Information for professionals

This hub is for professionals working with young people and adults who may need support to talk about sexual health and access the right services.

GPs

If you're a GP or healthcare professional looking for referral or commissioning information, please visit our GPs and healthcare professionals page.

Patients and public

If you're a patient or member of the public, please visit our Sexual Health Service pages to find advice, support and information about how to access care.

Our support for professionals

You will find clear information and practical resources to support sexual health conversations and signposting, if you work in education, health, social care, and community care.

Our support includes: 

  • advice and guidance on sexual health services
  • support with signposting and referrals
  • accessible information about consent, contraception, and sexual wellbeing
  • partnership and outreach working
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Training & education

We offer sexual health training for professionals working with young people, and adults.

Training can be tailored to meet the needs of your organisation or service, and cover topics such as:

  • sexual health awareness
  • consent and healthy relationships
  • contraception options
  • sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
  • supporting young people and vulnerable groups
  • communicating about sexual health in a safe and inclusive way

Contact us to discuss training options or request a session.

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Outreach & partnership working

We work in partnership with organisations to deliver outreach sessions across the community. This may include educational settings, youth services, community organisations, and health or social care services.

You can contact us if you're interested in partnership working or would like to explore outreach opportunities.

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Resources for professionals

We provide a range of resources to support professionals working with young people and adults, such as:

  • accessible information, like Easy Read sexual health resources
  • videos to support conversations about consent
  • videos about contraception
  • professional materials to support signposting and service awareness

Resources are designed to support your work and can be used alongside conversations or advice you provide.

Resources will be coming soon.

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Professional enquiries

Sexual Health Service - Professionals enquiries

If you would like further information about training or education, partnership or outreach working, resources for professionals, or referral pathways, then please get in touch. Please note that this information is for professional enquires

Contact number: 0300 365 7777 (option 5)

Email: gardenclinicadmin@berkshire.nhs.uk