All Sandyford sexual health services are inclusive, supportive, non-judgmental, and sensitive to individual needs. They are free and confidential and most allow you to self-refer, so there’s no need to see your GP or another health professional first.
The Sandyford services below are those most frequently used by gay, bisexual men and men who have sex with men.
On this page you can find information on:
Testing for HIV and other STIs
Sexual assault and rape support
Further information and support
Testing for HIV and other STIs
Non-urgent advice: If you think you have been exposed to HIV
Find out more
Regular testing for STIs is important for your health and your partners’ health. If you’re having condomless sex it’s recommended to test every three months. Otherwise, testing once a year is a good routine. Testing is quick, free and confidential.
Modern HIV treatment means HIV is now a long term health condition which is easy to manage. Many people still don’t know that modern HIV treatment can help you stay healthy and mean you cannot pass the virus on to others. Some people worry about testing for HIV, but knowing your status means you can access effective treatment early. Learn more about HIV and common misconceptions at: hivstigma.scot
Get tested:
Drop-in clinic at Pipeworks
Free & confidential advice, support and testing for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia & gonorrhoea at Pipeworks.
No appointment is required and you don’t need to be using the sauna to attend.
Every Wednesday 13:30-15:30
Getting there
This service is exclusively for gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men.
Book an STI test at Sandyford
Testing is quick, free and easy and available to book at all of our Sandyford locations. You can also opt to test at home if you have been advised to only test for chlamydia & gonorrhoea.
Book an appointment at a Sandyford clinic or order a home test here.
Other services
PrEP
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, or PrEP, is a medication taken to prevent HIV infection. Find out more.
Vaccinations
We offer vaccinations for HPV, hepatitis A & B, mpox and gonorrhea to those who meet our eligibility criteria. We only offer the vaccinations at Sandyford to those who are at risk of the infection through sexual activity. Find out more.
PEP
PEP is a medication that helps to prevent you contracting HIV after being exposed to the virus. It can be taken up to 72 hours (3 days) after sexual exposure but is more likely to be effective within 24 hours (1 day) so it’s important to act quickly. Find out more.
Free condoms
Free condoms and lubricant are available in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area.
Just pick up products from one of our many participating outlets (including pharmacies, pubs and clubs).
Sexual assault and rape
Archway Glasgow is a specialist service made up of a team of experts experienced in caring for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted within the last 7 days. Find out more.
Useful resources
Alcohol and sex
Information and resources to help understand alcohol use and sex.
Find our more about alcohol, drugs and the LGBTQ+ community:
Kinder Stronger Better
Chemsex
Chemsex is the practice of using certain drugs, generally referred to as ‘chems’, in your sex life. It is most commonly practiced by men who have sex with men.
Find out more about chemsex:
Waverley Care
LGBT Health and Wellbeing
LGBT Health and Wellbeing offer a range of support as well as a LGBTQ+ Conversion Helpline.
LGBT Health and Wellbeing
Mental health
Information about depression, anxiety and other mental health topics.
Find out more about mental health: Waverley Care
Terrence Higgins Trust
Terrence Higgins Trust is the largest voluntary sector provider of HIV and sexual health services in the UK, running services out of local centres across Great Britain.
Find out more: Terrence Higgins Trust
Further support
Visit the NHS inform hub for gay, bisexual and all men who have sex with men: