Wednesday, 18th December 2024
Trade will be offering a limited in-person service during festive period -
Information, advice and guidance on looking after your sexual health can be accessed online or over the phone.
Our opening times will be as follows:
Friday 20 Dec:
Services operational until 5pm
Saturday 21 Dec - Monday 1st Jan:
OFFICE CLOSED
Tuesday 2nd Jan:
Normal service hours resume
The first CLINIC xtra will be on Friday 3nd January 2025 between 12:00-2:00pm
When we are back open and you want some short-term or long-term support in the local area, such as one-to-one support or counselling, you can get in contact with us.
Leicester Sexual Health
Christmas/New Years opening hours for the Haymarket Health clinic are as follows:
Christmas Eve: 8:15am – 4pm
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: Closed
New Years Eve: 8:15am – 4pm
New Years Day: Closed
Opening hours for Loughborough clinic are as follows:
Christmas Eve: Closed
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Closed
New Years Day: Closed
All other dates not mentioned are hours as normal.
If you think you have been exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours (3 days), you should consider PEP, which stands for Post Exposure Prophylaxis. If you need to access PEP outside of their opening times, you can access this from the Leicester Royal Infirmary adult A&E department.
For further information, visit the Leicester Sexual Health website.
Emotional support:
If you need someone to talk to over the festive period, you can access the following services:
Switchboard LGBT+ helpline
The London-based LGBT+ helpline is open every day from 10am-10pm, including over the Christmas and New Year period, to provide you with support, information and also offer a referral service lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans* people - and anyone considering issues around their sexuality and/or gender identity. They are confidential, welcoming, supportive and non-judgemental, and although they are based in London, they can provide you with support regardless of where you live.
You can call them on 0300 330 0630 (calls to this number will cost you the same as calls to 01 and 02 numbers and are included in any call allowances you may have either on a mobile or a landline). Alternatively, you can visit their website.
Samaritans
As stated on their website, you can talk to Samaritans "anytime you like, in your own way, and off the record - about whatever's getting to you. You don't just have to be suicidal." Although they are not LGBT-specific, they are trained up to listen to you and for you to talk about your thoughts and feelings, to help you see things more clearly and think more clearly about your options.
They are open 24 hours a day, every day throughout the year, including over the Christmas and New Year period.
You can call Samaritans for free on 116 123.
Childline
Childline is a free, private and confidential service for children and young people aged up to 19, where you can be you. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, however you want to get in touch. They are there for you online, on the phone, anytime. They are open 24 hours a day, everyday.
You can call Childline for free on 0800 1111 or visit their website for an online chat.
If you need other support, below is a list of places that can help. If not included, their opening hours can be found on their website.
Sexual Assault:
Juniper Lodge;
Helpline - 0808 802 0028 (Provided by FreeVa)
Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) – Call 0116 273 3330 and leave a message if no answer
Drugs & Alcohol:
Turning Point – Call 0330 303 6000
LBGTQ+ Specific support:
Galop – Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Conversion Therapy etc – Call 0800 999 5428
Mermaids – Trans, Non-binary, Gender diverse support – Call 0808 801 0400 OR text ‘Mermaids’ to 85258 (Text chat available 24/7)
