Other services and resources

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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/

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21st December 2024

Our opening hours are slightly different during the festive period, so please plan ahead if you need sexual healthcare. On Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, all evening services are suspended including all walk in clinics. All our clinics will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Years Day. This means some of our weekly clinics may not be running for a couple of weeks and you may be asked to travel to another clinic should you need an appointment within this time. If you need urgent help during our closure periods, please seek advice from NHS 111 or for urgent help (such as for PEP), please visit your local A&E. Please see guidance on the various avenues for support and treatment.

@YorSexualHealth

20th December 2024

STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) can be the unwanted Christmas gift that keeps on giving 🎁 Increased mingling during the season means the incidences of common STIs like chlamydia or gonorrhoea, and more serious infections such as HIV and Hepatitis B, often increase. Like any time of the year, your best defence is a condom. For oral sex, you can use a dental dam which is a thin piece of latex which prevents infections passing from genitals to mouth. Being prepared is essential when looking after your sexual health this Christmas - pop a condom or dam into your bag before you head out to get merry 🎄 It's your responsibility to keep yourself safe, ensuring you don't end up with an unwanted gift that you might re-gift to someone else!