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21st April 2025

Hepatitis C is a virus that can affect the liver. It's spread through blood-to-blood contact. Early detection is really important in preventing serious complications. You can get Hepatitis C: 💉 From a needlestick injury, or by sharing needles 👂🏼 From having an unlicensed piercing or tattoo 🩸 If you had a blood transfusion before 1996 💘 Through unprotected sex, if blood was drawn by both parties 🪒 By sharing a razor or toothbrush that could have blood on 🏥 If you have medical or dental treatment abroad. In partnership with Humber Health, we'll be offering Hepatitis C testing at 📍Monkgate Health Centre, York on Monday 28th April between 3pm and 6pm. Booking is not required, so just come along on the day. You'll receive a £5 voucher as a thank you 🙏🏼

@YorSexualHealth

15th April 2025

We're back with another walk in cervical screening clinic in📍Scarborough. Did you know that alongside our bookable cervical screening appointments, we also run walk in clinics every few months? We're here to help make getting your screening as quick and easy as possible. All you need to do is: 1️⃣ Check your menstrual cycle - it's best not to have your screening when you're on your period, or in the two days before you start. 2️⃣ Pop the date in your diary and let us know if you plan on attending by following this link so we can make sure we have plenty of staff available - https://forms.office.com/e/qQ06JBNutS 3️⃣ Come along to our Northway clinic on the day with your NHS number. You can find a walk-through of how to find us on our socials. If you'd prefer to book your appointment, simply call our central bookings team on 01904 721111 and they'll be pleased to help you find a day/time/location that suits you better. Cervical screening (smear test) is the best way to protect yourself against cervical cancer. It's quick and although a little uncomfortable, it shouldn't be painful. Our team are highly experienced and will do all they can to ensure you have a positive experience. If you're due or overdue your screening, we look forward to seeing you next week!