In Swale there are 2 Sexual Health Clinics in operation that provide FREE and CONFIDENTIAL services to anyone aged 13+.
The Island Clinic, Sheppey Community Hospital, Plover Road, Minster on Sea, ME12 3LT.
Currently open: Tuesdays – 9am – 19.00
Wednesdays – 9am – 19.00
Thursdays – 1pm – 16.30
Sittingbourne Sexual Health, Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital, Bell Road, ME10 4DT:
Currently open: Tuesdays: 9am – 18.00
We can help with:
- STI testing and treatment
- Contraception – pills, patches, rings, injectables, implants and coils, and emergency contraception.
- Pregnancy testing
- Genital Rashes – genital warts, herpes, molluscum – diagnosis and treatment
- Testing following sexual assaults (direct to Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) first)
- PEP & PREP
You do not need a referral – you can call 0300 790 0245 to book an appointment, pop into clinic when open, to speak with one of our team, or visit www.kent.gov.uk/sexualhealth. We also have a text line: 07700103674 which is very popular with young people.
We have a dedicated outreach team that can visit patients who are unable to get into clinic for whatever reason. We also cater for SEN through our Apple Tree clinics.
Please click here to visit Kent County Council’s sexual health page . The page contains information on STI home testing, Contraception, and psychosexual therapy, as well as a tool to find your nearest clinic.