Everyone is entitled to bring someone with them to their appointment. You do not need to tell us in advance. This could be a friend, family member, carer, or support worker.
If you need additional support to this, the Sandyford Inclusion Team can give you advice and help you get an appointment at a clinic that suits your needs.
If you are a professional in health care and need information on our Inclusion Team, please visit this page.
On this page you can learn more about:
Support for those with Learning Disabilities
If you are homeless, experiencing addiction, or are an asylum seeker
Contacting the Sandyford Inclusion Team
Support for those with learning disabilities
If you have a Learning Disability you can request a Double Appointment time. This will allow you time to ask questions and make sure you understand everything. Please call 0141 211 8130 to make the appointment and explain your needs.
However, if you feel you need additional support further to this please contact the Inclusion team instead and they will support you.
If you are homeless, experiencing addiction, or are an asylum seeker
The Inclusion Team also run outreach clinics in association with homeless, addiction and asylum services. If you are supported by one of these please speak to them in the first instance if you would like a sexual health appointment. If you are not connected to a service and feel there are additional barriers preventing you from booking an appointment with us, please contact the Inclusion Team, who will provide advice and support.
One of the team will then ask you a few questions and make an appointment to meet your needs.
Additional information for asylum seekers and refugees
Sandyford welcomes asylum seekers and refugees to use our sexual health services. If you need to see us, a referral will normally be organised at your initial medical screening. However, you can self referral at any time in your asylum journey if you live within Greater Glasgow and Clyde. As part of the NHS you do not need to pay for this service. The video below explains how we can help.
Watch this video in…
Arabic
French
Swahili
If you speak another language
We have translated information in various other languages. Interpreters are also provided by the NHS if you need one. This includes British Sign Language interpreters.
This service is not run by the Inclusion Team. More information can be found on this page: Other languages.
If you sell or exchange sex
People who sell or exchange sex may face unique challenges when accessing sexual healthcare. We have a dedicated service to support you. Find out more.
Cervical screenings for those who have experienced sexual violence
The My Body Back Project offers cervical screening for those who have experienced sexual violence more than a year before their appointment. It’s open to women and trans men living in the West of Scotland. You can self-refer and there’s no requirement to tell them about your experience. It’s a confidential service and all staff are trauma-informed. The clinic runs out of Sandyford. Find out more.
What we don’t offer
Please note that we can’t perform general health checks. Our services are specifically for people needing sexual health care.
Contact the Sandyford Inclusion Team
One of our team will ask you a few questions and make an appointment to meet your needs.
Appointments are available by:
Call or text: 07422 075 599
Confidential voicemail is available