BNNNSG Sexual Health

Information for pharmacies regarding changes to Unity Sexual Health services

In response to COVID-19, we have made changes to our services. From Monday 23 March 2020, there is no walk in service at Unity Central Health Clinic and some of our Community Clinics are closing. Changes may occur at short notice. Please see our website for up-to- date information: https://www.unitysexualhealth.co.uk/

The changes are as follows:

1. From 23 March 2020, there will be a reduced service at Unity Young People’s Community Clinics. From 30 March 2020, there will be no service at Unity Young People’s Community Clinics. After 30 March 2020, please call 0117 3426900.
2. If you do not have any symptoms and would like an STI screen please request a test online at: www.unitysexualhealth.co.uk . This service is only available for residents of Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
3. If you have severe symptoms or need to see someone urgently about a sexual health issue, please call 0117 3426900. Telephone line opening hours are:

   Monday-Thursday: 8:30-17:00 and Friday and Saturday: 9:30-12:30.

   If you have any concerns, please contact your GP or call 111. If you have severe pain or if it is a medical emergency, call 999.

We are advising people of the following:

4. If you are due a Hepatitis B vaccination, please call 0117 3426900. We will not be providing Hepatitis A and HPV (GARDASIL®) vaccinations until further notice. If you have queries, please call 0117 3426944.
5. If you require emergency contraception and are aged less than 25 years old, you can get this for free at any pharmacy or your GP. If you are aged over 25 years old, you can purchase this from any pharmacy or contact your GP. If you are having difficulties in obtaining emergency contraception, please call 0117 3426900.
6. Unity are not able to provide the following services until further notice:
   •   emergency copper coil
   •   routine hormone or copper coil fitting or removal
   •   routine sub dermal contraceptive implant insertion or removal

     In the interim, you may need to use condoms or seek alternative contraception. If you would like advice about this, please call 0117 3426900.

7. For queries about oral contraception (pills), please call 0117 3426900.
8. Unity can provide repeat DEPO-PROVERA® contraception injections but we have a

   reduced capacity. Please call 0117 3426900.

9. If you are on the PrEP Impact trial or have queries about PEPSE, please call 0117

   3426944.

Please direct any queries to 0117 3426913 or email: [email protected] 2020-03-18 Information for pharmacy V1.1