Provide Community launches free period product scheme across seven sexual health clinics in Essex and Suffolk

Provide Community, an employee-owned community interest company, is proud to announce the launch of a new scheme providing free period products across seven of its sexual health service clinic locations. This initiative is part of Provide Community’s ongoing commitment to creating social value, tackling period poverty, and supporting the wellbeing of patients, visitors, and colleagues. […]

Would you like to help us shape and improve Suffolk Sexual Health Services (SSHS)?

We’re committed to providing the best possible services to our community, and we need your input! We think that it is important to understand how people would like to access sexual health services to better accommodate the needs of our clients. We have created 2 short surveys, one for professionals and one for service users, […]

“Are You Feeling It?” – Suffolk Sexual Health Embraces Sexual Health Week

This September we are proud to announce our involvement in this year’s Sexual Health Week (Monday 9 to Sunday 15 September 2024). Themed “Are You Feeling It?”, the national campaign will promote sexual health awareness, mental wellbeing in relationships and education throughout the week and we will continue the promotion throughout the month of September. […]

Debunking Common Reasons for Not Using Condoms

At Abbeygate Pride this week, Jess and Kim hit the streets to ask people about their common reasons for not using condoms. The responses were varied and eye-opening, and we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to address these reasons and provide practical advice. Here are the top reasons we heard and our responses to each […]

STI Spotlight: Syphilis – What You Need to Know

As part of our series spotlighting STI’s, this month we’re looking at syphilis. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are an infection that can be passed on between sexual partners during unprotected sexual contact. There are more than 25 STIs which can be spread by vaginal, anal or oral sex. They are unfortunately common amongst all age […]

STI Spotlight: Gonorrhoea – What You Need to Know

As part of our series spotlighting STI’s, this month we’re looking at gonorrhoea. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are an infection that can be passed on between sexual partners during unprotected sexual contact. There are more than 25 STIs which can be spread by vaginal, anal or oral sex. They are unfortunately common amongst all age […]

The Scoop on Gender-Neutral Bathrooms: What You Need to Know

Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s buzzing in conversations everywhere – gender-neutral bathrooms. We know that a lot of people feel passionate about this topic, so it is important that we have open minded conversations and make sure we have all the facts. What Are Gender-Neutral Bathrooms, Anyway? Gender-neutral bathrooms are spaces where anyone, […]

Polite Notice – Attending appointments with Children

Where possible please attend your appointment alone. If you do not have childcare, we recommend you reschedule your appointment to a more suitable time. We understand that this may not always be possible. If you do need to bring your child to the clinic with you, they must be accompanied by an adult who is […]

Did you know that the emergency contraception pill (effective for up to 5 days as emergency contraception) is now available for FREE at most pharmacies across England from October 2025?

Please click here to find your nearest pharmacy.

It is advised that you call the pharmacy ahead of attending to check that there is a prescribing pharmacist on site that day.

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