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Young people's sexual health services (under 25 year olds)

Find out about free services in Surrey available for people under 25.

Last updated 24 October 2024.

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In Surrey, there are a range of sexual health services for anyone aged under 25.

All our services are non-judgemental, accessible, and young people friendly. Services are also confidential which means that your information will not be shared or anyone be told about your visit or use of services, unless we believe that you, or someone else, are at risk of serious harm. If we believe this to be the case, we may need to talk to other people outside of the service so that you can get additional support to protect you. We will always discuss this with you first before talking to anyone else.

Condom Distribution Scheme (C-Card)

Condoms are the method of contraception that prevents sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. Even if you (or your partner) use other contraception methods, it is important to use condoms as well.

Read more about sexually transmitted infections.

Register for the C-Card scheme at access points, such as schools, colleges and youth centres to get regular access to free condoms. Find your nearest C-Card outlet.

Read more about the C-Card scheme.

Contraception

Please see our contraception page for information about contraception available.

Emergency contraception and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)

The Buryfields, Guildford and Earnsdale, Redhill sexual health service clinics offer emergency contraception (for use if you have had unprotected sex in the last 5 days, but the sooner it is taken the more effective it is).

They also offer emergency PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) if you think you have been sexually exposed to HIV within the last 72 hours.

If you are under 16 years of age you can also walk in without an appointment to Buryfields and Earnsdale.

Walk in and wait times at Buryfields and Earnsdale clinics for Emergency Contraception, PEP and under 16 year olds are Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm. For more information visit Surrey sexual health services.

If you are under 16 years of age you can also walk into any of our services and be seen.

Pharmacies and GPs also offer emergency contraception.

Chlamydia and gonorrhoea

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the UK and is most common in young people under the age of 25. It is estimated 75% of women with chlamydia and 50% of men do not have any obvious signs or symptoms.

It is recommended that woman and men under 25 and sexually active have a chlamydia test once a year, and when you have sex with new or casual partners.

Free chlamydia testing and free treatment is available in community-based services including pharmacies. As well as being free, it's confidential, and easy to use; only a urine sample is needed. See below for information on testing options.

Chlamydia

Chlamydia can usually be effectively treated with antibiotics. More than 95% of people will be cured if they take their antibiotics correctly.

You can be re-infected with chlamydia if you have unprotected sex with someone with the infection.

When being treated for chlamydia, you should not have sex (including vaginal, oral or anal sex) even if you use a condom until both you and your partner(s) have completed treatment. This will help ensure you do not pass the infection on or that you do not catch it again straight away.

You can access treatment for chlamydia and gonorrhoea from the sexual health service or from your local pharmacy. When you get your result, you will be advised where to access treatment.

How do I get tested?

Testing and treatment of STIs is straight forward and confidential and most STIs are easy to treat.

1. Sexual health home screening 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:

  1. Fill in this order a self-test kit online form
  2. Text the word 'Reach', followed by your full name, address and date of birth to 80010
  3. 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.
  4. Pick up a kit from your local pharmacy.

3. Visit the sexual health service

Visit sexual health services to book an appointment or call for an appointment on 01483 675389, Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm.

It is important that everyone involved in sexual activity is consenting at all times – no one should ever feel they have to do something they are not comfortable with or do not want to do. If someone forces you to do something sexual that you do not want to do, it is never your fault and it is not OK.

If this has happened to you, you should speak to someone you trust to get help, support, and report what has happened. Find out how to report sexual violence.

The Solace Centre, Sexual Abuse Referral Centre (SARC), offers free support and practical help to anyone in Surrey who has experience sexual violence and/or abuse. If you have been sexual assaulted, contact The Solace Centre.

Read more about consent and sex.

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