Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s)

GUM (Genito-Urinary Medicine) Clinic

If you have put yourself at risk, even if you haven't got any symptoms to tell you that you have an STI it is important to get yourself checked out at a GUM (Genito-Urinary Medicine) Clinic. There medical staff will, in complete confidence, examine you, do several tests to check whether you have any STI's as well as give you advice on practicing safer sex.

The main GUM Clinic in this area is at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital on Castle Lane East, you do not need an appointment you can just turn up and wait your turn, however if you get there late you may not be seen. It is a very busy clinic.

Bournemouth GUM Clinic is situated on the ground floor of the Hospital - just follow the signs. It is open on the following days and times:

Monday - Friday	2:00pm - 3:30pm	“Walk In Clinic” - doors open at 1:30pm, clinic from 2:00pm.
Monday - Thursday	4:30pm - 6.30pm	Appointment only.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday	9:30am - 12.00pm	Appointment only.
Wednesday	8:00am - 9.00am	Same day HIV testing.

A GUM Clinic is held at Poole Hospital, Longfleet Rd. every Monday, between 2 - 7pm, however it is by appointment only, to make an appointment ring 01202 704644.

You need to be a patient of the clinic in order to get free condoms.

Walk In

Patients must attend at least 1 hour before the advertised closing time. We cannot promise to see all patients as sometimes demand exceeds capacity.

Appointment

Please attend at least 15 minutes before your appointment time. This appointment time is a guide and guarantees you will be seen on the day. Please allow extra time if you are parking your car in the out-patient car park due to likely parking problems at this hospital, you have to pay and display.

If you do not attend within 10 minutes of your scheduled time it is likely that you will not be seen and will have to make another appointment. If you do not attend on more than 3 occasions the privilege of making appointments will be withdrawn and you will have to attend "Walk In" clinics.

Appointments can only be made 48 hours ahead - this is to prevent a log jam of appointments. If you are unable to get an appointment you can attend a "Walk In" session.

If you are diagnosed with an STI it is very important that you tell your sexual partner, however difficult or awkward that may be!

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