Wakefield District Clinics – Spectrum Community Health CIC

Wakefield Sexual Health Clinics

In order to protect patients, staff and members of the public during the current outbreak of Coronavirus, Spectrum Community Health is now running a reduced service. These changes are in line with national guidance and are vital to ensure that vulnerable patients are protected from COVID-19.

Trinity Walk Clinic is operating telephone appointments during the hours below.

For more information on our temporary reduction of service please click here.

Providers of sexual health services in Wakefield have altered the way care is provided during the pandemic, but they are still open and are providing telephone appointments and consultations. They may still be able to see you if you require urgent care. Further information, including opening times and contact details, are in the tabs below.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STIs)

Experiencing symptoms of a STI?

The advice:

It is important to get advice if you are experiencing anything which isn’t normal for you such as discharge or pain.

Who to contact

Spectrum Trinity Walk (0800 1214860)
Your GP

Think you might have HIV?

The advice:

Testing for HIV can still be arranged.

Who to contact:

Online testing is available through https://freetesting.hiv/ or contact Spectrum Trinity Walk (0800 1214860).

You may also be able to arrange for a HIV test through your GP if you prefer.

Had unprotected sex with someone who has HIV?

The Advice:

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a preventative medication to take if you think you are at risk of contracting HIV. It must be started as soon as possible and definitely within 3 days of exposure.

Who to contact:

Spectrum Trinity Walk (0800 1214860)

If you have HIV and would like support

The advice:

You can still receive online and phone support.

Who to contact:

George House Trust can give support on 0161 274 4499 or talk@ght.org.uk

HIV patients are strongly advised to visit the British HIV association website which has extensive information on COVID-19 – BHIVA COVID-19 updates.

There is advice on the use of PREP at https://spectrumhealth.org.uk/services/sexual-health/prep

Need condoms?

The Advice:

Condoms can still be purchased online, through your local pharmacy or supermarket. There are also free condoms available for specific groups.

Who to contact?

In addition to obtaining condoms from pharmacy or supermarkets:

16-25 years olds can obtain free condoms through Spectrum’s C-card scheme (go to https://spectrumhealth.org.uk/services/sexual-health/c-card-registration/ or ring Spectrum Trinity Walk (0800 1214860)
Request condoms if collecting medication from Spectrum clinic
BHA for Equality can provide free condoms to over 18s (email india@thebha.org.uk).
People accessing Emergency Hormonal Contraception through pharmacies in Wigan can also obtain free condoms.

If you are over 25, cannot access a pharmacy or supermarket and need condoms, ring Spectrum Trinity Walk (0800 1214860)

Contraception

Your coil, implant or other form of long acting contraception is due to run out?

The Advice:

Your coil, implant or other form of long acting contraception is due to run out?

Who to contact:

Spectrum Trinity Walk (0800 1214860)
Your GP

https://www.fsrh.org/news/new-fsrh-patient-guide-advice-for-women-seeking-contraception

You want a new coil, implant or other form of long acting contraception?

The advice:

Sorry, you will need to wait. In the meantime you can get a prescription for the progesterone only pill (POP) to prevent pregnancy.

In an emergency, following unprotected sex, it may be possible to have a coil fitted.

Who to contact:

Spectrum Trinity Walk (0800 1214860)
Your GP for the progesterone only pill

Need a repeat prescription for the pill, patch or vaginal ring?

The advice:

You may be able to have a longer prescription than normal if you have had your blood pressure checked in the past 12 months, your BMI is okay and your medical professional feels it is safe to do so. Other methods are still available, you just need to contact the clinic for advice on how you can obtain your usual method, which includes patches and rings.

Who to contact:

Spectrum Trinity Walk (0800 1214860)
Your GP

You are currently on Depo and are due for renewal?

The advice:

The progesterone only pill (POP) is being provided to patients who normally use Depo Provera injection, but as per national best practice guidance under the current restrictions, must be considered suitable for POP during lockdown.

Who to contact;

Spectrum Trinity Walk (0800 1214860)
Your GP

Need the morning after pill?

The Advice:

Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) can still be obtained, even if you are symptomatic with Covid-19 or self-isolating, please phone.

Who to contact:

Most local community pharmacies offer EHC. Contact details for your nearest community pharmacy can be found on the pharmacy’s website, via the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-pharmacy

You can also contact Spectrum Trinity Walk (0800 1214860)

Unplanned pregnancy?

The advice:

Support to discuss your options is still available.

Abortion services are still operating.

Who to contact:

There is advice available and numbers for organisations you can talk to at: https://www.sexwise.fpa.org.uk/unplanned-pregnancy

Abortion counseling and procedures available through central booking on 0345 365 0565

Sexual Health Support for Specific Groups

LGBT and want sexual health advice?

The advice:

LGBT Foundation is offering phone support, online workshops and free condoms and lube.

Who to contact:

Email sexualhealth@lgbt.foundation

BAME and want sexual health advice?

The advice:

BHA for Equality is offering telephone support.

Who to contact:

Contact pash@thebha.org.uk for a call back or india@thebha.org.uk to receive a condom and lube pack (posted on Mondays only, over 18s).

Victim of a sexual assault?

The advice:

The Hazlehurst Centre SARC offers free support and practical help to anyone in West Yorkshire who has experienced sexual violence and/or sexual abuse.

Rape Crisis Helplines are still operating.

Who to contact:

www.hazlehurstcentre.org

Main office number: 0330 223 3617

Helpline number (24/7): 0330 223 0099

Email: hazlehurstcentre.sarc@nhs.net

Other helplines

Rape Crisis England and Wales: 0808 802 9999

Safeline: 0808 800 5005

National Rape Crisis on 0808 802 9999.

Have other vulnerabilities?

The advice:

This could include people with learning disabilities, severe mental illness, homeless or other vulnerabilities. Support is still available for you.

Who to contact:

Spectrum Trinity Walk (0800 1214860)

Spectrum Sexual Health Wakefield

Spectrum Sexual Health
Trinity Walk Clinic
Unit LG1A, Trinity Walk Shopping Centre
Wakefield,
WF1 1QS
Tel: 0800 1214860

Depending on demand we may need to restrict these times. Apologies for any inconvenience caused

Opening Hours

Monday
8.15am - 5pm* Telephone Appointments Only
Tuesday
8.15am - 7pm* Telephone Appointments Only
Wednesday
8.15am - 2pm* Telephone Appointments Only
Thursday
8.15am - 7pm* Telephone Appointments Only
Friday
8.15am - 5pm* Telephone Appointments Only