CONTRACEPTION AND SEXUAL HEALTH
PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
Disclaimer: The information contained in this page is intended for use by medical professionals only. Information for patients can be found under the ‘Services’ tab on the home page. If you are in any doubt or require further advice please contact us on 0115 846 8888.
BASHH GUIDELINES
STI clinical guidance and patient info leaflets: https://www.bashh.org/guidelines
Links to each info leaflet also available on Patient Information page in this section of UNHS website
BNF
Combined pill preparations: https://bnf.nice.org.uk/treatment-summary/contraceptives-hormonal.html
BPAS
Patients can self-refer for an abortion. Tel: 03457 304030 www.bpas.org
C-CARD
Free condoms for Nottingham City residents aged 13-24. http://www.ccardnottingham.com/
Students register for C-card at Student Union Advice Centre, C floor, Portland Building, Tel: 0115 846 8730
Non-students – book an HCA appointment here at Cripps Health Centre or contact Nottingham Sexual Health Service https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/sexual-health-services Tel: 0115 9627 627
CONTRACEPTION CHOICES
Evidence based contraception information website: https://www.contraceptionchoices.org/
FPA LEAFLETS
Go to Patient Information page or select from: https://www.fpa.org.uk/professionals/resources/leaflet-and-booklet-downloads
FSRH
https://www.fsrh.org/home/
UKMEC Summary Sheet https://www.fsrh.org/standards-and-guidance/documents/ukmec-2016-summary-sheets/
UKMEC Full Guidance http://ukmec.pagelizard.com/2016
Clinical Guidance (method specific) https://www.fsrh.org/standards-and-guidance/current-clinical-guidance/
Combined Hormonal Contraception – missed pill/patch/ring guidance
https://www.fsrh.org/documents/interim-fsrh-guidance-on-incorrect-use-of-combined-hormonal/
Diagnosis of Migraine With or Without Aura:
http://ukmec.pagelizard.com/2016#sectionc/diagnosis_of_migraine_with_or_without_aura
Drug Interactions
https://www.fsrh.org/standards-and-guidance/documents/ceu-clinical-guidance-drug-interactions-with-hormonal/
Emergency Contraception - decision making algorithm on pages 13 & 14 of download
https://www.fsrh.org/standards-and-guidance/documents/ceu-clinical-guidance-emergency-contraception-march-2017/
Late Depo Guidance page 21 of download
https://www.fsrh.org/standards-and-guidance/documents/cec-ceu-guidance-injectables-dec-2014/
Switching & Starting https://www.fsrh.org/standards-and-guidance/documents/fsrh-ceu-switching-document-feb-2019/
GENDER
Nottingham based services and support groups:
https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/nottingham-centre-for-transgender-health
https://www.tranzwiki.net/
Information regarding NHS screening programmes for trans people: file:///C:/Users/emis2000/Downloads/Transgender_cross_programme_screening_leaflet%20PHE%20leaflet.pdf
HIV
BASHH guidance https://www.bashhguidelines.org/current-guidelines/hiv/
NICE guidance https://cks.nice.org.uk/hiv-infection-and-aids#!management
PrEP is available at https://www.iwantprepnow.co.uk/
Nottingham Sexual Health Service. Tel: 0115 9627 627 https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/sexual-health-services
Terence Higgins Trust https://www.tht.org.uk/
HPV
NHS vaccination schedule for girls and boys https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/hpv-human-papillomavirus-vaccine/
Jo’s Trust - info about HPV and cervical cancer https://www.jostrust.org.uk/
MENOPAUSE
NICE guidance https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23
HRT Guidance https://thebms.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/HRT-Guide-160516.pdf
British Menopause Society https://thebms.org.uk/
NOTTINGHAM SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES
Tel: 0115 9627 627 https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/sexual-health-services
PREGNANCY PLANNING
Pre-conception advice https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/planning-pregnancy
PSYCHOSEXUAL Specialist Sexual Health Counselling
This service is available for both male and female clients (16 and over) living in Nottingham City who meet the following criteria:
- Engaging in risky sexual behaviour.
- Engaging in Chemsex
- Have a diagnosis (either recent or historic) of an STI that is creating emotional concern.
- Have difficulties with sexuality or gender identity
- Have difficulty adhering to medication for HIV.
Clients are offered an initial clinical assessment to ascertain suitability and then, if appropriate, clients can be seen for up to 8 sessions. The Sexual Health Services counselling service is available at a selection of venues depending on individual need. People can be seen at either:
CHANDOS CLINIC, CITY HOSPITAL
VICTORIA HEALTH CENTRE, GLASSHOUSE STREET
GU MEDICINE BUILDING, CITY HOSPITAL
Clients can self-refer or referrals are accepted from other agencies. Contact the team to (self) refer or more info: Email: SHS.Counselling@nuh.nhs.uk or Tel: 01159 627 627
SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre) The Topaz Centre
Tel: 0800 085 9993
Secure Email: notts.sarc@nhs.net https://www.topazcentre.org/
Sex Workers
It is estimated that 5% of students are involved in sex work and could be at increased risk of STI’s or sexual assault. http://www.thestudentsexworkproject.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/TSSWP-Research-Summary-English.pdf
STI screening
Asymptomatic screening is available to people aged under 25 at Cripps Health Centre includes a bloods for HIV and syphilis and a vaginal swab (women) or urine sample (men) for chlamydia & gonorrhoea.
Self-testing kits for Chlamydia are available to those aged under 25 located outside the toilets in the main Reception area of Cripps Health Centre. Results are provided via text message.
Over 25’s should contact Nottingham Sexual Health Service https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/sexual-health-services Tel: 0115 9627 627 to arrange screening.
FSRH covid advice for professionals:
https://www.fsrh.org/fsrh-and-covid-19-resources-and-information-for-srh/
UNHS patient information lealfets
How to take the Combined Contraceptive Pill
Advice before a contraceptive implant fitting
Your new implant
Advice before a coil is fitted
Your new coil