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  • Clinic Closure - Wednesday 4th June 2025

    On Wednesday 4th June 2025 the service will not open until 2pm due to staff training.

  • MISSED APPOINTMENTS

    In May 2025 over 180 appointments were missed.  Missed appointments and late cancellations cost the NHS £150 each.  Cancelling your appointment in advance helps us to offer the appointment to another patient in need. Please call us to cancel your appointment if you know you are no longer able to attend. Thank you

What is the difference between gender identity and sexuality?

Gender identity is distinct from sexual orientation. It refers to a person’s innate deeply felt psychological identification as a man, woman or other gender. This may be the same or different to the sex assigned at birth. More information on gender identity can be found here.

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Gender identity is distinct from sexual orientation. It refers to a person’s innate deeply felt psychological identification as a man, woman or other gender. This may be the same or different to the sex assigned at birth. More information on gender identity can be found here.

Condoms
by post!

If you are aged 16 and over you can now get free condoms sent to your home. Click here for more information.

Self-help
information

You may be able to get advice or treatment sooner for some health related matters. For information on how you might be able to get quicker acess to alternative options click here.

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Sefton Sexual Health offers a free and confidential service in clinics across Sefton.