Open Clinic NHS

Sexual Health Servi in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Part of @mpftnhs

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Our contraception walk-in clinic at Meir Primary Care Centre will be running on Fridays from 10am-3pm.

Limited booked appointments are still available in the morning; these can be booked online (https://t.co/OXvA0alTgD) or by calling 0808 178 0955.

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URGENT CLINIC NOTICE - SHROPSHIRE
Please be aware that we have had to close our Severn Fields clinic at present (Friday 29th May) due to a power outage.
We will remove this notice when this issue is resolved if we are able to re-open today, apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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❗ Our services are closed on Bank Holidays ❗

Our clinics and phone lines will be closed today for the Bank Holiday.

If you need help when we're closed, please visit our "Help Out of Hours" page on our website: https://t.co/dt5yD6ehb9

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The contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) is now licensed for 5 years for contraception purposes (this has increased from 3 years).

This means they are safe and effective to be used for longer than previously.

This applies to implants that have already been fitted.

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⚠️ Due to staff training, our clinic at Severn Fields in Shrewsbury will be closed on Thursday 23rd April.

The clinic will reopen as normal on Friday 24th April. Apologies for any inconvenience.

For info on what to do when we're closed visit: https://t.co/qgx8ouGe8M

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❗ Shropshire Walk-in Clinic Change on Wednesday 15th April ❗

Due to staff training this Wednesday (15th April), the walk-in clinic times for our Severn Fields clinic will be temporarily changing to 2-3pm & 4-7pm.

Walk-in times will resume as normal the following Wednesday.

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to unexpectedly close our walk-in clinic at Ryecroft Medical Centre today.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused. For urgent contraception or emergency contraception queries, please visit your GP, a pharmacy or another clinic.

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Our Bishton Court clinic in Telford is closed for essential building maintenance and will re-open on Tuesday 31st March.

Our phone line will remain open (0808 178 0955).

For info on services available without visiting a clinic 👉 https://t.co/9cPutMI4Fh

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Our Bishton Court clinic in Telford will be closed for essential maintenance:

Sat 14th - Mon 30th March

The clinic reopens Tues 31st March. Our phone line will remain open (0808 178 0955).

For info on services available without visiting a clinic 👉 https://t.co/OAovo9PsDJ

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Starting from Friday 27th February our clinic at Meir Primary Care Centre is changing from a walk-in clinic to an appointment-only clinic.

Appointments can be booked online: https://t.co/JX49mWdZwI or by calling 0808 178 0955.

Clinic opening times: https://t.co/nEYW0Kobkz

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📆 New Year Opening Times Information 📆

Our clinics and phone lines will also be closing at 4pm on New Years Eve, and will be closed on New Years Day.

Find more details on the Christmas and New Year Opening Hours page of our website: https://t.co/P7wMgTi3fs

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⚠️ Emergency Alert Test Sunday 07/09/25 at 3:00PM📱

Your device will make a loud sound & vibrate w/a message for 10 seconds, even on silent.

If you have a concealed phone from your abuser & don't want the alert to draw attention, you can opt out here: https://t.co/8i4S27KSdD

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Our walk-in times at our Stafford and Branston clinics have extended.

Stafford walk-in clinic for all ages now runs until 4:30pm on a Tuesday.

Branston walk-in clinic now runs until 4:30pm on a Wednesday.

See latest clinic opening times on our website: https://t.co/l9I7U4w8Gy

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⚠️ Emergency Alert Test Sunday 07/09/25 at 3:00PM📱

Your device will make a loud sound & vibrate w/a message for 10 seconds, even on silent.

If you have a concealed phone from your abuser & don't want the alert to draw attention, you can opt out here: https://t.co/qHoJAjWHF0

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GPs and other healthcare services don't routinely test blood samples for STIs.

The only way to know if you have an STI, is to get tested.

Order a free STI testing kit here: https://t.co/XqtU4TVk3S

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Quick condom tips:
👁️ Check the date before use
🤏 Squeeze the tip when rolling down the penis
💧 Use with plenty of water-based lube
🍑 Use a new condom if going from anal to vaginal or oral sex

Get free condoms with a C-Card: https://t.co/CkfPekzZQ1

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Signs you may have an STI:
🩲 Unusual discharge from the vagina/penis
🚽 Pain when weeing
⚠️ Bumps or sores around genitals/anus
🩸 Bleeding between periods
....but you can have an STI and experience no symptoms at all!

Read STI info on our website: https://t.co/sKyondRDyb

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You can book appointments online with a Personal Health Record account.

Take a look at the images below to see how it's done!

Create an account, or log in via our website: https://t.co/w5VNdgSjtc

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Getting tested for STIs has never been easier ✅

Order a free kit online, which can test for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV and syphilis: https://t.co/riPiGzlpUy

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In June, 345 appointments in our services were not attended.

Please cancel your appointment if you cannot come, so we can give it to someone else.

💻 Cancel online via PHR: https://t.co/cDYPwfdSHP
📞 By phone on 0808 178 0995 (Stoke/Staffs/Telford) or 0300 404 2996 (Shropshire)