Sexually transmitted infections
Information on STIs including testing and treatment.
Updated 4 December 2024
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are passed from one person to another through unprotected sex or genital contact. The most common STI in the UK is Chlamydia. The best way to protect yourself from getting an STI is to use condoms.
How do I get tested?
Testing and treatment of STIs is straightforward and confidential and most STIs are easy to treat.
1. Sexual health home kit
If you are 16 and over, live in Surrey and have no symptoms, you can order a home self-test kit for a full STI check-up. This includes a test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Syphilis. Order your STI self-testing kit. The UK Health Security Agency has put together a helpful blog and video about how STI testing kits work.
2. Chlamydia and gonorrhoea screening service
If you are under 25, live in Surrey and only want a test for Chlamydia or Gonorrhoea, use the form below to order a free self-test kit. It is free, confidential, and easy to use; only a urine sample is needed. There are several ways to get your self-test kit for chlamydia and gonorrhoea:
- Fill in the self-testing kit online form
- Text the word 'Reach', followed by your full name, address and date of birth to 80010
- Call the Chlamydia Screening Outreach Team to request a kit on 01483 846421 or email cnw-tr.admin.outreach@nhs.net A self-testing kit will be posted to you. It will arrive at the address you provide in discreet and plain packaging.
- Pick up a kit from your local pharmacy.
3. Visit the sexual health service
Book an appointment online or call for an appointment on 01483 675389, Monday to Friday, 9:15am to 12:30pm.
How do I get my results?
Online or postal kits
Once your test kit has been returned to us by post and tested by the lab, if your test was negative, we will send a text message to the mobile number provided by you. If you test was positive our Outreach Team will contact you by telephone and sign post you for treatment.
Attending a clinic
If you have attended one of the Central and North West London (CNWL) clinic locations and had a sexual health screening done, if the results are positive, you will be contacted and advised to come back into clinic for next steps and treatment. All the treatments are free, we do not charge for a prescription.
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