Sexual health services
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SH:24 for postal STI testing (for patients without symptoms) and emergency and routine contraceptive pills for patients older than 16 years.
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Brook sexual health: Patients can phone 0300 3030 714 or email cornwallreferrals@brook.org.uk for:
- STI testing and treatment.
- contraception, including long-acting methods and emergency contraception with IUD.
- pregnancy testing and help with pregnancy choices.
- HIV support
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information and advice around all aspects of sexual health and well-being.
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Selected pharmacies offer walk-in emergency contraception. There may be a charge for some.
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C-card scheme – offers free condoms for patients aged 13 to 24 years.
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Termination of pregnancy- Patients can self-refer to:
- RCHT Abortion Services on (01872) 226720, 9am- 4pm, Mon-Fri or emailing ciosICB.health@nhs.net. They will then be directed to either RCHT or Marie Stopes in St Austell.
- MSI Choices (Marie Stopes) in St Austell – patients can self-refer online or by calling 0345 300 8090. Offers termination of pregnancy for later gestation (i.e. after 14 weeks).