Contraception, Advice & Sexual Health (CASH)

Introduction

The staff of CASH are committed to improving the sexual and reproductive health of all people in the North and North East Lincolnshire area.

We work in a confidential and non-judgemental way to enable our clients to make healthy and informed choices, with a team of friendly and approachable staff of doctors, nurses, health care assistants and clerical staff.

CASH offers clinics with appointments, as well as ‘Drop in’ appointments and dedicated ‘Young People Clinics (CHOICES)’. However, young people are always welcome to attend any other clinic.

Our staff are available for advice over the phone whenever possible.

Choices clinics

Provides a friendly confidential service, specifically for young people, under the age of 25, offering contraception, advice and testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Services offered at CASH for all ages:

• All methods of contraception, including free condoms
• Emergency Contraception
• Pregnancy testing, advice and referral as necessary
• Cervical smears for 25s and over (Please make sure you do not have your period at the time of your appointment and please bring your cervical screening letter to your appointment).
• Testing and treatment for all STIs and genital infections (if you are unsure we are happy to advise)
• Diagnosis and treatment of genital skin conditions
• Routine HIV and syphilis testing offered
• Testing for Hepatitis B and C and Hepatitis B vaccination.
• Support and information following a sexual assault
• Referral to other health services as appropriate to meet specific individual needs.

Please allow up to 1 hour for your first appointment.

To find the appropriate clinic for your needs please ring CaSH on 0300 330 1122, where you can speak to helpful and experienced staff who can advise you where you need to be seen or offer advice over the telephone.

We also offer weekly walk-in clinics at various venues where no appointment is necessary, please ask for details. 

Other services working with CASH (where applicable):

• Gynaecology service
  Providing gynaecological assessment and treatment by referral from a clinician.
• COAST (Chlamydia screening programme)
  Providing testing and treatment for chlamydia to women and men aged under 25.
• SHOUT team
  Providing outreach and clinical services to clients who find it difficult to access normal clinics.
• Maternity Service
  Accepting self referrals from women who know they are pregnant, offering scans, downs screening tests, and antenatal care for women and their families
• Pregnancy Advisory Service
  This service is available for women who think they may be pregnant. We offer pregnancy testing, coupled with advice and referral where necessary.