Is it an emergency?On this page you’ll find information about some of the maternity, reproductive and sexual health services that we commission, that you can self refer yourself to. You can learn more about pregnancy, abortion, and sexual health on the nhs.uk website.
The NHS Constitution gives most people living in England the right to choose where to receive treatment.
Services in Suffolk and north east Essex
About this service
A single point of access for pelvic health services (e.g. pelvic pain, incontinence and pregnancy-related and post-natal pain). This service is available to pregnant people and anyone who has given birth in the last 12 months.
Organisation that provides this service
Allied Health Professionals Suffolk
How to access this service
To self-refer yourself to this service please register for an online account.
Resources
Our colleagues in London have produced a series of helpful videos to help new mums look after their pelvic health and wellbeing. Browse the full pelvic health and wellbeing playlist on YouTube or watch the first video in the series below.
After birth week 1 – pain management and wound care
After birth week 1 – pain management and wound care
Services in north east Essex
Unsure about where the boundaries we refer to lie? Enter your postcode to check whether you live in Ipswich and east Suffolk, north east Essex or west Suffolk.
About this service
Medical and surgical abortions and aftercare support.
Organisation that provides this service
MSI Reproductive Choices UK
How to access this service
To access this service, you can either:
- Self-refer yourself via the contact details listed on the MSI Reproductive Choices UK website
- Speak to your GP
- Ask your sexual health clinic
Other sexual health services in Suffolk and north east Essex
Please note that the ICB does not directly commission these services.
Suffolk: Integrated Contraception and Sexual Health (iCaSH)
Integrated Contraception and Sexual Health (iCaSH) provides Suffolk’s specialist sexual health clinics. They offer a free, confidential service providing contraception, sexual health advice, and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections.
This service offers:
- Condoms
- Contraception
- Emergency contraception
- HIV care
- HIV testing
- STI testing
- Support and advice
All iCaSH clinics are self-referral, which means that a GP referral letter is not necessary. The service is free, confidential and non-judgemental.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the delivery of services has changed. All patients are asked to contact us on 0300 300 3030 in the first instance. You will then be offered either a telephone consultation or a face-to-face appointment as appropriate. Members of the public attending iCaSH in person are required to wear a face covering or mask.
Essex Sexual Health Service
The service in Essex is provided by Essex Sexual Health Service which also provides a free, confidential, non-judgemental service regardless of sex, age, ethnic origin and sexual orientation.
Questions or feedback?
Our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALs) is here to help. Ask a question, provide feedback or lodge a complaint.