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Adult Sexual Health Service

Source: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/services/sexual-health-hub

We provide a free, confidential and non‑judgemental service for adults that includes:

• STI testing – free clinic appointments and home testing kits (for gonorrhoea, chlamydia, syphilis and HIV) are available if you live in Bracknell Forest, Slough or the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. If you have symptoms, call the clinic directly.
• Contraception – advice and provision of condoms, birth control pills, patches, injections, IUD/IUS (coil) and other methods. Details on each option are on the Contraception page.
• Emergency contraception – available up to 5 days after unprotected sex; you can get it at our Garden Clinics, pharmacies (free under 21) or via NHS Choices. Call the booking line 0300 365 7777 to arrange.
• HIV services – testing, PrEP (daily prevention medication) and PEP (emergency treatment within 72 hours). Appointments can be booked through the Lilie Hub.
• Psychosexual Therapy – specialist support for erectile dysfunction, genito‑pelvic pain, orgasmic difficulties and other sexual concerns (adults only).
• Booking – appointments open daily at 9 am on the Lilie Hub (online) or by calling the booking line Monday‑Friday 10 am‑2 pm (Wednesday 10 am‑1 pm). Out‑of‑hours help: call your GP, NHS 111 or a local pharmacist.

Children & Young People (under 18) Sexual Health Service

Source: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/services/children-and-young-people-in-care-service

We also run a confidential sexual health hub for children, young people and adults. For under‑18s we offer:

• Walk‑in clinics – no appointment needed.
  • Slough Garden Clinic: Wednesdays 3:30 pm‑5:30 pm.
  • Bracknell Garden Clinic: Thursdays 10 am‑6 pm (or 3:30 pm‑5:30 pm in other listings).
• STI testing – same free testing options as adults, including home kits where available.
• Contraception – advice and provision (condoms, pills, IUD/IUS, etc.). Implant removals are not offered at walk‑in clinics but can be arranged via referral.
• Emergency contraception – accessible at the walk‑in clinics and pharmacies (free under 21).
• Referral – you need a referral from your GP; bring the referral letter to the appointment.
• Contact – call the same booking line 0300 365 7777 or use the Lilie Hub to book.

General next steps

• If you think you may have an STI or need contraception, book an appointment or order a home testing kit.
• For urgent concerns (e.g., possible HIV exposure), seek PEP within 72 hours via NHS 111 or your local pharmacy.
• Always feel free to ask for a chaperone or interpreter during your visit.

This information is generated by AI using generalised information from this website. For personal advice, contact NHS 111, your GP or other healthcare provider.