Sexual Health in Plymouth (SHiP)

Sexual Health in Plymouth (SHiP) services are staffed by our friendly team of specialist doctors, nurses, health advisers, support workers and receptionists.

We welcome people of any age, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation. Our services are confidential and your privacy will be respected at all times.

How we can help

• STI testing and treatment
• Advice if you have been diagnosed with an STI
• Advice if you are a contact of an STI
• Advice if you have been the victim of sexual assault
• Vaccinations to protect against STIs
• Routine contraception
• Emergency contraception 
• Pregnancy advice
• PrEP for HIV prevention
• PEP for HIV prevention
• HIV testing
• HIV treatment and care
• Advice on sexual health and wellbeing
• Support for young people
• Healthcare professional education and support
• Vulval clinic (GP referral only)
• Psychology services (referral only)

Order a home STI test kit online

Answer a few questions about yourself and we will send the right test for you. Results will be sent by SMS. All responses are encrypted and confidential.

Order a STI test kit

Free condoms

Free condoms are available at all SHiP sites, or as part of the C-Card scheme at various sites C-Card sites across the city.

View C-Card locations

Clinic locations

• Derriford Hospital
• Cumberland Centre
• Young people (The Zone)
• University of Plymouth
• Tavistock clinic
• Kingsbridge Hospital
• Eddystone Trust