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There are three clinics in Manchester that will test for, and treat, all STIs. These clinics are free and confidential: Manchester Centre for Sexual Health (MRI) South Manchester Centre for Sexual Health (Withington) North Manchester GUM Department STIs often have no symptoms. This means that you can have an STI but not know it. If you do have symptoms, it is best to go along to a clinic to get tested. Things to look out for include: - pain when peeing;
- itching around the genitals;
- blisters, sores or spots around the genitals or anus;
- irritation of the urethra (where pee comes out);
- pain when having sex or in the lower abdomen;
- an unusual discharge from the penis or vagina.
You don't have to have symptoms to go to a sexual infection clinic. You can go along for a sexual health check-up, just to make sure that you are clear of all infections. You can find the sexual health infection clinics on our
Manchester Centre for Sexual Health
The Hathersage Centre, 280 Upper Brook Street, Manchester, M13 0FH
Tel: 0161 276 5200
Web: www.manchestersexualhealth.org Manchester Centre for Sexual Health will test and treat all STIs, and also provide sexual health information, advice and counselling. The centre also offers clinical care and management for patients with HIV. You don't need to make an appointment for most clinics, just walk-in! Click here for opening times
North Manchester GUM Department
North Manchester General Hospital, Outpatients 'D', Delaunays Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5RB
Tel: 0161 627 8753 - Appointments
Web: www.pat.nhs.uk The GUM Department will test and treat all STIs, and also provide sexual health information, advice and counselling. The centre also offers clinical care and management for patients with HIV. You will need to call to make an appointment before visiting the clinic. Click here for opening times
South Manchester Sexual Health Centre
Withington Community Hospital, Nell Lane, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2LR
Tel: 0161 217 4939 - Appointments
Web: www.uhns.nhs.uk South Manchester Centre for Sexual Health will test and treat all STIs, and also provide sexual health information, advice and counselling. The centre also offers clinical care and management for patients with HIV. You will need to call to make an appointment before visiting the clinic. Click here for opening times
Where else can I go?You can go to a contraception and sexual health clinic for a check-up. Clinic staff can test for, and often treat, the most common STIs. Some GPs can also do this. - Palatine contraception and sexual health clinics
- Fresh clinic (under 25s)
- Brook clinic (under 20s)
- GPs offering STI testing as an additional service
NHS Choices has lots of information about STIs - how to avoid them, how to get tested, and how they are treated.
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