In Devon, you can access advice and services for your sexual health in a variety of ways, depending on your needs. This includes services for:
- contraception and condoms
- relationship support
- sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment
- HIV testing and support, PrEP, and PEP
- emergency contraception
- abortion
Online services
You can find lots of information and advice on the Devon Sexual Health website, including where and how to access contraception and condoms, STI testing and treatment, and emergency contraception. You can also order STI testing for home use, and find information about how to look after your sexual health.
GP practices
Many GP practices can support you with a range of contraception services, including contraceptive coils (also known as IUD or IUS) and the implant. If you are under 25 you can also access free chlamydia screening.
Local contraception and sexual health clinics
Specialist sexual health clinics are available in:
Find more details and information about the services offered on the Devon Sexual Health website.
Pharmacies
Pharmacies can offer free emergency contraception (morning after pill), and many also offer STI testing. To find a local pharmacy near you, search for a service on the Devon Sexual Health website.
Support for people affected by HIV
The Devon Sexual Health Service in Torquay and Exeter provide specialist HIV care, with several other locations across Devon offering HIV testing. You can find the full range of local services on the Devon Sexual Health website.
The Eddystone Trust is an independent organisation providing information and support for anyone affected by HIV across the South West.
Support for young people
Many secondary schools and colleges are collection points for free condoms provided via the Doink scheme.