Sexual Health

Riverside Health Centre - Retford Surgery
Riverside Walk Retford Nottinghamshire
Your local GP practice covering Retford Ring our main telephone line on 01777 713330 to book an appointment
Contact Riverside Walk Retford Nottinghamshire
Email: retford@riversidehealth.co.uk
Phone: 01777 713330 / Fax - 01777 711 966
Website: http://riversidehealth.co.uk/
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The NHS and Public Health England (PHE) are extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.
Stay at home if you have either:
- a high temperature - you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature)
- a new, continuous cough. This means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)
- loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. This means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal.
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital
Use the 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do
Read the NHS advice about staying home including how long to isolate for.
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:
- You feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- Your condition gets worse
- Your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
For further information on: High risk groups, How to avoid catching and spreading coronavirus and Pregnancy advice. Go to: nhs.uk/coronavirus.
For information on social distancing, go to: gov.uk/guidance-on-social-distancing
Ring our main telephone line on 01777 713330 to book an appointment. Say immediately if your call is an emergency.Your condition may be assessed by a triage Doctor, who will then either provide you with advice or give you an appointment to see a doctor, nurse or other health professional.
If your condition is non urgent, you can expect to see a GP within two to seven working days, though you may have to wait longer if you want to see a particular G.P.
The nurses based in our practice treat patients for a wide range of common conditions.
Telephone Consultations
We can also provide you with a telephone consultation, if this is more appropriate, e.g. for advice, test results or other query. Please request a telephone appointment when speaking to the receptionist.
If you need to speak to a doctor urgently, we will either put you through as soon as we can or take your telephone number and the doctor will ring you back when possible.
Chaperone
If the doctor or nurse considers it appropriate, you will be offered the presence of a chaperone during your consultation, or you may request one.
Alternatively, you may prefer to bring a friend or relative with you to your appointment.
OUT OF HOURS
If you or your family need urgent medical care when the surgery is closed, please phone the usual daytime surgery number (01777 713330) and your call will be re-directed to the out-of hours service. Alternatively call the Out of Hours Service on 111. Your needs will be assessed and you will either be given advice or arrangements will be made for you to be seen by a healthcare professional.
This service provides Emergency Cover Only and is for urgent problems that cannot wait till the following morning when normal surgery resumes.
CANCELLATIONS
Please inform us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend for your appointment so that we can allocate your appointment to another patient.
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NHS Walk-in Centre
Situated in Worksop. This is a led drop-in service offering health advice, information and treatment of minor ailments by experienced NHS nurses and health information advisors. It is open 365 days a year from 8am-8pm.

Tuxford Medical Centre
Faraday Avenue Tuxford Newark
Contact Faraday Avenue Tuxford Newark
Phone: 01777 870 203
The NHS and Public Health England (PHE) are extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal. Stay at home for 7 days if you have either: Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you’re staying at home. Read the NHS advice about staying home. Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if: Only call 111 if you cannot get help online. Further information is available on nhs.uk/coronavirus. Tuxford doctors' surgery provides the highest quality healthcare to patients in the area. Our doctors, nurses and all our other staff are dedicated to offering a professional service.Coronavirus
Opening Hours
Monday | 08:30-18:30 |
Tuesday | 08:30-18:30 |
Wednesday | 08:30-18:30 |
Thursday | 08:30-18:30 |
Friday | 08:30-18:30 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
See our website for other information:

Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services (Formerly known as Nottinghamshire Rape Crisis Centre)
30 Chaucer Street, Nottingham
Support to women over the age of 16 who have suffered any form of sexual violence.
Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services (Formerly known as Nottinghamshire Rape Crisis Centre)
30 Chaucer Street, Nottingham

Contact 30 Chaucer Street, Nottingham
Email: No email address available
Phone: 0115 941 0440 - helpline 0115 947 0064 - office
Website: https://www.nwgnetwork.org/services/nottingham-rape-crisis/
Women and girls over 14 and over or concerned friends/family can contact us for emotional and practical support. No problem is too small or unimportant if it is causing worry and distress. NRCC acknowledges that sexual violence can also affect men and can now offer them the ISVA service. Men cannot be seen at NRCC but we offer another safe environment where they can. In the future men will be able to attend Nottingham Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC).
We provide a telephone helpline, face to face support and counselling, accompanying and support service to hospitals, police and courts.

British Pregnancy Advisory Service
BPAS is the leading provider of abortion services in the UK, with a national network of consultation centres and clinics.
COVID19 update, 10th August 2020 - Coronavirus (COVID-19) essential information. Treatment is available at all gestations up to 24 weeks. Open as usual - here if you need us
We also provide:
Contraception
Counselling
Sterilisation, Vasectomy and Vasectomy Reversal
STI testing, BPAS by post
Information on abortion policy and practice

Survivors Helping Each other (SHE)
1 Byron Street Mansfield Nottinghamshire
To provide a variety of self help based support for young people & women over the age of 16 years who are survivors of sexual abuse. To promote public education and awareness of long term effects of sexual abuse.
Contact 1 Byron Street Mansfield Nottinghamshire
Email: info@she-uk.org.uk
Phone: 01623 622 916
Website: http://she-uk.org.uk
COVID-19 Virus Charity Update
We are closing the Lounges and all face-to face therapy in line with the government’s advice on social distancing, but we are committed to maintaining counselling and support through digital contact or by phone where possible. The position of the government and the measures in place are changing daily so we will stay in touch and be clear about what it means for our charity and for you, our service users.
Please keep in regular contact with your key worker/ therapist via Skype or by telephone during this time. Rachael will be in touch with everyone who attends the Lounge to discuss further measures, including group support. Your therapist will be in touch to organise continued therapy in whatever method suits you best.
Stay safe, everyone, and bear with us as we try to maintain your support in this difficult time.
Survivors Helping Each other (SHE) provides the following support services:
- Provides services for females only
- Information service
- Support service
Survivors Helping Each other (SHE) provides the above services to women who suffered any of the following types of abuse in childhood:
- Emotional abuse
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Rape
To provide a variety of self help based support for young people & women over the age of 16yrs who are survivors of sexual abuse. To promote public education and awareness of long term effects of sexual abuse. We offer mutual support, drop in and crisis support, befriending, mentoring, creative therapy, personal development skills, volunteering, skills and literacy.
Weekly drop in and crisis support - first call for details in your area.

Age UK
Unit 1 Ten Pound Walk Doncaster
Age UK works with and for older people in making the most of later life.
Contact Unit 1 Ten Pound Walk Doncaster
Email: admin@ageukdoncaster.org.uk
Phone: 01302 812345
Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/doncaster/about-us/contact-us/
COVID19 update, 20th July 2020 - for details please call 01302 812345
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/ Our free national advice line and local advice helps hundreds of thousands of people every year.
Age UK Doncaster provides services including homecare, cleaning services, day services, home and garden services and a home from hospital service.
Age UK Doncaster can also offer information and advice on a range of issues including money, housing, health and social care etc.
The Naz Project
30 Black's Rd, Hammersmith, London
Providing sexual health and HIV prevention and support services. LGBT+
Contact 30 Black's Rd, Hammersmith, London
Email: info@naz.org.uk
Phone: 0208 7411879
Website: http://www.naz.org.uk
COVID-19 has drastically impacted the services we offer and how we work with service users.
The casework team spoke to 301 people living with HIV positive in under 72 hours. They were all extremely anxious about having to self-isolate and how they were going to earn a living.
Since the lockdown, NAZ has been actively supporting the immediate needs of our clients: providing food, referrals and advice on welfare and benefits.
Services In Covid
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Weekly food and toiletries drop off.
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Case support to access funds, benefits and housing.
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Open Mic – call and speak to us about what’s on your mind.
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Counselling service – free counselling service.
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Campaigning – making sure those in power understand the impact COVID-19 is having on our communities and holding to account on how they respond.
HIV Care & Support
The NAZ HIV Care and Support Service is dedicated to enabling people to accept their diagnosis and live life to its fullest.
Community Programmes
We offer a range of programmes tailored to serve different needs, creating a safe and supportive community.
Counselling & Wellbeing
We provide counselling and psychotherapy to those experiencing difficulties with their sexuality, relationships and sexual health.
Policy & Advocacy
We influence policy and practice to address the challenges and sexual health inequalities our communities face.
What we do
Our work is situated in a sobering reality. BAME communities are disproportionately impacted by poor HIV, sexual and reproductive health compared to their white counterparts:
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The highest population rates of STI diagnoses are among people of Black or mixed ethnicity, with Black Caribbeans having the highest diagnosis rates of many STIs of all ethnic groups. The majority of these cases are among persons living in areas of high deprivation. These high rates of STI diagnoses are most likely due to a combination of cultural, economic and behavioural factors.
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This disproportionality is particularly pronounced for gonorrhoea1 which increased in diagnoses by 34% between 2017 and 2018 for people of Black Caribbean ethnicity.
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In 2018, 52% of Black African heterosexual women were diagnosed at a late stage of HIV infection in 2018, compared to 43% overall.
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Mothers from Black ethnicities are at nearly five times higher risk of dying in childbirth than white mothers.
At the heart of our work is a passion and drive to redress sexual health inequalities to enable all people from minority communities to enjoy positive sexual health and well-being.
Our work is available in multiple languages and works across four key areas:
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Care and Support Services for people impacted and living with HIV
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Sexual health prevention and promotions services
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Clinical Services: HIV/ selected STI pop-up services and psycho therapeutic counselling
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Research, influencing and policy
Hours of operation
Mon-Fri: 9:30AM to 5:30PM
The Health Shop
12 Broad Street Nottingham NG1 3AL
Provides one-to-one support around LGBT+ and domestic violence.
Contact 12 Broad Street Nottingham NG1 3AL
Email: info@notinghamrecoverynetwork.com
Phone: 0115 8441855
Website: https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/the-health-shop
What we do
Here at The Health Shop, we offer advice and support on a wide range of issues regarding substance abuse and sexual health. Some services can be provided on a drop-in basis but others require an appointment.
Sexual health:
We provide a sexual health service which offers non-invasive testing for sexually transmitted infections (including oral and anal screening) for people who don’t have any symptoms. We also offer hepatitis B vaccinations.
We provide a range of condoms, lube, gloves and dams, emergency hormonal contraception (the morning after pill) and pregnancy testing. We also have specific information on chemsex.
The service is a C-Card registration and pick up point.
Harm reduction:
We provide:
- a specialist outreach needle and syringe exchange
- blood-borne virus testing and vaccinations
- harm reduction advice
Contact us:
For more information about our services visit www.nottinghamwellbeinghub.org.
The Health Shop
Nottingham Wellbeing Hub
73 Hounds Gate
Nottingham
NG1 6BB
0115 844 1855
0800 066 5362
info@notinghamrecoverynetwork.com
Opening hours
Monday 9.30am-4.30pm
Tuesday 9.30am -4.30pm
Wednesday 9.30pm-6.00pm
Thursday 9.30am-4.30pm
Friday 9.30am-4.30pm
Saturday 9.30am-12.00pm

Bassetlaw TriHealth Integrated Sexual Health Service
Ryton Street Worksop Nottinghamshire
Bassetlaw Contraception and Sexual Health Services have joined together to become TriHealth
Bassetlaw TriHealth Integrated Sexual Health Service
Ryton Street Worksop Nottinghamshire

Contact Ryton Street Worksop Nottinghamshire
Phone: 01909 506418
COVID19 Update, 3rd August 2020 - for up to date information please visit - https://bassetlawtrihealth.dbh.nhs.uk/
The service offers appoitments and walk in clinics - all in the strictest confidence
TriHealth offers a confidential, non-judgemental service that is freely accessible to people of all ages.
The service is provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust working in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council. Within this service, we wish to provide personalised care in a friendly atmosphere, fully meeting the sexual health needs of each individual person.
What happens at our clinics?
We offer at all our clinics:
- Testing and treatment for sexual infections and genital problems
- All forms of contraception including emergency contraception
- HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C screening and Hepatitis B vaccination
- Care and support for people living with HIV
- Advice, support, and information about all sexual health concerns
- Free condoms
- Referral for psychosexual counselling.
We’re confidential
Information you discuss with us is strictly confidential. Your records are kept in the Sexual Health Department and your information would not normally be shared with any other hospital department or your GP without your knowledge.
We will not give your test results to anyone else without your permission. On the rare occasion that we do need to give information to a third party, we will always aim to tell you. The only reason we would do this is if we felt you or someone else were at risk of serious harm.
How long will you be in the clinic?
When you drop into the walk in clinic it may already be full to capacity which unfortunately means we may not be able to see you that day. You will be offered an appointment to attend another day. Any urgent cases will be assessed daily through a nurse triage system.
We do not fit or remove implants or coils in walk in clinics
If you have come to a ‘walk-in’ session, they can be very busy and you may be here for up to 2-3 hours. If you have come for an appointment, we aim to see you within half an hour of your given time. Seeing the doctor/nurse, having tests taken, and getting your results and treatment can take up to one hour.
C-Card
C Card scheme - free sexual health advice and condom service for young people
The C Card scheme allows young people to get access to condoms, lubricants and ask any questions they have about sex, sexually transmitted infections and relationships.
You don't have to be having sex to use this service. The advice is free and confidential and is aimed at helping young people make the right choice about sexual health.
The scheme is available from a range of places including:
- health centres
- GP practices
- youth centres
- colleges and schools
- pharmacies.
For more information on the C Card Scheme, please check out our website: www.ccardnottinghamshire.co.uk.
http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/health-and-wellbeing/sexual-health/c-card
Nottinghamshire County Council Customer Service Centre
The customer service centre can provide you with information about the services for you or the person you care for.
Contact
Email: enquries@nottscc.gov.uk
Phone: 0300 500 80 80
Website: http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/
NCC Customer Service Centre can arrange for the person you are caring for to have an assessment.
Call 0300 500 80 80
Monday - Friday 08.00 am - 8.00pm
Or you can email them directly Email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk
Visit the NCC Website: http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/
Pride of Place: England's LGBTQ Heritage
The Axis 10 Holliday Street Birmingham
Pride of Place uncovers and celebrates places of LGBTQ heritage across England
Contact The Axis 10 Holliday Street Birmingham
Email: midlands@HistoricEngland.org.uk
Phone: 0121 625 6888
Website: https://historicengland.org.uk/research/inclusive-heritage/lgbtq-heritage-project/
Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Our offices are closed and customer services are currently contactable by email only.
Queer heritage is everywhere. What we today call Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer (LGBTQ) histories are embedded in the buildings and landscapes all around us. Pride of Place uncovers and celebrates places of LGBTQ heritage across England, ranging from the frontiers of Roman Britain to the gay pubs and clubs that remain important in our lives today.
Details of Birmingham Office which covers the Midlands and includes Nottinghamshire are below.
BCVS Community Advisor
BCVS@ThePriory The Old Abbey School Priorswell Road Worksop Nottinghamshire
The BCVS Community Advisor can offer supported navigation for all patients registered with a Bassetlaw GP.. Community Advisor os part of Bassetlaw Social Prescribing Service.
BCVS Community Advisor
BCVS@ThePriory The Old Abbey School Priorswell Road Worksop Nottinghamshire

Contact BCVS@ThePriory The Old Abbey School Priorswell Road Worksop Nottinghamshire
Email: communityadvisor@bcvs.org.uk
Phone: 01909 476118
Website: https://www.bcvs.org.uk/bcvs-services/services/community-advisor
IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF BASSETLAW RESIDENTS THROUGH SUPPORTED
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION INTO LOCAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT GROUPS
The Community Advisor is a specialist with a wealth of knowledge and experience about services across Bassetlaw, helping individuals to access non-medical support services from voluntary organisations and community groups.
Anyone over the age of 16 who is registered with a Bassetlaw GP can access this service.
You can ask at your GP Reception when the Community Advisor will be visiting your local surgery or contact us directly here at BCVS.
The Community Advisor will discuss with the individual how one of the many voluntary or community services may help them improve their health and wellbeing alongside any existing medical treatment.
The Community Advisor can help you to:
- Identify groups which may offer additional support to help you understand and manage your medical condition
- Access community social groups by giving you a named contact and specific group information
- Access benefits, debt and welfare advice
- Address loneliness and isolation issues by encouraging participation with local activity group
- Access information and advice on a wide range of services for the whole family
Your Community Advisor will be able to identify suitable support options and they will afford the time to find contact details of the leaders of groups and services to make the access as smooth as possible.
There are several ways to make contact with the Community Advisor:
You can ring the Community Advisor direct for telephone advice. Available Monday to Friday on 01909 476118 Ext 24.

Nottinghamshire Help Yourself - Directory of Services
The Nottinghamshire Help Yourself website promote activities, help and support that are available in Nottinghamshire for local residents.
Contact
Email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk
Phone: 0300 500 80 80
Website: https://www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk/kb5/nottinghamshire/directory/home.page
This directory is maintained and operated by Nottinghamshire County Council.
If you need help using this directory or would like to contact us for more information, please get in touch with one of our friendly advisors using the details below:
Telephone: 0300 500 80 80
CSC minicom: 01623 434993
Email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk
We are open Monday – Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm.
If your query is specifically around SEND, please email local.offer@nottscc.gov.uk.
If your query is specifically for Supported Self Care, please call 0300 303 2600 or email selfcarehub@selfhelp.org.uk.