Wigan & Leigh Sexual Health Clinics

PLEASE NOTE – From 4th January 2022, our Wigan services will be moving temporarily to our Leigh clinic, due to the redevelopment of Galleries Shopping Centre. As always, please call for an appointment first on 01942 483188.

23/12/21, IMPORTANT UPDATE – WE ARE STILL OPEN

Due to the current situation with COVID-19, some of our services will change from today onwards. Our top priority is the safety of our patients and staff, so please contact us via telephone in the first instance – not in person.

~ All drop-in/walk-in services across all our clinics will stop temporarily. This includes the Youth Drop-In sessions, which will be done by telephone appointment instead of face-to-face. Ring the clinic at the start of the Youth Drop-In session for a phone consultation appointment.

~ We are still delivering care by phone consultations – we have not closed. Our telephone lines for appointments open at 8:15am.

~ If you already have a face-to-face appointment, please ring us after 9am to check whether the clinic is still running.

Spectrum Sexual Health Service is still here for you, but we have to adapt due to increasing cases of COVID-19. With the situation ever-changing, follow us on social media for the latest updates. Thank you for your understanding.

Spectrum Sexual Health Wigan

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

Opening Hours

Monday
8:30am - 5pm Telephone Appt. Only
Tuesday
8:30am - 5pm Telephone Appt. Only
Wednesday
8:30am - 5pm Telephone Appt. Only
Thursday
8:30am - 3pm Telephone Appt. Only
Friday
8:30am - 3pm Telephone Appt. Only

Spectrum Sexual Health Leigh

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

Phone lines open 08:30 - 15:30 (Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri) and 08:30 - 12 on Wed.

Opening Hours

Providers of sexual health services in Wigan & Leigh 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.

Did you know that you can self test for STIs? If you live in Wigan & Leigh and would like to request a self-testing kit, please press the button 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:

Please contact the service to discuss. Long acting contraception procedures are affected by C19 advice/restrictions/impact. Please ring the service who will assess your individual needs.

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: