Sexual health

Everyone deserves healthy, respectful relationships and access to the right information and support is a vital part of your sexual health.  

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Axess is Knowsley's Sexual Health Service delivered by University Hospitals of Liverpool Group.    

Services are free and confidential:  

  • Contraception such as condoms, pills, injections, implants and coils 

  • Emergency contraception

  • Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment 

  • Pregnancy testing 

  • Cervical screening (smear test)

  • HIV testing and treatment 

  • Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) medication if you think you have been exposed to HIV (offered up to 72 hours after exposure to risk)

  • Pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV (PrEP) medication for those with a higher than average risk of acquiring HIV infection 

  • Sexual problems service

  • Butterfly clinic for people who are trans or non-binary 

  • Axess4U sexual health service for young people aged 19 and under

Find out clinic opening times or to make an appointment on the Knowsley – Axess Sexual Health website. 

Telephone 0300 323 1300 – Option 3. 

Walk-in clinics – no appointment necessary are available on certain days/times. You can check their website to find out when. 

Axess4U is for young people aged 19 and under.  You do not need an appointment to attend.  They are only open certain days/times – You can check here to find out when.

Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are infections passed between people during sexual activity. Some have symptoms, but others have no symptoms and if left untreated can lead to more serious health problems, such as chronic pelvic pain and infections, ectopic pregnancy and infertility. If you have symptoms or you think you may be at risk, get in touch with Axess.   

You can also order an STI testing kit to be sent direct to your home address which will arrive in a plain envelope. It will contain everything you need to freepost your sample direct to the lab. A quick, confidential assessment will recommend the most appropriate kit for you, which can include tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV and syphilis. 

You can order a free STI test from SH:24

Further support and health information you can trust

For local support call Axess Sexual Health Service on 0300 323 1300 – Option 3 or visit their website 

 Or

Call Think Knowsley (Teenage and young adults) 0151 702 0704/0769 or visit their website

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