West Berkshire Community Hospital

How Is The Service Provided

This clinic provides a confidential service, this means 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.

We have vaccines available for monkey pox (small pox vaccine). Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men may be eligible for the vaccine. Please call us on 01183227202 and you will be called back by a clinician to check your eligibility. 

Please contact 0118 322 7202 for advice or for an appointment
at the main Florey clinic.

We're really sorry but we will be closed on Thursdays until further notice.
Our Monday clinic remains open as normal. 

Apologies the clinic is closed on bank holidays and we will be closed on Monday 19th September for the bank holiday. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Florey Clinic.

Opening Times

Monday	3pm - 4.30pm - Contraception for women aged 25 and under 3pm - 4.30pm - Emergency contraception for women of any age
Tuesday	CLOSED
Wednesday	CLOSED
Thursday	CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Friday	CLOSED
Saturday	CLOSED
Sunday	CLOSED

Who Is Eligible For This Service

Sexual Health Screening is available online if you are over the age of 18.

If you are over 18 years old, you can order a home testing kit here

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.

Emergency contraception is available for all.

If you are aged 26 and over and want contraception services, then a referral from your GP will be required.

What Will Happen At Your Appointment

Mondays:

• Contraception for women aged 25 and under.  We will discuss your contraception needs and work with you to provide the best method for your requirements
• Emergency contraception for women of any age
• Sexual Health screening for over 18's is not available. Please order a test kit here

Thursdays:

• Young persons service providing Sexual Health testing for people under 18 years old who have nothing wrong with them (asymptomatic check up)
• Treatment provided if you have been told you have chlamydia 
• Contraception for women aged 25 and under.  We will discuss your contraception needs and work with you to provide the best method for your requirements
• Emergency contraception for women of any age
• Sexual Health screening for over 18's is not available. Please order a test kit here

Sexual Health testing for people under 18 years old 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).

Results from all tests are available after 14 working days and are sent via text message.

Useful Information For Patients

Intrauterine devices (IUD) or intrauterine systems (IUS) are only fitted by appointment on a Monday and some Thursday clinics.  If you require this method of contraception then this appointment will be booked for you or you may be asked to attend the main Florey clinic.

Making A Referral

All services are walk in and wait, no referral or appointment required.

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.  Emergency contraception is available regardless of age.