Several people in the UK have been diagnosed with a rare infection called monkeypox. While monkeypox can affect anyone, the risk to the UK population remains low. People are advised to stay alert to new rashes or lesions on any part of their body. Most recent cases have been in gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. These groups in particular are advised to be aware of the symptoms. If you have symptoms of monkepox please contact a sexual health service or call NHS 111. For more information, please visit nhs.uk.
21A Craven Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 5AN
Phone: 0118 322 7202
The Florey clinic provides a free, confidential, integrated sexual health service in Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire providing a one stop shop for your sexual health and contraception needs. We won't share any information 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.
Sex is a normal part of most people's lives. Whatever your sexuality or preference we are not here to judge but to help inform your choices and to support you to remain healthy.
All services are free and there are no prescription charges.
Update 31/05/2022: We are currently experiencing a high volume of phonecalls and are only able to accept time sensitive or urgent calls. If your matter is not urgent please call after the bank holiday weekend. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Apologies the Florey Clinic is closed on bank holidays and will be closed on Thursday 2nd June and Friday 3rd June. We apologise for any inconvenience caused
Monday |
PRE-BOOKED APPOINTMENTS ONLY |
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Tuesday |
PRE-BOOKED APPOINTMENTS ONLY |
Wednesday |
PRE-BOOKED APPOINTMENTS ONLY |
Thursday |
PRE-BOOKED APPOINTMENTS ONLY |
Friday |
PRE-BOOKED APPOINTMENTS ONLY |
Saturday |
CLOSED |
Sunday | CLOSED |
Sexual Health Screening is available for all.
Emergency contraception is available for all.
Contraception is provided for women aged 25 and under. Some methods of contraception may require a second visit for fitting or insertion. You will be given an appointment for this during your first visit. Please be aware that this second visit may be at a different location.
If you are aged 26 and over and want contraception services, then a referral from your GP will be required.
We also provide on-going care and treatment for people living with HIV.
People with no symptoms: Men usually just need to provide a urine sample. Women usually just need to take their own vaginal swab.
Routine blood tests are taken for HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis (if indicated).
People with symptoms: A full genital examination will be undertaken. For women this includes an internal examination. Various swabs may be taken during this examination as required to provide the best possible care. Depending on what is seen, treatment may be provided during this initial attendance.
Routine blood tests are taken for HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis (if indicated).
Results from all tests are available after 10 working days and are sent via text message.
If you are a woman aged 26 or over and would like contraception we are unable to provide this for you without a referral letter from your GP. We are only able to accept referrals if they meet a certain criteria. Emergency contraception is available regardless of age.