Brook Sexual Health Service

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Contact information:

362 Chartwell Square
Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS2 5SP
Telephone: 03301355916 (Office hours)
Email: info.southend@brook.org.uk
Website: www.sexualhealthsouthend.co.uk

Services Provided:

  • HIV sexual health services

  • HIV advice and advocacy
  • HIV support
  • HIV testing

Additional Information:

Screening for STIs, including chlamydia; HIV testing, with same day testing (Monday to Wednesday); Follow-up care for people who are HIV positive; Full sexual health screening and support after a sexual assault for both men and women; Screening for Hepatitis A,B & C; Hepatitis B accelerated vaccination programme (offered to those who may be at risk); Advice, support and reassurance; PEP/SE (Post Exposure Prophylaxis Sexual Exposure); Quick Check Service; Free condoms, dental dams and water-based lubricant; Contraception services.

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