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  • Health Advisors - Friday 12th September

    Due to unforeseen circumstances there will be no results service available by telephone. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • Wednesday 17th September 2025

    Due to staff training the service will not open until 1.45pm.  Thank you for your patience.

  • Coming Soon!! Mpox & Gonorrhoea Vaccines

    If you are at a high risk of infection from mpox or gonorrhoea you will soon be able to have vaccinations to protect against these infections.  Having these vaccines will help protect you and others by reducing the spread of infections. Please look out for updates of when vaccinations are available at our clinics.

  • Missed Appointments

    In August 2025 114 appointments were missed.  Each missed appointment costs the NHS £150 approx.  Cancelling your appointment in advance helps us to offer the appointment to another patient in need. Please call us to cancel your appointment if you know you are no longer able to attend. Thank you

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Drugs & Alcohol (Adults)

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Drug misuse is defined as the use of substance for a purpose not consistent with legal or medical guidelines (WHO 2006). It may result in harm to ones’ health, personal relationships or ability to work.

Alcohol and drugs have a strong effect on the brain and the body, lowering inhibitions, impairing judgement, affecting memory and impacting on your mental health.

For more information on alcohol and drugs

Change Grow Live (CGL) (all ages):  Online referral form

 Honest information about drugs | FRANK

Alcoholics Anonymous (all ages)

For Emotional & Mental Health Support

Talking Matters Sefton (over 18) 0300 303 2708

Samaritans (all ages)  116 123

CALM (all ages) 0800 585858

Treatment and support for self-harm (all ages) Mind Mental Health 0300 123 3393

 

Condoms
by post!

If you are aged 16 and over you can now get free condoms sent to your home. Click here for more information.

Self-help
information

You may be able to get advice or treatment sooner for some health related matters. For information on how you might be able to get quicker acess to alternative options click here.

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Sefton Sexual Health offers a free and confidential service in clinics across Sefton.