Are you aware of the sexual health services available to you as a student of the University of Southampton? Here’s a simple breakdown of what’s on hand.
The University Health Service, located in Building 48 on Highfield campus between the Hansard Gallery (Building 50) & Physics & Astronomy (Building 46), offers a range of sexual health services including:
- free condoms
- chlamydia screening
- family planning services
The Royal South Hants Hospital (RSH), situated in St. Mary’s, offers a more comprehensive walk-in clinic available to all students.
The hospital is easy to access using the U6 bus from Highfield Interchange. The RSH offers;
- free condoms
- STI screening
- Free emergency and regular contraception
- Termination of pregnancy
- Psychosexual counselling
- Contraception clinic
If you have any concerns surrounding sexual health or consent, there are many confidential ways to find more information. Besides the health services suggested above, you can also visit the Let’s Talk About it website, the NHS website, or call Sexual Health Line, on 0300 123 7123.
If you would like to speak to somebody in person, Enabling Services offers a Drop In service from 13:00-15:00, Monday to Friday in Building 37, Highfield Campus, where you can speak in private with an advisor, counsellor or a member of their First Support team.
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