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  • St Hughs Bootle Clinic - Tuesday 12th August 2025

    Due to essential maintenance work our Bootle clinic will be closed on Tuesday 12th August.  We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • HPV Vaccines @ Liverpool Pride

    Are you aged 18-25 and missed your HPV vaccine at school? Are you going to Liverpool Pride on Saturday 26th July? If you answered yes to both questions you can get your vaccine whilst your there and protect yourself against HPV.  Just look for the Cheshire & Merseyside Screening Team stand.

  • Missed Appointments

    In June 2025 146 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.