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.
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
Please note that the Leigh Clinic will be limiting opening times to Thursdays only – for medication pick up by arrangement
Spectrum Sexual Health Wigan
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
Monday8:30am - 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 - 11am Telephone Appointments Only
Spectrum Sexual Health Leigh
Entrance C,
The Avenue,
Leigh,
WN7 1HR
Telephone:01942 483188
Opening Hours
Monday8:30am- 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