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Monkeypox

There has recently been an increase in monkeypox cases within the UK, however the risk of catching it remains low. Monkeypox can affect anyone; however the majority of monkeypox cases in the UK continue to be in gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM), with the infection being passed on mainly through close contact between people in interconnected sexual networks. Therefore, these groups in particular are advised to be aware of the symptoms, especially any new rashes or lesions on any part of their body. If you have symptoms of monkeypox please contact a sexual health service or call NHS 111. For more information, please visit nhs.uk.

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Florey Clinic

21A Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN

Phone: 0118 322 7202 

Update 2nd August 2022: apologies due to the large volume of phonecalls we are receiving and the increased demand due to monkeypox there may be a delay in answering your phonecall.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.

If you are enquiring about the smallpox vaccine in line with the UKHSA current response to Monkeypox in the UK. We are in the process of contacting patients for when we receive the next vaccine supply. We currently have no vaccine supply available. Please refer to this page for further update. 

We are currently operating a telephone triage system and anybody requiring support will need to call us on 0118 322 7202 between 9.30am-4.30pmThe phone lines can be extremely busy - please be patient.  During periods of very high demand we may ask you to call back at another time.
 
Currently we are unable to provide an email service, we apologise for any inconvenience this will cause. Please contact the clinic on the above telephone number.

Please be assured that should you require to be seen in a clinic for any urgent need then capacity will be available to see you safely

Due to hospital restrictions you will be unable to access the clinic waiting room until your appointment time and will be asked to wait outside.  Please note that we are only able to allow patients into the clinic.  Friends or relatives will be asked to wait outside

Patients who are HIV positive, please call as normal and a member of the team will contact you regarding your care

 Home testing kits are available

These test for the 4 most common STI’s (Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis and HIV).

These kits are available to people aged 18 years and over who have no symptoms and live in Reading, Wokingam and West Berkshire
 
These measures will help us protect the health and safety of both patients and staff and we thank you for your cooperation


PLEASE CONTINUE TO REFER TO THIS WEBSITE BEFORE ATTENDING YOUR APPOINTMENT - AS CLINICS MAY CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE

The Florey clinic provides a free confidential integrated sexual health service in Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire. We won't share any information that you give us with anyone outside the clinic without your permission unless we are worried about your safety.

The clinic is staffed by both male and female doctors and nurses who undertake assessments and examinations. Depending on your needs you may need to see more than one member of staff during your attendance.

Following your arrival, please be aware that you may not be called through in arrival order as there are often different clinics running at the same time and some patients may have appointments for these clinics.

All services are free and there are no prescription charges.

Please note, we endeavor to see everyone, however, if demand is high for any particular clinic we may ask you to return for the next clinic.

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