Your health

The Sandyford provides sexual, reproductive and emotional health services across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Sandyford is the specialist sexual health service for Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Sandyford Central is the main clinic. There are also local clinics throughout the Glasgow and Clyde area. To find more information on services, opening times and clinic locations, visit: www.sandyford.org

Options for your pregnancy

If you are pregnant and are unsure about continuing with the pregnancy, you can speak to your own GP or to a member of staff at Sandyford Sexual Health Services. You can make an appointment to talk to a nurse about options on 0141 211 8620. They will explain your choices and will ensure you have the information and time you need to make a decision.

You can also visit the Sandyford website.

Booking an appointment

Sandyford is an appointment-only service. Online is the easiest and fastest way to book an appointment for most Sandyford clinics.

Not all Sandyford Services can be booked online. You will find direct contact information for each service on their dedicated page on the Sandyford website: www.sandyford.scot or call 0141 211 8130.

Which services are offered?

• Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing for people with symptoms
• Assessment for people who have recently been exposed to an STI
• Testing for people who may be at higher risk of STI or HIV
• PrEP services
• Contraception
• Abortion services
• Young people’s clinics
• Vasectomy
• Free Condoms

Find out more about Sandyford’s services on their website: https://www.sandyford.scot/sexual-health-services/

How to access emergency contraception

Most pharmacists will be able to supply emergency contraception under the NHS. Many also provide access to free condoms as part of a Board wide initiative.

If you think you have an infection or feel unwell call NHS 24 on 111.

When Sandyford is closed, but you need support

• Call NHS 24 on 111 for advice
• Many pharmacies can provide emergency contraception
• Access PEP by attending your local Emergency Department.

If you have a problem with your eyes, please visit your local optometrist. Every high street opticians have an optometrist who provides NHS services.

• If your optician is closed and you can’t wait until it reopens call NHS 24 on 111 right away
• If you have an eye problem, (such as minor eye infections, scratches or something that is stuck in your eye) you should attend your nearest MIU. For eye injuries that requires immediate emergency treatment, you should go to your nearest A&E.

Children under one should go to the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow.

Call NHS 24 on 111 or visit www.nhsinform.scot if you are unwell and need some advice, when your GP or dental practice is closed.

If it’s an emergency, and you need access to urgent care, but it’s not life threatening, you should always first phone NHS 24 on 111, or, speak to your local GP before attending ED.

They will give you advice depending on your symptoms. This could be managing symptoms at home, or visiting your local pharmacy. If you need to see an on-call doctor or other health professional, they will arrange this for you.

You can also visit the NHS 24 website: www.nhs24.scot

Other languages – NHS 24 and 111