Clinical Advice and Support
The information below is for professionals. If you are a service user and are looking for advice or an appointment at any of our clinics, please look at the sexual health services section
Online Booking
Please remember, many appointments are available to book, reschedule or cancel directly online
Please have a look at our online booking page for full info.
Clinical Guidance
This section contains the clinical guidance and protocols that are followed within Sandyford services. In cases and conditions where a West of Scotland Managed Clinical Network (MCN) protocol exists, the Sandyford protocol follows this guidance.
Vulnerable Adults Outreach & Inclusion
The Sandyford Inclusion & Outreach Team offers support to priority groups who may need extra support accessing sexual health services.
Information regarding Contraception
'Bite-size' training for coil removals
Faculty (FSRH) have brought out two videos to help practice nurses and GPs remove coils. This is a simple, commonly requested, procedure that will reduce the number of women seeking removal from specialist sexual health services, allowing Sandyford to focus on specialist care.
Information on Gender
The Gender Service Referral Information to support professionals.
The best way to contact the Gender team is via email to the Sandyford Gender Professional Helpline ProfessionalGender.Sandyford@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Guidance when caring for transgender and gender diverse adults from The General Medical Council.
LGBTI+ terms by equality network
Information on Bridging Prescriptions
For further information about trans healthcare in Scotland, visit the National Gender Identity Clinical Network for Scotland (NGICNS) website
Information regarding Mpox
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that 'monkeypox' should now be referred to as 'mpox'. The name change is to address concerns around stigmatising language associated with the disease. Learn more about the change in the press release from WHO.
Mpox (monkeypox) is a rare viral infection. The risk of getting mpox in Scotland currently remains low. Anyone can get mpox. However, currently most of the cases across Europe and the UK have been in gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM).
Sandyford are supporting Public Health Protection with a vaccination programme.
Further information on mpox can be found on NHS inform and Public Health Scotland websites.
Information regarding testing and managing Sexually Transmitted Infections or Blood Borne Viruses
If appointment required at Sandyford, please use SCI Gateway referral pathway. Patients can self refer by phoning 0141 211 8130, Option 1.
Information and advice relating to Termination of Pregnancy
Referrals can be made via SCI gateway or by calling 0141 211 8620 to self refer. The line is open from 8.45 am to 4.15pm Monday - Friday. Useful advice while waiting for an appointment can also be found via the link.
How to discuss HIV Testing & PrEP in a culturally sensitive way
Waverly Care have produced 2 videos to support professionals how to discuss HIV testing and PrEP with people of ethnic minorities in a culturally sensitive manner.
Information regarding the Sexual Problems Service
Referrals can be made via SCI gateway or by calling the appointment line on 0141 211 8130 to self refer. This line is open from 8.45 am to 4.15pm Monday - Friday. Useful advice while waiting for an appointment can also be found in the website above.
Young Person Service YPSandyford
You can call Sandyford's Young Person Service on 0141 211 8613. Please note this number is only for professionals. For all other enquiries, please visit the YPSandyford website.
Sandyford Counselling & Support Service (SCASS)
For advice or support you can call SCASS directly on 0141 211 6700. This line is open Monday - Friday 8. 45 am - 4.15pm.
Information relating to Menopause
If you have any specific queries please email our menopause support: ggc.menopausesupport@nhs.scot.
This email contact is for professionals. If you would like to make an appointment at Sandyford regarding our menopause services, please visit your GP for a referral.
Further resources are available at the British Menopause Society and Menopause Matters.
Contacting Sandyford for Professional Advice
If you are unable to find an answer to your query or need further advice please email our professional support team ggc.sandyfordprofessionalsupport@nhs.scot.
GP Feedback on our Services
GP's who wish to comment or feedback on Sandyford services please contact us by email at ggc.sandyfordprofessionalsupport@nhs.scot