At The Blackwell Clinic, we understand that sexual health is an essential part of overall wellbeing. Our GP-led service offers confidential, non-judgmental care for all aspects of sexual and reproductive health. Whether you’re seeking routine screening, treatment for a suspected infection, or long-term advice on managing your sexual health, we’re here to support you.
Our team includes GPs with specialist interests in genitourinary medicine, women’s and men’s sexual health, and public health medicine. We offer in-person and virtual consultations Monday to Saturday, with same-day and next-day availability for most appointments.
Appointments begin with a consultation to understand your symptoms or concerns. Your GP will advise on appropriate tests—these may include blood tests, swabs, urine samples or physical examination if needed. Treatment, where required, is provided promptly and discreetly, including cryotherapy or antibiotics.
We partner with accredited laboratories for fast and accurate results—typically within 24 to 96 hours. All your results are shared securely. If the results are abnormal we typically advise that you book a new appointment so that results can be fully discussed alongside the implications (e.g. treatments / partner notification / further testing / onward referrals).
If your case requires specialist care, we offer referrals to consultant-led sexual health clinics, urologists, gynaecologists or HIV specialists as appropriate.
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Time required |
Most consultations take 20-30 minutes. More complex cases or cryotherapy procedures may require a 40-minute session |
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Time until results |
Results from most swabs and blood tests are available within 24–96 hours.
Cryotherapy outcomes may require follow-up after 1–2 weeks. Urgent treatment is available on the day if clinically indicated |
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Treatment longevity |
Some infections resolve with a single dose of antibiotics. Others, such as herpes or HPV, may require ongoing monitoring or treatment plans |
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Number of treatments |
Many patients need only one appointment, but follow-up is available as needed. We offer regular reviews for recurrent conditions or chronic infections |
Yes. All consultations and test results are private. We only share information with your consent or in cases of serious risk to health.
No. We encourage routine screening, even if you’re symptom-free—especially after new partners or unprotected sex. Its important to remember that sometimes people can have infections and still be symptom free.
We offer comprehensive STI testing including chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HIV, trichomonas, herpes, HPV, hepatitis, mycoplasma genitalium and more.
It depends. If you have recently tested and have a positive result that requires treating then yes.
If you have an obvious diagnosis from your presentation e.g. genital warts or herpes; then yes treatment can be provided on the same day following clinical assessment.
If you are a contact of a positive STI, within a certain window period then yes – however in this scenario we clinically advise that you do your own screening.
It is important not to always blindly treat symptoms suggestive of a infection; knowing what the diagnosis is, is very important as different infections require different treatment, including different antibiotic regimes.
Yes. We offer cryotherapy and topical treatments for genital warts, depending on the type and location.
We provide a private, professional space where sexual health concerns are taken seriously. Our approach is guided by BASHH, NICE, BHIVA, and FSRH standards, ensuring the highest level of care.
Whether you’re managing a long-term condition like herpes or seeking routine screening, we offer discretion, compassion, and clinical excellence. Patients value our quick access, thorough testing, and no-rush appointments tailored to their individual needs.
Compliant Statement: All treatments and advice are subject to a medical consultation. Individual outcomes may vary. This content is for information only and does not replace medical advice.
