Free contraception and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections STIs is available to all people in Solihull, from your family doctor or from specialist sexual health clinics. All services are completely confidential. Umbrella Sexual Health Services provide advice, information and help for you whatever your sexual health needs.
This includes:. Umbrella run a specialist service for young people. You can contact the service by calling Contraception is free for everyone, and services are completely confidential, even for young people under 16 but over Condoms help stop infections.
They also reduce the risk of pregnancy, although other types of contraception are more reliable. Other types of contraception do not stop infections, but are more effective in preventing unplanned pregnancy. LARCs, which include implants, injections and the coil, can remain effective for a long time. Emergency contraception can be used up to 5 days afterwards but is most effective as soon as possible after having unprotected sex.
You can check opening times over the weekend and bank holidays at NHS. STIs and unwanted pregnancy are avoidable - you can reduce your risk by having safe sex.
Safe sex means:. Condoms are the most effective way to protect against sexually transmitted infections and should be used when having sex, especially with a new partner. Using another contraceptive, such as the pill, will reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancy too.
