Helplines
If you would like to speak to someone about your sexual or reproductive health, you may wish to contact one of the organisations and services below.
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NHS Provides general information on sexual health |
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NHS To find your nearest sexual health services |
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health/find-asexual-health-clinic
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NHS To find GP services near you |
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NHS For information on NHS cervical screening |
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Relate For support and advice on a range of relationship issues |
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Mind For information and advice on mental health |
Call: 0300 123 3393 9am-6pm Mon-Fri |
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Marie Stopes International
Provides information and access to contraception and home abortion medication, as well as counselling support. |
Call: 0845 300 8090 (24hr)
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Terrence Higgins Trust
HIV postal test kits, condoms by post, and emotional support around sexual health and HIV. |
Call: 0808 802 1221 10am-6pm Mon-Fri and 10am-1pm Sat-Sun |
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SH24
A free online sexual health service providing STI test kits, contraception, and advice to 20 regions of the UK |
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Samaritans Provides support on any issue of concern |
Call: 116 123 (open 24hr) Email: jo@samaritans.org
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Miscarriage Association For support and information on pregnancy loss |
https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/ Call: 01924 200799, 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri |
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Child Bereavement UK
For support and information on pregnancy loss and stillbirth |
https://www.childbereavementuk.org/
Call: 0800 02 888 40, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri
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Sands- Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity For support and advice for bereaved parents and families |
Call: 0808 164 3332, 10am-3pm Mon-Fri and 6pm-9pm Tues and Thurs Email: helpline@sands.org.uk |
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Tommy’s For support and information on pregnancy and pregnancy loss |
Call: 0800 0147 800, 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri |
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The Survivors Trust For information, advice and support for people who have experienced sexual violence or abuse |
https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/ Call: 08088 010818, 10am-8:30pm Mon-Fri, 10am-12:30pm Sat, 1:30pm-4:30pm Sat-Sun, 6pm-8:30pm Sat-Sun. |
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Rape Crisis For advice on where to get specialist support and services to women and girls who have experienced rape, sexual violence, or sexual abuse |
https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/find-a-rapecrisis-centre/ Call: 0808 802 9999, 12pm-2.30pm and 7pm-9.30pm, every day
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Survivors UK For information and advice for men who have experienced sexual abuse and assault |
To chat via SMS, text 020 3322 1860, 12pm-8pm, Mon-Sun. |
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NAPAC For support for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse |
Call: 0808 801 0331, 10am-9pm Mon-Thurs, 10am-6pm Fri. |
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Sharing of sexual images For support and advice for people who have had sexual images of themselves shared without their permission |
https://revengepornhelpline.org.uk Call: 0345 6000 459, 10am-4pm, Mon-Fri Email: help@revengepornhelpline.org.uk
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Women’s Aid
Provides information and support to women experiencing domestic abuse. |
Live chat 8am-6pm Mon-Fri and 10am-6pm Sat-Sun
Email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
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National Domestic Violence Helpline Provides support and information to women experiencing domestic violence.  |
www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk Call: 0808 2000 247 (open 24hrs) or chat through their website Monday to Friday, 3pm – 6pm |
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Men’s advice line Provides advice and support for all men experiencing domestic violence |
Call: 0808 801 0327 (open Monday and Fridays 9am -8pm. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-5pm) Or chat through their website Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – 10 – 11am and 3 – 4pm.
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LGBT+ Switchboard For information and support around issues of sexuality or gender identity |
Call: 0300 330 0630, 10am-10pm, every day Email: chris@switchboard.lgbt |
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LGBT Foundation For advice, support and information services |
Call: 0345 330 3030, 9am-6pm Mon- Fri and 10am-6pm Sat-Sun. Email: helpline@lgbt.foundation |