Welcome to our September Suffolk Sexual Health Newsletter!
Sign up to our quarterly newsletter and have the latest updates delivered straight to your inbox – click here. Within this newsletter edition you will see what we have been up to as well as any other service updates, including: • Updates about what the team have been doing • New projects launching: Broadcasting and E […]
Suffolk Sexual Health Service launches new learning offer for Sexual Health Week 2026
Suffolk Sexual Health Service is supporting Sexual Health Week 2026 (Monday 14 to 20 September), encouraging people across Suffolk to connect, communicate and feel more confident talking about sexual health and relationships. This year’s theme, ‘Let’s Connect’, highlights the importance of meaningful human connection, from our relationships with others to understanding our own bodies, emotions […]
Let’s Keep Connecting: Why Communication Matters for Our Sexual Health
Sexual Health Week may be over for another year, but the conversations it started don’t need to stop. This year’s Sexual Health Week, which took place from 14–20 September, focused on the theme ‘Let’s Connect’, encouraging us to think about the importance of meaningful human connection and the role it can play in our relationships, […]
Sexual Health Isn’t Just About STIs – It’s About How You Feel
When we think about sexual health, things like STI testing, contraception and safer sex might be the first things that come to mind. But sexual health is about much more than our physical health. How we feel about sex, relationships, intimacy and our own bodies matters too. Emotional and psychological wellbeing are important parts of […]
When Should I Get an STI Test After Unprotected Sex?
If you’ve had unprotected sex, you might be wondering how soon you should get tested for a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It can be tempting to test straight away for reassurance, but some infections take time to show up on a test. This is known as the window period, the time between coming into contact […]
Welcome to the Suffolk Sexual Health newsletter!
We hope you are well and looking forward to getting into the festive spirit. Did you know that within the UK, September is the most common month for somebody to be born in? This is attributed to more conceptions happening around Christmas time nine months prior. This means that at Suffolk Sexual Health Service, we […]
Provide Community’s statement on providing healthcare to asylum seekers and refugees
At Provide Community our core mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible healthcare to all members of our community. For many years, we have been providing healthcare services to some of the most vulnerable people in our community. This includes delivering inclusive services to asylum seekers and refugees, recognising that they are a vulnerable […]
Suffolk Sexual Health Service shines spotlight on Long-Acting Reversible Contraception this World Contraception Day
In recognition of World Contraception Day, Friday 26 September 2025, Suffolk Sexual Health Service is encouraging residents to explore Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), a safe, effective and convenient option for preventing unplanned pregnancies. Delivered by Provide Community and commissioned by Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Sexual Health Service offers a range of free, confidential LARC services, […]
Welcome to our first Suffolk Sexual Health Newsletter!
We are excited to bring you quarterly updates, packed with free resources, training opportunities, the latest research and guidance and key dates for your diary. A quick overview of what you can find in this newsletter: • Free relationships and sex education (RSE) resources and videos including easy read resources • Information about the new […]
Suffolk Sexual Health Service Supports Young People and Families for Sexual Health Week 2025
Suffolk Sexual Health Service, delivered by Provide Community and commissioned by Suffolk County Council, is marking Sexual Health Week 2025 (Monday 15 to Sunday 21 September), with a focus on digital wellbeing, consent, and supporting young people in an increasingly online world. This year’s national theme, “Chronically Online”, explores how the internet, and digital culture, […]
