Newcastle Sexual Health
Public sexual health clinic · Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Can I go now?
Walk in — no appointment needed
From clinic website· 22 Sep 2026Phone line Monday to Wednesday and Friday 08:30-16:30, Thursday 10:30-16:30. Urgent same-day slots are released Monday to Wednesday 08:30-10:00 and Thursday 10:30-12:00.
Can a visitor use it?
Yes — In England, diagnosing and treating STIs is free to all overseas visitors.
Published by GOV.UK NHS entitlements: migrant health guide· 22 Sep 2026About
Newcastle's NHS sexual health clinic west of the centre, which sees everyone with or without symptoms, runs a Monday LGBTQ+ walk-in clinic and is the daytime route to PEP and free PrEP.
- Specialises in
- Everyone welcome
- Also serves
- LGBTQ+ people · Young people
Services
HIV lab test — Yes
Blood draw; result in days; picks up recent infection sooner than rapid tests.
Full STI screening including HIV.
Full STI check — Yes
Chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis (usually with HIV) in one visit.
Urine, blood and swab tests; the NHS directory lists chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HIV and hepatitis B and C.
Syphilis test — Yes
Blood test.
Hepatitis B & C test — Yes
Blood test.
Seen with symptoms — Yes
Will examine and treat if you have symptoms, not only screen.
If you have symptoms, the service asks you to visit one of its clinics for a test; phone first for an urgent slot.
PEP (after HIV exposure) — Yes
Emergency 28-day medicine; must start within 72 hours.
Contact the team as soon as you can; works best within 72 hours. The PEP page also lists the Infection and Tropical Medicine clinic at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, 0191 282 0469.
PrEP — start here — Yes
Can prescribe PrEP, including to visitors.
PrEP is a free pill; contact the team to talk about starting it. Whether short-term visitors can be prescribed it is not stated.
Free condoms & lube — Yes
Free condoms through the C-Card scheme for ages 15-24.
Booking, access & languages
PhoneWalk in
Phone line Monday to Wednesday and Friday 08:30-16:30, Thursday 10:30-16:30. Urgent same-day slots are released Monday to Wednesday 08:30-10:00 and Thursday 10:30-12:00.
Minimum age: 13
Visitors accepted — Yes
Short-term visitors without local residency can be seen.
In England, diagnosing and treating STIs is free to all overseas visitors.
No insurance required
You can be seen without local insurance or a health card.
Walk-in — Yes
No appointment needed (check the hours).
Only at the Monday LGBTQ+ clinic (walk-in 14:45-18:30) and the Wednesday under-18 clinic (15:30-17:30); otherwise phone first.
Appointment required
You must book before coming.
Telephone-led booking on 0191 273 6222, except the two walk-in sessions above.
Languages: English
Cost
| Service | Who | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| All services | Everyone | Free In England, NHS diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections is free for everyone, including overseas visitors. The service describes itself as free and confidential. |
Prices are shown in the local currency as stated by the source on the date shown. “Consultation” is often charged separately from tests.
After you leave
Results by: text message, phone call
United Kingdom: good to know
- What visitors pay. In England, NHS services for diagnosing and treating sexually transmitted infections, and A&E (emergency) care, are free to all overseas visitors. Newcastle Sexual Health describes its services as free and confidential for anyone aged 13 and over.
- PEP in this country. Newcastle Sexual Health says PEP works best when started within 72 hours and asks you to contact its team as soon as you can (0191 273 6222); its PEP page also lists the Infection and Tropical Medicine clinic at the Royal Victoria Infirmary (0191 282 0469). It names no A&E; the NHS says PEP is available from sexual health clinics and A&E.Published by Newcastle Sexual Health (NHS)· 22 Sep 2026
Emergency number: 999
Sources & last checked
Last checked 22 Sep 2026.
- e1 · From clinic website · 22 Sep 2026 · www.newcastlesexualhealth.nhs.uk — Free and confidential sexual health services in Newcastle for anyone aged 13 and over; everyone is welcome; phone 0191 273 6222; services incl. HIV PEP and PrEP, STI testing, free condoms, home test kit.
- e2 · From clinic website · 22 Sep 2026 · www.newcastlesexualhealth.nhs.uk — Everyone is welcome, with or without symptoms; all services confidential whatever your age; young people's service 13-25; provided by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
- e3 · From clinic website · 22 Sep 2026 · www.newcastlesexualhealth.nhs.uk — Telephone-led booking 0191 273 6222; clinic times Mon 08:30-18:30, Tue 08:30-19:00, Wed 08:30-18:30, Thu 10:30-16:30, Fri 08:30-16:30; Monday 15:00-19:00 LGBTQ+ clinic (walk-ins and appointments, walk-in 14:45-18:30); Wednesday 15:30-17:30 young person's walk-in; urgent phone slots.
- e4 · From clinic website · 22 Sep 2026 · www.newcastlesexualhealth.nhs.uk — Urine, blood, urethral and vaginal swabs, examination; if you have symptoms visit one of our clinics; results by text unless another way is agreed.
- e5 · Listed by NHS service directory · 22 Sep 2026 · www.nhs.uk — Supplied by Serco Global Services on 11 September 2026: 6-8 Ravensworth Terrace NE4 6AU, 0191 273 6222, Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30, full STI screening incl. chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B and C.
- e6 · From clinic website · 22 Sep 2026 · www.newcastlesexualhealth.nhs.uk — PEP works best within 72 hours; contact the team as soon as you can; lists the Infection and Tropical Medicine Clinic at the Royal Victoria Infirmary (0191 282 0469) and the main line; PrEP is a free pill, contact the team to discuss.
- e7 · Published by GOV.UK NHS entitlements: migrant health guide · 22 Sep 2026 · www.gov.uk — England only: services for diagnosing and treating sexually transmitted infections and A&E services are free to all overseas visitors.
- e8 · From clinic website · 22 Sep 2026 · www.newcastlesexualhealth.nhs.uk — Address 6-8 Ravensworth Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6AU; phone 0191 273 6222; phone hours.
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