Sexual Health Services and Clinic Updates in Devon and Exeter

North Devon residents now have increased access to free and confidential sexual health services with the expansion of clinics in Bideford and Ilfracombe by Devon Sexual Health. The expansion of clinics in Bideford and Ilfracombe ensures more access to free sexual health services and aims to provide essential support, including contraception, STI testing, and treatment, to a wider population. All services are free, confidential and non-judgemental.

NHS Young Person Drop-in Clinics

From 4 March, the Young Person drop-in clinic at Devon Sexual Health will be held every Tuesday from 3.30pm – 5.30pm. This weekly sit and wait clinic is open to all under-18s living in Devon, and offers a full range of sexual health services and support including sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, contraception and HIV care. You can drop into the clinic at the NHS Walk-in centre, Sidwell Street, Exeter EX4 6NN without appointment. Additionally, a dedicated young person drop-in clinic for those under 21 is available on Wednesdays from 3.30pm to 5.30pm at the Barnstaple Health Centre.

Expanded Services and Locations in North Devon

To provide comprehensive sexual health services to all residents of Devon, clinic locations and operating hours have been updated:

• Bideford clinic: Located at Bideford Community Hospital, Abbotsham Road, operates every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 4pm.
• Ilfracombe clinic: Situated at Tyrrell Hospital, St Brannocks Road, runs every Monday from 10am to 4pm.
• Barnstaple clinic: Based at Barnstaple Health Centre, Vicarage Street, offers a walk-in clinic on Monday afternoons.

Both the Bideford and Ilfracombe clinics operate on an appointment-only basis, which can be scheduled through the main Devon Sexual Health service in Barnstaple by calling 0300 303 3989. For those using the Barnstaple facility, the clinic is conveniently situated on the first floor of the Barnstaple Health Centre on Vicarage Street, near the back entrances of the Green Lanes shopping centre.

Private Sexual Health Care in Exeter

For those seeking alternative options, Mayfield Clinic Exeter provides a welcoming, confidential space, with experienced private GPs ready to offer support, reassurance, and a full range of sexual health services. Access confidential, expert sexual health consultations and STI testing at our Exeter private clinic, with experienced GPs offering same-day appointments, home test kits, and total discretion for your peace of mind. Unlike busy NHS clinics where waits can be long, our private sexual health clinic in Exeter guarantees quick access to professional care.

Our private sexual health services include:

• Comprehensive STI (STD) testing for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, and more.
• Professional GP advice and reassurance on any sexual health issue.
• Investigations for symptoms such as unusual discharge, pain, rashes, or itching.
• Home STI test kits available for extra convenience.
• Same-day and short notice appointments in Exeter when you need them most.

Sexual health consultations at our Exeter clinic start from £90. This includes your appointment with an experienced GP, though any tests or treatments you need will be priced separately and discussed in advance.