Sandyford Sexual Health Service
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Sandyford is the specialist sexual health service for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. We provide a range of sexual, reproductive and emotional health services.
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Did you know Sandyford has a dedicated sexual health service for 13 - 17yr olds living in Greater Glasgow & Clyde offering STI testing, contraception & more? And we've just updated our clinic days & times! 📅
Find out more or make an appointment👉
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Common misconceptions about HIV have a devastating impact on people living with the virus. But HIV is now treatable, and just one pill a day means it can’t be passed on. And if HIV can’t be passed on, we can end new cases in Scotland.
Find out more at
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It is
#WorldAIDSDay
. This year, we are reflecting on how regular testing and effective treatment now means that most people living with HIV in the UK cannot pass the virus on. Find out more about living with HIV and the support available on our website:
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We are excited to announce the opening of a new Saturday afternoon clinic for young people. This takes place in
@SimonCommScot
Hub from 12.30-3.30pm every Saturday. For more information, or to book an appointment, visit our YP Sandyford website:
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We want to wish everyone a very happy
@MardiGla
Pride before the event later today. Although we won’t be there in person this year, we hope you enjoy celebrating!
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Today is
#WorldAIDSDay
.
The red ribbon is the universal symbol of awareness and support for people living with HIV. Here’s some Sandyford staff members wearing theirs…
#RockTheRibbon
@GCHSCP
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LGBT+ community organisations, in partnership with the NHS, are hosting a live Q&A session with current information on Monkeypox and Scotland’s vaccine programme. Join the webinar tomorrow (11 August) at 6pm by visiting:
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From 1 April, victims of sexual assault can now attend any Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service (SARCS) in the West of Scotland. These services are available with or without the police. Find out more:
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On
#InternationalWomensDay
we're excited to help launch Good Sex Is... For women who have sex with women. An inclusive sexual health and relationship guide produced by
@healthy_respect
@LGBTYS
and
@SandyfordNHSGGC
in consultation with young people.
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Thank you again to the champions group and all the staff at Sandyford for the hard work that helped us achieve a 🥇Gold🥇 Charter award! And
@LGBTYS
we couldn't have done it without your help and support, thank you.
Congratulations to the Sandyford who have been awarded a Gold Charter from LGBTI Youth Scotland for their work with the LGBT community. Well done to everyone. To find out more visit
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Shades polished, Sunscreen on. We're
@SandyfordNHSGGC
getting ready to head out into the glorious sunshine and set up
@TRNSMTfest
Come see us, we're here all weekend.
#FreeCondoms
#SandyfordNHSGGC
#TRNSMTfest
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Travel internationally from the comfort of your home.
Explore cultural and historical LGBTI landmarks around the world.
Take the
@LGBTYS
World Tour Digital Workshop and mark LGBT History Month 2021
#LGBTHistoryMonth
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We are now in a position to begin pre-exposure vaccinations for monkey pox. We have an allocation of doses available for those at the highest risk. We will invite those who meet that criteria to book first. Please only contact us if you have received an SMS about this.
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Are you aged 13-17? Having sex? Or thinking about it? 🤔
Sandyford's dedicated Young People Service is a safe space to manage your sexual health. We're here to help, not judge.
Book an appointment, visit a drop-in or call us for more info 👉
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Well done to Team Sandyford who participated in the
@LEAPsports
Corporate Cup 2022 last night. This annual bowling event helps to raise money for LGBT+ young people to enjoy taking part in sports activities.
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This week is Sexual Health Week! This is a time to celebrate sexual health knowledge, medicine and history. Find out what services are available at Sandyford and how we are currently delivering them over on our website:
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It’s been four weeks since the launch of
#StreetSupportGlasgow
. This is a one-stop shop where over 250 services to help people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness in Glasgow are detailed. We’re delighted to be one of them. Find out more:
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@NHSGGC
@NHS_Lothian
and
@ScotPHN
have published a Health Needs Assessment of LGBT+ people living in Scotland. The reports recommend how to make Scotland a more inclusive space for LGBT+ people.
You can access the infographic summary report here:
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We're keen to hear how you navigate topics such as consent & relationships with your child.
💬 is an opportunity for you & a group of your parent/carer connections to share your experiences of what’s worked & what would help.
✉️Contact colin
@thechat
.scot
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Good luck to our
@SandyfordNHSGGC
website project team at tonight's
@HSDigitalAwards
- shortlisted for the Public Sector Award!
#digibiz16
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When it comes to learning about relationships, bodies, & issues like consent & sexual health, what do you want your child to know?
👉 The Chat national survey for parents & carers ends 31 May:
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As our children grow up how do we help them gain knowledge, skills, values and behaviours that protect them? The Chat is exploring the role that parents and carers play as educators about relationships, sexual health and parenthood.
Get involved 👉
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This
#SexualHealthWeek
we're highlighting the benefits of coming to Sandyford for Young People 🤓
With locations across Greater Glasgow & Clyde, we support 13-17 year olds with their sexual health & wellbeing.
We're here to help ➡
#SHW23
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HIV misconceptions persist & cause many people to experience stigma & discrimination, often the most difficult part of living with HIV. Sandyford are helping challenge stigma and underline the effectiveness of HIV treatments –Undetectable=Untransmittable.
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We’re delighted to join over 80 organisations on
#StreetSupportGlasgow
. This is a brand new independent website that lists over 200 services to help people who are experiencing homelessness in Glasgow. Find out more:
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@WiseWomenTweet
in partnership with
@glagirlsclub
@Cmnplace
and Glasgow Violence against Women’s Partnership have launched a survey regarding women’s safety in Glasgow City. Find out more here:
#JoinTheConversation
#WomensSafety
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Work with HIV and sexual health? Join
@WaverleyCare
and
@DecoloniseContr
professional development workshop, How to be an Advocate with Decolonising Contraception, on 26th October 2020, 2pm – 3.30pm
Book you free place on
#BlackHistoryMonth
#SexualHealth
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As
#PurpleFriday
draws to a close, know that
@SandyfordNHSGGC
you will be greeted with a smile and treated with care and respect. We will continue to be your
#EveryDayHero
Have a wonderful weekend.
Check out
@LGBTYS
2018 video
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Women selling or exchanging sex, affected by COVID-19 & in urgent need of financial help can apply to the Encompass Network funds. Applications must be received before the end of August 2020. For info
visit or email encompass
@womensupportproject
.org.uk
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Well done
@KirstyWark
for a great documentary in Kirsty Wark: The Menopause and Me. Catch up on
@BBCiPlayer
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Today we are proud to be raising awareness of International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, hosted by
@may17org
. This year’s theme is ‘Together: Resisting, Supporting, Healing’.
#IDAHOBIT21
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Consent means giving permission for or agreeing to do something and being comfortable with that decision.
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While a limited sexual health service is running in response to COVID-9, we
@SandyfordNHSGGC
continue to offer abortion care. You can call us on 0141 211 8620 to discuss your options in confidence. Further information is available on
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Next datesfor
#MyBodyBack
clinics
@SandyfordNHSGGC
are 14 April and 12 May. Book now at
@RCCGlasgow
@rapecrisisscot
@MyBodyBackProj
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Menopause is a natural stage of life. The more we talk about it, the more natural it becomes
#MenopauseAwarenessMonth
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We're hiring! Health Improvement Senior
- Sexual Health
The postholder will be responsible for delivery of a
portfolio of key health improvement programmes
designed to prevent new transmissions of HIV &
STIs & address inequalities in sexual health.
➡️
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This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Find out more about the signs and symptoms of Cervical Cancer and the importance of booking your smear test over on
@JoTrust
's website:
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The first project of its kind in the UK
@steveretson
opened its doors 25 years ago to offer gay and bisexual men a holistic sexual health service that addressed their needs without fear of judgement. Happy birthday to SRP!
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Did you know that
#EmergencyContraception
is widely available from pharmacies over the
#festiveperiod
? Search
@NHS24
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It’s
#PrideMonth
! Sandyford is committed to developing and supporting the health and wellbeing of those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and places equality and diversity at the heart of its organisation. Find out more on our website:
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It's Scottish Learning Disability Week 💻
It's important that those with learning disabilities are supported to try out digital tools so they can make informed choices about the opportunities & risks they bring.
@SCLDNews
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It can be difficult to tell what’s healthy and unhealthy in the early stages of a relationship. If you’re a young person in any doubt about how you or a friend is being treated there are people you can talk to
#CSEthesigns
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We now have a limited number of appointments available for eligible patients still requiring their first monkeypox vaccine and living in Greater Glasgow and Clyde. For more information, click here:
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Work with HIV and sexual health? Join
@WaverleyCare
and
@DecoloniseContr
professional development workshop, How to be an Advocate with Decolonising Contraception, on 26th October 2020, 2pm – 3.30pm
Book you free place on
#BlackHistoryMonth
#SexualHealth
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Have you heard of Sandyford’s Listening Ear Service? This is a short-term emotional support service for those struggling with issues related to their sexual health or wellbeing. We offer up to 6 sessions or refer you to longer term support, if appropriate:
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Most people get HIV from someone who doesn’t know they have it. That's why it’s so important to test regularly - & it's quick, free and confidential.
So find out more, or try our When to Test tool at ➡️
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@NHSGGC
and
@NHS_Lothian
have recently launched this animation around post-natal contraception, produced by
@palindromicals
. This video has also been translated into both Polish and Urdu.
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COVID-19 update . Archway continues to provide support if you have been raped or sexually assaulted in the last 7 days. Please call 01412118175 or visit
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In response to COVID-19 there are temporary changes to sexual health services.
@SandyfordNHSGGC
and &
@steveretson
continue to offer PEP. To access the service, please phone 0141 211 8130. For more information see
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Its Sexual Health Week. Join the conversation on porn
#SHW17
@FPACharity
Visit for video and lots of great info
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It is currently 16 Days of Action against Domestic Violence. This raises awareness of the impact of abuse across all population groups. At Sandyford, we have specialised services which support people who have experienced abuse:
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Our services
@SandyfordNHSGGC
are running, just not as usual, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rhoda MacLeod, our head of service, tells you what changes we have had to make.
You will find up to date information on our services here:
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This
#WorldAIDSDay
we remember those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses and continue work to improve the lives of those living with HIV. Misconceptions persist and cause people to experience stigma and discrimination. Challenging stigma helps reduce the spread of HIV.
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What did the Green Grape say to the Purple Grape?
Breathe, my friend, Breathe!
An
@SandyfordNHSGGC
purple joke on
#PurpleFriday
#EveryDayHero
@LGBTYS
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Young People clinics are open from 26 May on Tue and Thu 4-7 pm
@SandyfordNHSGGC
Clinics are NOT drop-in, you must book an appointment online or phone 0141 211 8130
Please do not bring anyone with you, as we will have to ask them to wait outside.
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Next datesfor
#MyBodyBack
clinics
@SandyfordNHSGGC
are 14 April and 12 May. Book now at
@RCCGlasgow
@rapecrisisscot
@MyBodyBackProj
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The My Body Back Project was created to support women around a year onwards after their sexual assault.
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The Health Improvement Team for Sexual Health will be hosting an online event regarding young people’s sexual health and wellbeing on 9 June at 3.30pm.
To find out more and to register, click here:
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Our services
@SandyfordNHSGGC
are running, just not as usual, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rhoda MacLeod, our head of service, tells you what changes we have had to make.
You will find up to date information on our services here:
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That's right! Look out for our stall at the fabulous Glasgow
@freshersfestival
at Platform! 13-14 Sep
Come along for tonnes of free food, drink, makeup & of course... free condoms! But be sure to register first! 👨🎓
#freshers
#freshersweek
#freshers2023
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COVID-19 has made it impossible to provide sexual health info & HIV testing at community venues. Help
@WaverleyCare
to find out how people from African communities can access sexual health info & services by taking their survey on
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We're
@FreshersFest
today in the Arches, 10am-4pm. Come say hello, ask all the condom related questions you can think of and make sure you take what you need from our selection!
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Travel internationally from the comfort of your home.
Explore cultural and historical LGBTI landmarks around the world.
Take the
@LGBTYS
World Tour Digital Workshop and mark LGBT History Month 2021
#LGBTHistoryMonth
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Let’s Talk About Abortion… Why not? 1 in 3 women have one. Our new animated film here
#talktomaggie
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The temporary Free Condoms by post service is winding down and we are looking at options for a longer term model. We’d love to hear your views on what the service could look like moving forward.
Take part here:
This survey ends at 5pm on 11 November.
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Although Sandyford is unable to attend
@prideglasgow
this year, you can still access free condoms through our postal service or within our outlets, many of which are LGBT venues. To find out more, click here:
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We are consulting on our draft
#SexualHealth
Strategic Plan for
@NHSGGC
learn more & have your say:
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One of the best ways to protect yourself against sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, is to use a condom. Free condoms are readily available at many outlets across Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
Find your nearest at
#WorldAIDSDay
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We're back at Freshers Festival today! Get free condoms, an STI test or just chat sexual health with the lovely team on our stall! 🌞
💡 Did you know, free condoms are available to anyone over 13 in the Greater Glasgow & Clyde area?
Find an outlet👉
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While temporary changes to sexual health services are in place to help the NHS response to Coronavirus
@SandyfordNHSGGC
& Steve Retson Project continue to offer a PEP service. You need to phone first. For more information see
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We're asking parents & carers about their child’s learning at home, at school, how they think home & school could best work together & what would help parents & carers in their role as their child’s first educator.
Get involved 👉
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Work with HIV and sexual health? Join
@WaverleyCare
and
@DecoloniseContr
professional development workshop How to be an Advocate with Decolonising Contraception on 26th October 2020, 2pm – 3.30pm
Book you free place on
#BlackHistoryMonth
#SexualHealth
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During
#LearningDisabilitiesWeek
, we thought it would be helpful to direct you to resources to support children and young people on a range of topics within Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP) 📚 (1/4)
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We are delighted to be supporting
@givebloodscot
regarding their announcement for fairer rules around blood donation.
The change is fairer and more inclusive, and means that many gay and bisexual men will now be able to contribute to this amazing service.
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#dontskipyoursmear
Doctors and Nurses have seen it all before! Don’t let embarrassment be a reason to skip your smear. Screening tests help detect cancer early. You can find out about cervical, bowel and breast screening at
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A dedicated national NHS sexual assault service (SARCS) is available to offer you a choice in healthcare and support after rape or sexual assault, if you aren’t ready to tell the police or are unsure.
Find out more:
#TurntoSARCS
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Young People clinics are open from 26 May on Tue and Thu 4-7 pm
@SandyfordNHSGGC
Clinics are NOT drop-in, you must book an appointment online or phone 0141 211 8130
Please do not bring anyone with you, as we will have to ask them to wait outside.
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COVID-19 has made it impossible to provide sexual health info & HIV testing at community venues. Help
@WaverleyCare
to find out how people from African communities can access sexual health info & services by taking their survey on
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Sweaty palms. Racing heartbeat. Butterflies in your stomach. That’s all good, right? Or is it. If you’re under 18 and would like advice and guidance on what’s healthy and unhealthy when you’re seeing someone go to
#CSEthesigns
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COVID-19 update . Archway continues to provide support if you have been raped or sexually assaulted in the last 7 days. Please call 01412118175 or visit
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As our children grow up how do we help them gain knowledge, skills, values and behaviours that protect them?
The Chat is exploring the role that parents and carers play as educators about relationships, sexual health and parenthood.
Get involved 👉
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Please note that from today (3rd October), Archway Glasgow has moved premises to:
120-137 William Street,
Glasgow, G3 8UR.
The contact telephone number remains the same: 01412118175.
Find out more about Archway Glasgow over on their website:
@NHSGGC
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Tomorrow is
#WorldAIDSDay
. This year we want to raise awareness of the facts of HIV, so we can challenge misperceptions about HIV and end the stigma that people living with HIV can face. Do you know the facts? 👉
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We went all Purple in the Park
@SandyfordNHSGGC
in support of
#PurpleFriday
. Watch
@LGBTYS
campaign video on see how easy it is to be an
#EveryDayHero
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Sandyford’s highly valued Advanced Nurse Practitioners provide accessible clinical care to clients
#AdvPracWeek17
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If you’re at
@prideglasgow
this weekend the
@steveretson
team are providing free 60secs HIV testing and much more! Make sure to say hello!
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Have you had a look at our new websites yet? it's got lots of useful sexual health information and services.
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Young People clinics are open from 26 May on Tue and Thu 4-7 pm
@SandyfordNHSGGC
Clinics are NOT drop-in, you must book an appointment online or phone 0141 211 8130
Please do not bring anyone with you, as we will have to ask them to wait outside.
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We have appointments available for the monkeypox vaccine on Saturday 26th November for eligible patients requiring their first dose. To find out more, or to book an appointment, visit our website:
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Very excited that our
@SandyfordNHSGGC
website project has been shortlisted for the Public Sector Award
@HSDigitalAwards
this week!
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29 Nov 11 to 3 Health event
@WaverleyCare
301 Springfield Road Glasgow G40 3LG Call 0141 332 2520 Open to all Lots of info & Refreshments
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