Under 25s

Q: Is the service free?

Yes, we are a free service.All tests, treatments, contraception and prescriptions are free.

We offer free and confidential contraception and sexual health support

for under 25s across the city.

Are you under the age of 25 and looking for support with your sexual health? At the Northern, we have special free and confidential clinics for under 25s all over the city, see our clinic list and what we offer below.

If you are under the age of 16 you can still access our service, and your parents or carers don’t need to know if you don’t want them to. Our friendly staff follow guidelines and won’t tell anyone else about your visit unless they believe you or someone else is at risk of harm.

How to book:
Please call 0161 701 1555 or email thenorthernISH.enquiries@mft.nhs.uk to book into the under 25s clinic.

The Hathersage Clinic

What we offer:

• Emergency contraception
• Contraception
• PrEP
• PEP
• HIV Care
• Pregnancy testing and advice
• Contraception including condoms
• STI testing with symptoms
• STI testing with no symptoms
• STI treatment
• Additional services•
• Advice

Location: 280 Upper Brook St, Manchester M13 0FH

Telephone: 0161 701 1555

Opening Times:

Under 25s Wednesday evenings 3:30pm – 6:30pm.

Please see our clinics page for regular clinic times.

Harpurhey Clinic

What we offer:

• Emergency contraception
• Pregnancy testing and advice
• Contraception including condoms
• STI testing with no symptoms
• Advice

Location: 1 Church Lane, Manchester M9 4BE

Telephone: 0161 861 2411

Opening Times:

Under 25s Tuesday 3:30pm – 6:30pm.

Thursday 4:30pm- 6:30pm

Please see our clinics page for regular clinic times.

Forum

What we offer:

• Emergency contraception
• Pregnancy testing and advice
• Contraception including condoms
• STI testing with no symptoms
• Advice

Location: 280 Upper Brook St, Manchester M13 0FH

Telephone: 0161 701 1555

Opening Times:

Under 25s Walk in clinic Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-6:30pm.

Please see our clinics page for regular clinic times.

Newton Health

What we offer:

• Emergency contraception
• Pregnancy testing and advice
• Contraception including condoms
• STI testing with no symptoms
• Advice

Location: 1 Great Newton Street, Newton Heath, Manchester M40 1GX

Under 25s Tuesday 12:30pm – 4pm.

Please see our clinics page for regular clinic times.

Urmston Clinic

What we offer:

Location: 74 Princess Road, Urmston M41 5SQ

Opening Times:

19 and under walk in clinic on Thursday 3:30-6:30pm.

Please see our clinics page for regular clinic times.

Partington Health Centre

What we offer:

• A general chat
• STI Testing with no symptoms
• Contraception inc condoms
• Pregnancy testing and advice
• Emergency Contraception
• Advice and information

Location: 91 Central Road Partington, Manchester M31 4FL

Telephone: 0161 861 2411

Opening Times:

Walk in from Wednesday 4:00pm – 6:00pm.

Please see our clinics page for regular clinic times.

Talkshop

What we offer:

• Age 19 and under Emergency Contraception
• Pregnancy testing and advice
• Contraception including condoms
• STI testing with no symptoms
• Advice

Location: 2 Tatton Road Sale Waterside, Manchester M33 7YH

Telephone: 0161 912 2453

Opening Times:

Walk in from Monday 3:30pm– 5:30pm.

Please see our clinics page for regular clinic times.

Walkden Clinic

What we offer:

• Emergency Contraception
• Contraception inc condoms
• Pregnancy testing and advice
• STI Testing with no symptoms for 19 and under
• Advice

Location: Walkden Gateway, Smith Street Walkden M28 3EZ , Salford M28 3EZ

Telephone: 0161 388 4982

Opening Times:

Walk in from Monday 2:30pm – 6:30pm.

Please see our clinics page for regular clinic times.

Under 25s

Welcome to our Under 25s service

If you are under the age 16 you can still access our service, and your parents or carers don’t need to know if you don’t want them to. Our friendly staff follow guidelines and won’t tell anyone else about your visit unless they believe you or someone else is at risk of harm.

We offer contraception and sexual health advice at various locations specifically for young people from the age 25 and under.

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Harpurhey Clinic

Location: 1 Church Lane, Manchester M9 4BE

What we offer:

Emergency Contraception, Contraception inc Condoms, Pregnancy Testing & Advice, STI testing with no symptoms.

Times:

Under 25s Tuesday 3:30pm – 6:30pm.

Thursday 4:30pm- 6:30pm

Please see our clinics page for regular clinic times.

Do I need an appointment?

For most of our clinics you will need an appointment which you can book through the Personal Health Record on our website. Appointments are released every day at 8:30am and 12 midday for the following working day.

Some of our clinics offer walk in appointments – see our clinic list to see which clinics have walk ins. If you are having trouble booking an appointment or have any questions, please call 0161 701 1555 and someone from our team will help you out.

What will happen when I arrive?

You will be welcomed by our friendly receptionists who will ask for your name and date of birth to make sure they have the right person.

You will be asked to take a seat in the waiting room until one of our clinical team call you through to your appointment.

Sometimes clinics can run over a little bit so you may not always be called in at your appointment time, but it won’t be long after.

Is my information kept private?

Yes, our service follows strict guidelines which means your information is kept private. Any details from your appointment won’t be passed onto your GP without your consent and we won’t talk to your parents.

However, if someone from our team thinks that you or someone else is at risk of harm then we might need to pass information on to someone.

We would always speak to you about this first and it is only to make sure that you are safe.

Please see our policy on confidentiality for more information.

Will I need to be examined?

What happens in an appointment is up to you and you’ll never have to do anything that you’re not comfortable with.

However for some of our appointments the doctor or nurse may advise an examination as it means that they can get the most accurate results and help give you the best possible care.

Can I just get condoms only?

Yes , if you pop into one of clinics and ask at reception, they can give you condoms without booking an appointment.

I had sex without a condom or contraception, what do i do?

Try not to worry, talk to us, and come in as soon as possible as we may be able to help with Emergency Contraception or PEP if its needed. Please call 0161 701 1555 or come into clinic as soon as you can.

Please see our sections on emergency contraception and PEP for more information.

I'm nervous, can I bring a friend?

Yes, you can bring a friend or someone to help you feel more comfortable.

The doctor or nurse will ask to speak to you on your own at some point in the appointment just to ask some questions in private.

We understand that coming into clinic can feel scary, but our lovely team will do everything they can to help you without judgement.

Is the service free?

Yes, we are a free service.

All tests, treatments, contraception and prescriptions are free.

I’m not sure what help I need, what do i book?

It’s okay if you don’t know what help you need. Our website has lots of information about the services we offer but if you’re still not sure please get in touch by calling 0161 701 1555 or pop into one of under 25s drop-in clinics.

Someone from our friendly team we’ll be there to help you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an appointment?

For most of our clinics you will need an appointment which you can book through the personal health record on our website. Appointments are released every day at 8:30am and 12midday for the following working day.

What will happen when I arrive?

You will be welcomed by our friendly receptionists who will ask for your name and date of birth to make sure they have the right person.

You will be asked to take a seat in the waiting room until one of clinical team call you through to your appointment. Sometimes clinics can run over a little bit so you may not always be called in at your appointment time, but it won’t be long after.

Is my information kept private?

However, if someone from our team thinks that you or someone else is at risk of harm then we might need to pass information on to someone. We would always speak to you about this first and it is only to make sure that you are safe.

Please see our policy on confidentiality for more information.

Will I need to be examined?

What happens in an appointment is up to you and you’ll never have to do anything that you’re not comfortable with. However, for some of our appointments the doctor or nurse may advise an examination as it means that they can get the most accurate results and help give you the best possible care.

Can I just get condoms only?

Yes, if you pop into one of clinics and ask at reception, they can give you condoms without booking an appointment.

I had sex without a condom or contraception, what do I do?

Try not to worry, talk to us, and come in as soon as possible as we may be able to help with emergency contraception or PEP if its needed. Please call 0161 701 1555 or come into clinic as soon as you can.

Please see our sections on emergency contraception and PEP for more information.

I'm nervous, can I bring a friend?

Yes, you can bring a friend or someone to help you feel more comfortable. The doctor or nurse will ask to speak to you on your own at some point in the appointment just to ask some questions in private.

We understand that coming into clinic can feel scary, but our lovely team will do everything they can to help you without judgement.

Is the service free?

Yes, we are a free service. All tests, treatments, contraception and prescriptions are free.

I’m not sure what help I need, what do I book?