Sexual health services for gay, bisexual and all men who have sex with men. The services are free of charge and confidential. You don't need to see your GP or another health professional first. Services available at Sandyford for gay, bisexual and all men who have sex with men. There are different options available at Sandyford. You can book an express test online at a time and location that works for you or you can attend Sexual Health Screening at Pipeworks.
Call us on if you think you have symptoms of HIV infection or have been exposed to the virus in the past 72 hours. The line is open Mondays to Fridays from 8. You can book an express test online at a time and location that works for you or you can attend a community drop-in sexual health screening at The Pipeworks. Further details here. If you think you have symptoms or questions about your sexual health, and have not already done so, please call PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis.
If taken correctly, it is highly effective at stopping HIV being passed on. If you think you have been exposed to HIV you can reduce your risk of becoming infected by taking post exposure prophylaxis PEP which is a short course of medication. You can access PEP by phoning Sandyford on A nurse will ask you some questions to find out if PEP is suitable for you and will give you an appointment if required.
PEP can be taken up to 72 hours 3 days after sexual exposure but is more likely to be effective within 24 hours 1 day so it's important to act very quickly. Mpox is a rare viral infection that usually causes a high temperature fever and a body rash that lasts a few weeks.
You can find out more about Mpox and getting vaccinated at Sandyford on our Mpox information page. Shigella is a type of bacteria that causes severe stomach upset. Infection can be treated with a course of antibiotics. It's passed on through infected faeces poo , either sexually or through contaminated food.
