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Sexual Health
The sexual health clinic at Bedford Hospital is based in Bridge House, opposite the main South Wing site near Britannia Road car park and offers Genito-Urinary Medicine (GUM) services. The department is run by Geraldine Fletcher, senior nurse manager and has two consultants: Dr Basavaraj and Dr Shanmugaratnam.
Services Include:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing;
- General sexual health advice;
- HIV testing;
- Treatment for HIV and support for those affected and infected with HIV;
- Emergency contraception;
- Pregnancy testing;
- Vaccination for Hepatitis B for high risk groups;
- You can also obtain free condoms from the clinic.
This clinic is an open access service, this means that you do not need to be referred by a GP, you can make an appointment for yourself, or use one of the walk-in clinics.
The clinic is open to all ages and is completely confidential. Separate medical records are kept in the department and information regarding self-referred attendance is not made known to GPs.
Clinics
Most clinics are by appointment only, you can make an appointment for yourself by phoning 01234 792146, any urgent cases will be seen on the same day.
Clinic times (by appointment only):
| Day | Morning | Afternoon |
| Monday | 8.30am to 11.30am | 2pm to 5pm |
| Tuesday | No Clinics | 4pm to 7pm |
| Wednesday | 8.30am to 11.30am | 2pm to 5pm |
| Thursday | 8.30am to 11.30am | 2pm to 5pm |
| Friday | Walk-in Clinic | Not Available |
A female doctor is available on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
Walk-in Clinics (no appointment needed):
| Day | Morning | Afternoon |
| Monday | 10.30am to 11.30am | Not Available |
| Wednesday | 10.30am to 11.30am | Not Available |
| Friday | 8.30am to 11.30am | Not Available |
Please arrive at the walk-in clinic as early as possible as you may have to wait.
Contact
You can also get advice over the phone by calling 01234 792146.
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