Thursday8:15am – 12:30pm 1:30pm – 4:30pm Friday8:15am – 12:00pm 1:00pm – 3:30pm Mornings between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Monday9.00am - 11.45am2.00pm - 3.30pm3.30pm - 5.30pm** Tuesday9.00am - 11.45am2.00pm - 3.30pm4.30pm - 6.15pm Wednesday9.00am - 2.00pm Thursday9.00am - 1.00pm2.00pm - 3.30pm4.30pm - 6.15pm Friday9.00am - 11.45am2.00pm - 3.30pm Saturday9.00am - 11.45am (Emergency only) **Monday Youth Clinic Walk and Wait Barnsley Tel: 01226 432599 The health advisor's Tel: 01226 432210 Local Contraception Services Rotherham Contraception and Sexual Health Service Greasbrough Rd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 1RY Tel: 01709 423129 Open Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday 9.a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. –1 p.m. Walk In and Wait Access Available or Ring for an appointment and location of local clinics Doncaster Contraception and Sexual Health Service East Laith Gate House, East Laith Gate. Doncaster DN1 1JE Tel: 01302 640040 /44 Open Monday - Thursday: 9.30am to 7.00pm Friday - 9.30am to 4.30pm Saturday - 10am to 3.30pm Walk in Clinics available or ring for an appointment and location of local clinics Sheffield Contraception & Sexual Health Service Central Health Clinic, Mulberry Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 2PJ Tel: 0114 271 6816 OpenMonday to Friday 8.30am - 11.00am 12:30pm – 3:00pm Ring up for Youth and Men only clinic times Barnsley Contraception & Sexual Health Service Queens Road Clinic Near the Barnsley Metrodome, Barnsley S71 1AN Tel: 01226 249949 OpenMonday 9am - 6.30pm Tuesday 9am - 8pm Wednesday 9am - 8pm Thursday 9am - 9pm Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday 12pm - 2pm Sunday Closed Ring up for appointments and location of local clinics |
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