Oldham, Bury and Rochdale sexual health
Free, confidential services for all ages, online and in local clinics
Your local sexual health clinics
We have hubs in Oldham, Bury and Rochdale and community clinics in Failsworth, Middleton and Radcliffe.
Call 0300 303 8565 to make an appointment at any of our sexual health hubs.
Clinic addresses and opening times
Our hub locations:
Oldham
Oldham Integrated Care CentreNew Radcliffe Street
Oldham
OL1 1NL
Walk-in
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 9am to 11.30am
Tuesday: 1pm to 5pm (under 19s)
Appointments only
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 1pm to 5pm
Tuesday: 1pm to 7pm
Rochdale
Nye Bevan House
Maclure Road
Rochdale
OL11 1HR
Walk-in
Monday: 1pm to 3pm
Wednesday: 9am to 11.30am, and 1pm to 3pm
Appointments only
Monday: 9am to 12pm
Tuesday: 9am to 5pm
Thursday: 9am to 7pm
Friday: 9am to 5pm
Bury
Townside Primary Care Centre
Knowsley Place
Knowsley Street
Bury
BL9 0SN
Walk-in
Monday and Thursday: 9am to 11:30am
Appointments only
Monday and Thursday: 1pm to 5pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9pm to 5pm
Saturday clinic
Call 0300 303 8565 to find out which hub our Saturday clinic is running at each week.
Our community clinics:
At these locations we offer most forms of contraception and screening for sexually transmitted infections, particularly if you have no symptoms and need a check up . If you have symptoms get in touch with us for an appointment at our Chester hub, or call into one of our sit and wait sessions.
Failsworth Primary Care Centre
Sexual Health Oldham
Ashton Road West
Failsworth
M35 0AD
Appointments only
Tuesday: 9am to 3pm
Middleton Health Centre
F1, Middleton Way
Middleton
Manchester
M24 4EL
Appointments only
Thursday: 1pm to 4.30pm
Redbank GP practice
Radcliffe Primary Care Centre
69 Church St W
Radcliffe
Manchester
M26 2SP
Appointments only
Friday: 9.15am to 11.30am
Services available in our clinics
All Sexual Health Hub clinics offer:
Advice and guidance on contraception and STI testing and treatment
Test and go STI testing with no appointment needed
Fittings for long acting reversible contraception including hormonal and non-hormonal coils and contraceptive implants
Depo-Provera injectable contraception
Oral contraception
Testing for all STIs, including HIV, syphilis, gonorrhoea, chlamydia and other blood borne infections
Treatment of STIs
Condoms (internal and external) and lube
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) HIV prevention medication
HIV treatment and support
Free online services for people living in Oldham, Bury and Rochdale
Other services in Oldham, Bury and Rochdale
Emergency contraception services
If you are aged 16 and over, you can order free emergency contraception pills online and have them delivered to your home.
If you want to pick up the morning-after pill locally you can:
call 0300 303 8565 to get it from your nearest Sexual Health Hub, or attend one of our walk-in services
visit a local accredited pharmacy that offers free NHS emergency contraception free of charge to all women in Oldham, Bury and Rochdale. Make sure you phone ahead to make sure your local pharmacy can provide this service before you go in
get it from your GP surgery
buy it from a local chemist or high street pharmacy (prices start at £10)
Services for young people (under 19s)
Under 19s can attend any of our walk-in services, or book an appointment with us for free and confidential contraception and sexual health advice, treatment and testing.
There are also under 19 only dedicated walk-in sessions available:
Oldham Clinic: Tuesday 1pm to 5pmOldham Integrated Care Centre
New Radcliffe Street
Oldham
OL1 1NL
Some of our clinics specifically cater to young people. Call 0300 303 8565 and inform the staff member that you are 19 years old or younger, and they will provide you with the necessary advice.
Chat Health online
We know that it can be easier to say or ask something difficult in a discrete message. On our website young people can access Chat Health. Chat Health is a messaging service where you only have to share what you feel comfortable with.
Our team will reply during normal office hours. If you message out-of-hours we’ll reply when our clinic is next open and you will always hear back from someone within 24 working hours.
Our online services are not available for people under 16.
Support after rape or assault
If you have been sexually assaulted, we are here to listen, support and signpost if required to additional services free and confidentially. Please contact us (Monday to Friday from 9am) on 0300 303 8565 to speak to one of our team who will signpost you to the most appropriate option based on our availability. Alternatively, please contact St Marys, Sexual Assault Referral Centre by calling 0161 276 6515 or visit their website.
If you need immediate support after a sexual assault or rape, there are specialist centres all over the UK that can help you. These sexual assault referral centres are open 24 hours a day. They offer medical, practical and emotional support.
Contact a sexual assault service near you in:
National helplines:
Rape Crisis have a national 24/7 freephone support line on 0808 500 2222. They also offer support online
National Domestic Abuse Helpline, call 0808 2000 247 for free and confidential support, 24 hours a day.
You do not need to report anything to the police to use these services. But they can help you if you do want to do this.
PrEP and PEP
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a drug taken by HIV-negative people before and after sex that reduces the risk of getting HIV.
PrEP is available free of charge on the NHS in England. You can get it from your local sexual health clinic.
PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is a medicine that can stop HIV. You need to start taking it within 3 days (72 hours) of being in contact with the virus for it to work properly.
If you're eligible, you can get PEP free on the NHS from your local sexual health clinic or HIV service.
PrEP and PEP are available within Oldham, Bury and Rochdale. Please contact us on 0300 303 8565 to book an appointment or alternatively attend one of our walk-in services.
HIV services
HIV treatment and care services are provided by Manchester Foundation Trust. If you need to schedule a new appointment, follow up, or require more medication, please contact them using the details below.
Delaunays Road
Crumpsall
Manchester
M8 5RB
HIV treatment means that most people with HIV will live a healthy life with a normal life expectancy, especially if they’re diagnosed early. After 6 months of successful treatment, a person with HIV cannot pass it on to sexual partners. This is known as ‘undetectable equals untransmittable’ or ‘U=U’.
Terrence Higgins Trust can offer advice and support for people living with HIV.
Abortion and termination
If you discover that you have a pregnancy that you feel you are unable to continue with we are able to provide free and confidential support and signposting.
Call 0300 303 8565 to speak to a member of the Oldham, Bury and Rochdale Sexual Health team.
More support and information
BPAS (British Pregnancy Advisory Service) is an independent charity offering abortion, contraception and reproductive health advice and services across the UK
MSI Reproductive Choices and Brook offer free pro-choice counselling – that is, no one will try to influence your decision. They'll listen to you and help you decide what to do, but the choice will be yours.
LGBTQ+
We are dedicated to providing a friendly and professional service to everyone, regardless of gender or sexuality. When you visit our clinic, you are not required to disclose any personal information about your sexuality to the receptionist. To book an appointment or to seek advice, contact us on 0300 303 8565.
Our Sexual Health Service has participated in the Pride in Practice – LGBT Foundation Accreditation Programme. This initiative aims to ensure that the LGBTQ+ community has equal access to healthcare. Currently, individuals within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community face numerous barriers in accessing appropriate healthcare and often experience poorer health outcomes compared to the general population.
Pride in Practice is a quality assurance programme that addresses these inequalities, and our service has been awarded the Gold standard.
The Proud Trust empower LGBTQ+ young people and the adults in their lives to create positive change for the future. Their work is building a safer environment for LGBTQ+ young people to thrive and achieve their full potential in all the spaces they exist. The Proud Trust support young people across the North-West and beyond through youth groups, mentoring programmes and more. They work with and support adults in trusted positions, including schools and other children’s services, helping them make spaces more LGBTQ+ inclusive as well as improving confidence in tackling discrimination and celebrating diversity.
Condoms
If you need condoms, call 0300 303 8565 to arrange pick up from a clinic.
Contact us
Contact the Sexual Health Hub for local services, clinics and appointments.
For help with online orders, home STI tests and online test results.
Your local service
Commissioned by your local council. Delivered in partnership with the NHS.
Free and confidential
Our team are supportive, approachable and never judgmental. Our services are free and discreet.
A partnership between HCRG Care Group and SH:24
Your local in-person services are delivered by HCRG Care Group. Online services are delivered by SH:24.