As part of National HIV Testing Week (5 – 11 February 2024), we’re encouraging people to get tested and know their HIV status. HIV testing is free, quick and easy. We even have self-test kits that can be ordered online to be done at home so you don’t need to attend a clinic. Visit STI tests […]
Our drop-in session for under 18s is moving. From Monday 27 November 2023, the drop-in will be held at the Oxford (Churchill Hospital) clinic rather than East Oxford (Rectory Road). The times will stay the same.
We have been made aware of a recent video on social media showing a case where someone’s contraceptive implant moved to an artery in her lungs. This is a very serious complication and we understand that this may have made some implant users concerned. We want to reassure all of our implant users that this […]
We have launched a new online system – your Personal Health Record (PHR). PHR gives you a secure health record online, allowing you to: Book / change and cancel appointments Order STI self-test kits View your STI self-test results For more information, including how to register, see about your Personal Health Record.
A recently published study has demonstrated a small increased risk of breast cancer in people using progestogen-only contraceptive methods (progestogen-only pills, implant, injection and progesterone coil / IUS). The increased risk is the same as the risk associated with using combined hormonal methods (combined pill, patch or vaginal ring). The small increased risk with the […]
We will be running a weekly clinic at Marcham Road Family Health Centre, starting on Tuesday 28th March 2023. The clinic is open by arrangement only (please do not drop in). For more information, see Abingdon clinic.
We will be running a monthly clinic at Bicester Community Hospital, starting on 15th March 2023. The clinic is open by arrangement only (please do not drop in). For more information, see Bicester clinic.
The opening times of the main phone line have changed as of Monday 28 November 2022. The new times are posted on the Contact us page.
Our clinic on Rectory Road, East Oxford, will be reopening in May. More details to follow shortly.
Oxfordshire Sexual Health Service does not tolerate any form of abuse towards its staff. This includes face to face and telephone communication. Anyone displaying unacceptable language or behaviour will be reported to the Trust’s security team, and we may choose to stop providing your care. There’s no excuse for abusive behaviour towards NHS staff (Oxford […]