Other services and resources

Our Services

There has been a mechanical breakdown of the chlamydia and gonorrhoea testing platform. The machine has now been fixed and we are working through a backlog of results. You will still be contacted with your results although there will be a delay with some test results. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused.

Other services and resources

HIV information leaflets:

Our HIV team have produced leaflets on the key things you should know about HIV:

Terrence Higgins Trust:

Resources and information about HIV and sexual health.

https://www.tht.org.uk

ARV Prescribing:

Following recent changes to the purchasing of HIV medication nationally you may notice some changes to the names of medication used or your clinician may want to discuss your medication. Please see the document in the 'Click Here' for further information- Click Here

British HIV Association (BHIVA):

The UK association representing professionals in HIV care. Their website provides the latest updates on HIV guidelines and research (including updates on HIV and COVID-19).

www.bhiva.org

Order condoms online:

If you are aged 16-24 or if you are a man who has sex with men, a young LGBTQ+ person or from an African community, you can order free condoms online from YorSexualHealth.

All condoms will arrive in discreet packaging.

General mental health services:

NHS community mental health services in York including therapies, substance misuse support and outreach.

York Mind who provide local mental health resources and support.

Live Well York:

Local information and advice for adults and families including healthy living and community activities.

www.livewellyork.co.uk

Healthwatch York:

Representing the people of York in helping them influence local health and social care services.

www.healthwatchyork.co.uk

Housing:

Visit the York City Council website for more information on affordable housing, council housing and more.

www.york.gov.uk/housing

Citizens Advice:

Free, confidential and impartial advice on issues such as debt, benefits, employment and housing.

York and Selby:- www.citizensadviceyork.org.uk

North Yorkshire:- https://www.cany.org.uk

Chiva:

Enhancing the health and psychosocial wellbeing of children, young people and young adults living with HIV.

https://www.chiva.org.uk/infoyp/hiv-facts/medicine/