Sexual health or genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics offer a range of services, including:

• testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• advice and information about sexual health
• free condoms
• contraception – including emergency contraception, such as the morning after pill
• pregnancy testing
• HIV testing – including rapid tests that give results in about 30 minutes and counselling for people who are HIV-positive
• PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) – medication that can help prevent people from developing HIV if they've been exposed to it
• hepatitis B vaccination 
• advice about abortion
• help for people who have been sexually assaulted
• if necessary, a referral to a specialist

Please click on the link below for more information on Sexual Health

https://www.livingwellessex.org/health-and-well-being/taking-care-of-yourself/sexual-health/ 

Essex Sexual Health Service (ESHS) provide a full range of sexual health services across Essex. You can make an appointment, visit a walk in clinic, or use the test at home option. The service is commissioned by Essex County Council, and is available to anyone with a valid Essex postcode (excluding Southend and Thurrock areas).

For further information, and clinic locations, please visit the ESHS website, or call them on: 0300 0031212.

For services in Southend and Thurrock, please visit the Southend University Hospital and Thurrock Council websites for details.

Essex Sexual Health Service