A huge thank you to colleagues across Lothian who joined us 25 February for the Phase 2 Women’s Health Plan Launch in the lead up to International Women’s Day on 08 March 2026!
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#Womenshealthplan
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Doxycycline Post Exposure Prophylaxis (DoxyPEP) is now available for eligible people through Lothian Sexual Health Services.
This is a medication to help prevent syphilis and chlamydia. For more information on how to access, please visit our website: www.lothiansexualhealth.scot
If you're gay, bisexual, or a man who has sex with men (GBMSM), staying protected is essential. Roam Outreach offers vaccines to keep you safe:
✅ HPV Vaccine
✅ MenB Vaccine for gonorrhoea
✅ Mpox Smallpox Vaccine
✅ Hepatitis A & B Vaccines
Check your eligibility at www.roam-outreach.com
Phase Two of the Women’s Health Plan is building on progress and taking action for women's health across Scotland.
Phase Two addresses the issues that matter to women at every stage of life with new actions and continued commitment.
#WomensHealthPlan #Phase2TakesUsFurther
SARCS is a dedicated NHS Scotland service which offers
healthcare and support in the days after an assault if you are
not ready to tell the police or are unsure.
Find out more: www.nhsinform.scot/SARCS
#TurnToSARCS
Are you experiencing bleeding on the contraceptive implant?
You could help shape future treatments by joining a research study. Find out more here: www.debi.ac.uk
See all our research studies here: www.lothiansexualhealth.scot/research/
We are proud to bring nature and warmth to the Chalmers Centre with artist Natasha Russell. Who worked closely with staff and patients to ensure the artwork represented the ethos of inclusivity and respect that underpins the service, whilst also connecting with those visiting the Centre.
Lothian Sexual Health services will be closed over the Christmas and New Year public holidays.
Please plan ahead and check opening times, including limited drop-in sessions and advice on emergency contraception, here:
www.lothiansexualhealth.scot/festiveclosu...
Red ribbon symbolizing AIDS awareness with World AIDS Day text and Public Health Scotland message on ending HIV transmission by 2030.
Scotland is making good progress towards HIV transmission elimination targets.
Our HIV in Scotland report shows since 2017, the annual number of first ever diagnoses recorded has nearly halved - from 225 to 125 in 2024.
Read more 🔽
https://ow.ly/946v50XA5IA
#WorldAIDSDay
Hand holding a red ribbon pin badge. Text: "More than a Ribbon," "Donate to get your World AIDS Day pin badge," "World AIDS Day - 1 December 2025." Terrence Higgins Trust logo.
This World AIDS Day, 1 December, we remember those we’ve lost to HIV.
Join with our community to promise, pledge and take a stand for people living with HIV – because it’s more than a ribbon.
Donate now.
https://www.tht.org.uk/pin
#16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence begins today.
Online violence doesn't leave physical bruises, but it cause mental scars.
It’s a continuation of offline abuse; amplified by anonymity & reach.
🔒 Block and report abuse
🗣️ Speak up & support survivors
🫶 Post with empathy & respect
Looking to start contraception or need a coil or implant inserted or removed?
If you live in West Lothian, you can visit the Howden Sexual Health drop-in clinic for contraceptive injections, implants, or IUD (coil) procedures, no appointment needed.
Find out more: www.lothiansexualhealth.scot/LARC
Young people in Lothian can access free and confidential sexual health advice through Healthy Respect 💜
Get condoms, STI testing, contraception and support, all in a friendly, non-judgemental space for ages 13+.
Find services near you: healthyrespect.co.uk
You can find our friendly Roam Outreach team at Longniddry Community Centre between 12.30pm and 2.30pm, every second Wednesday (from 5th November).
For more info on Roam, and to find testing near you, check out their website:
roam-outreach.com
Travelling abroad can bring a change in your routine, including your sexual behaviour, and this may increase your risk of acquiring HIV.
Contact us to ask more about protecting yourself with PrEP: lothiansexualhealth.scot/hiv/hivprep/...
Have you heard about #DoxyPEP
Doxycycline Post - Exposure Prophylaxis? Its another #SaferSexStrategy used to reduce your chance of contracting certain bacterial STIs AFTER SEX.
For more information - get in touch with the team www.roam-outreach.com
Try Daylight this #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍💜
Daylight is an evidence-based, clinically proven treatment that can help you gain control over your worry & anxiety.
For help with worry & anxiety Daylight: trydaylight.com/nhs
#WMHD25 #WorldMentalHealthDay2025 #MentalHealth
Public Health Scotland’s latest HIV in Scotland report shows real progress towards ending new HIV transmission but also makes clear where action is urgently needed. 👉 Read the full report here: buff.ly/dbCqddD
SARCS is a dedicated NHS Scotland service which offers
healthcare and support in the days after an assault, if you are
not ready to tell the police or are unsure.
Find out more: www.nhsinform.scot/SARCS
#TurnToSARCS
The image shows different types of contraception such as condoms, the coil and the pill on a pink and yellow background.
25th Sept is #WorldContraceptionDay! Find what works best for your body & lifestyle with the Brook Charity quiz 👉 www.brook.org.uk/best-contrac...
and explore all options with our guides 👉 www.lothiansexualhealth.scot/contraception/
Make an informed choice that fits you. #SexualHealth #YouDecide
World Contraception Day Friday 26th September 2025
Happy #WorldContraceptionDay! BASHH believes in the importance of non-judgemental access to a wide range of contraception options, and improving access to effective education and services.
Access Brook's advice on contraception: bit.ly/47dc20p #WCD2025
This Sexual Health Week Brook looks at how the Online Safety Act is changing young people’s online experience. Our blog explains the new duties for platforms and what it means for educators: https://www.brook.org.uk/blog/online-safety-act/
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