Change of Provider for Online Services
From 1st February we are changing the provider of our online services from SH:24 to SH.UK.
This will not affect the service you receive. The testing kits provided by SH.UK will test for the same infections, and emergency contraception and oral contraception options will still be available.
Everything will continue to be sent in plain packaging and is free to order and post back. For more information on SH.UK visit their website.
Any tests or contraception ordered via SH:24 before 1st February will still be processed.
Please note: Over the weekend of Saturday 31st January – Sunday 1st February, there will be no ordering links on this page, due to website updates. The orders link will be added on Monday 2nd February.
Did you know that you can access certain sexual health services without the need to book an appointment or attend one of our clinics?
Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC)
You can find out where to access emergency contraception, otherwise known as ‘the morning after pill’, by visiting our clinic and service finder. Alternatively, you can contact your local pharmacy to see if they can offer EHC. You can order emergency contraception online too – the link to order will be added on Monday 2nd February.
If you are over 25, you will be charged for EHC and only certain pharmacies will provide EHC for free if you’re under 25.
We advise calling the pharmacy in advance to ensure:
- The pharmacy is open
- Has emergency contraception in stock
- Have the staff to provide emergency contraception
- How much they charge or if you can access it for free
Please note that there are two kinds of pills. One needs to be taken within 72 hours, and the other needs to be taken within 120 hours. EHC is more effective the sooner you take it, so act fast.
For more information, visit our Emergency Contraception page.
STI testing
Our free and confidential STI testing kits are available to order online and take at home. They come in discreet packaging, fit through your letterbox and are free to post back too. You receive your results via text within 7 days.
The link to order will be added on Monday 2nd February.
Condoms with C-Card
The C-Card is a card which offers free, easy and confidential access to condoms and lube in a range of venues, including some clinics, schools, colleges and pharmacies. In Leicester, the C-Card is available to those aged 13+.
To find out where you can register for a C-Card and access free condoms, visit our clinic and service locator.
If you are over 18, you can register for a C-Card online using our registration form.
Oral contraception (pills)
Did you know that you can order oral contraception (pills) online? The link to order will be added on Monday 2nd February.
We have a blood pressure machine in the reception areas at our Haymarket Health Clinic for your own use to include when ordering online pills only.
The pills prescribed are specific so please ensure that if you want more of the same pill that you check the pill name or ingredients on the website link above. If it is not the same please contact our switchboard for a telephone appointment on Tel: 0300 124 0102.
Some pharmacies can also offer contraceptive pills without a prescription. See which pharmacies offer this on the NHS website.
Please note: these online services are not intended to replace existing pathways, but to provide an alternative to attending our sexual health service in person, for those who may need it.