Wigan & Leigh Sexual Health Clinics

Please note our phone lines are currently down at the Wigan and Leigh clinic – if your query is urgent please contact via email on wigan.leigh@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk and a member of staff will be in touch when possible

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.

Wigan Galleries Clinic and Leigh Clinic’s are 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 Wigan 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 The Galleries (01942 483 188)
Your GP
Sullivan Way Sexual Health Clinic (079744 90068)

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 The Galleries (01942 483 188) or Sullivan Way Surgery (079744 90068).

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 The Galleries (01942 483 188)

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 The Galleries on 01942 483 188)
Request condoms if collecting medication from Spectrum clinic
LGBT Foundation can provide free condoms for the LGBT community- http://www.lgbt.foundation/condoms/order
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 on 01942 483 188 or Sullivan Way Surgery 079744 90068

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 The Galleries (01942 483 188)
Your GP for the progesterone only pill

Sullivan Way Surgery can provide emergency coil fitting (079744 90068)

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 The Galleries (01942 483 188)
Your GP
Sullivan Way Sexual Health Clinic (079744 90068)

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 The Galleries (01942 483 188)
Your GP
Sullivan Way Sexual Health Clinic (079744 90068)

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 or via the Heathier Wigan website: https://healthierwigan.nhs.uk/find-your-nearest

You can also contact Spectrum The Galleries (01942 483 188) or Sullivan Way Sexual Health Clinic (079744 90068)

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:

Saint Mary’s SARC remains available to provide healthcare and support services to victims of rape and sexual assault. You can report to the Police or contact Saint Mary’s Helpline.

Rape Crisis Helplines are still operating.

Who to contact:

Contact Saint Mary’s 24 hour helpline on 0161 276 6515

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 The Galleries (01942 483 188)

Sullivan Way Sexual Health Clinic (079744 90068)

Please note that the Leigh Clinic will be limiting opening times to Thursdays only – for medication pick up by arrangement

Spectrum Sexual Health Wigan

The Galleries Shopping Centre,
1st Floor,
Wigan,
WN1 1AR
Telephone:01942 483188

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

Opening Hours

Monday
8:30am - 5pm Telephone Appointments Only
Tuesday
8:30am - 5pm Telephone Appointments Only
Wednesday
8:30am - 5pm Telephone Appointments Only
Thursday
8:30am - 12pm Telephone Appointments Only
Friday
8:30am - 3pm Telephone Appointments Only
Saturday
9:30am - 12pm Telephone Appointments Only

Spectrum Sexual Health Leigh

Leigh Health Centre,
Entrance C,
The Avenue,
Leigh,
WN7 1HR
Telephone:01942 483188

Opening Hours

Monday
8:30am- 5:30pm Telephone Appointments Only
Tuesday
8:30am - 5:30pm Telephone Appointments Only
Wednesday
8:30am - 5:30pm Telephone Appointments Only
Thursday
8:30am - 11:30am Telephone Appointments Only
Friday
8:30am - 3pm Telephone Appointments Only