Social Prescribing Resource Sheet:
Sexual Health

 

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Introduction

We’re sorry to hear that you’re going through a difficult time. This resource sheet includes a selection of services, tools, and organisations that others have found helpful. If you require further support in accessing these, or other services, please contact the Social Prescribing Team on 01308 428943 or contact us via our online form.

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Social Prescribing is available at your GP Surgery

No Need for a referral, contact us directly to see if we can support you

  • Support with finances
  • Getting Active
  • Hobbies and Interests
  • Connecting to Community
  • Supporting wellbeing
 

Online - Sexual Health Dorset

Sexual Health Dorset - is the free contraception and sexual health service for all ages, provided by Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust. We offer a wide range of confidential services, including STI testing and treatment, contraception (including emergency contraception), PEP, and specialist young people’s services. We also offer postal STI testing, treatment and contraception.  

 

Online - CHAT Sexual Health Dorset

For free and confidential advice send a TEXT to 07312 263101

 

Sexual Health Advice in Person

 

Bridport Community Hospital

Your nearest Sexual Health Clinic is at Bridport Community Hospital, Hospital Lane, Bridport, DT6 5DR  To book an appointment, call 0300 303 1948 (Phoneline open 08:15am to 4:45pm Monday-Friday, closed 12:30pm to 1:30pm for lunch)
Services Available:

  • STI testing and treatment for people with symptoms
  • Emergency contraception
  • Contraception
  • Young people’s service (under 21 years)
  • Coil fitting and removal
  • Implant fitting and removal
  • PEP
  • Vaccines 
  • Free condoms
  • Sexual health advice and support
 

C-Card Scheme - Free condoms for under 25s

If you're aged 13-24 years old, you can get free condoms from a wide range of places across Dorset, including colleges, young people services and schools, as part of the C-Card (Condom-Card) scheme.

All you have to do is visit one of the C-Card venues, have a short, confidential consultation with a trained member of staff who will then give you a C-Card and condoms. Once you have a C-Card you can access free condoms from any venues on our list of C-Card distributors.

 

Emergency Sexual Health

 

Further Information

While we hope you may find something here that supports you, please note that these resources are not all officially endorsed by the NHS. We endeavour to ensure that all listings are accurate and up to date, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee this at all times.

If you are a local service, organisation or group that would like to be included in this guide, please contact us via secure online form and tell us about your support offering.

Last updated: July 2025.