Supporting Your Sexual Health and Choices in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Sexual health is an important part of overall wellbeing. Whether you need advice, contraception, testing, treatment, or emotional support, there are free and confidential services available across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Many people feel anxious about seeking help, especially if they have had difficult or traumatic experiences in the past. Services should treat you with dignity, respect your choices, and explain what will happen before any appointment, examination, or treatment. You can ask questions at any time and you can request a pause or stop during any procedure.

Main NHS Sexual Health Service

The main specialist provider across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is iCaSH (Integrated Contraception and Sexual Health Services), part of East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust. iCaSH provides confidential sexual and reproductive healthcare for people of all genders and sexual orientations. 

Services may include:

• STI testing and treatment
• HIV testing, care and prevention support
• Contraception advice
• Emergency contraception
• Condoms and safer sex advice
• Pregnancy testing (for medical reasons) and signposting
• Cervical screening information and referral where appropriate
• Support with sexual health concerns such as pain, symptoms or worries
• Advice for young people and first-time service users 

Clinics Across the Area

Sexual health clinics are available across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Many services are appointment-based, although some urgent support may be available. It is a good idea to check opening times before travelling.

Cambridge – Lime Tree Clinic

351 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 3DF
Telephone: 0300 300 3030 (select option 2) 

Huntingdon – Clinic 6, Oak Tree Centre

1 Oak Drive, Huntingdon, PE29 7HN
Telephone: 0300 300 3030 (select option 2) 

Ely – Prince of Wales Hospital

Lynn Road, Ely, CB6 1DN
Telephone: 0300 300 3030 (select option 4) 

Wisbech – Parkside Clinic

North Cambridgeshire Hospital, St Augustines Road, Wisbech, PE13 3AB
Telephone: 0300 300 3030 

Peterborough – Kings Chambers

39–41 Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1JL
Telephone: 0300 300 3030 (select option 1) 

Online and Telephone Support

Website: iCaSH Sexual Health Services
General enquiries and appointments: 0300 300 3030

Many services require appointments, although some urgent support may be available.

Home STI Testing

Free home STI testing kits may be available for people without symptoms. Kits are usually sent in plain packaging and returned by post. This can be a helpful option if attending a clinic feels difficult or stressful. 

Young People: C-Card and Free Chlamydia Testing

Young people can also access additional free sexual health support across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough through the C-Card scheme. The C-Card is a confidential service for young people, generally aged 13 to 24, providing free condoms along with sexual health information, advice, and signposting to local support services. Registration and collection points are available across the county through clinics, community venues, and some pharmacies. 

Free chlamydia testing is also available for young people, usually for those aged 16 to 24, through local clinics, community venues, pharmacies, and online postal testing. Chlamydia often has no symptoms, so testing can be an important way to protect your health and get treatment early if needed. 

If you are unsure where to go, the iCaSH website has a local service finder showing nearby C-Card sites, clinics, and testing options across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Pharmacies and GPs

Some local pharmacies can provide emergency contraception and advice. Your GP surgery may also be able to help with contraception, sexual health concerns, and referrals to specialist services if needed. 

If You Have Experienced Sexual Violence or Abuse

You do not need to share more than you want to. You can tell staff if you would prefer a different clinician, need extra time, want someone with you, or would like information explained clearly before any next step. Services should work at your pace and prioritise your comfort, safety, and choice at all times.

You may also be supported under a range of legal and policy frameworks that guide how services respond to disclosures of sexual violence and abuse. These include:

• The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime (Victims’ Code) – sets out the support and information victims are entitled to receive from services
• The NHS Constitution for England – outlines your right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be involved in decisions about your care
• The Care Act 2014 – places duties on local authorities and partner agencies to safeguard adults at risk of abuse or neglect
• The Equality Act 2010 – requires services to avoid discrimination and make reasonable adjustments to meet individual needs
• UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 – protect your personal information and ensure confidentiality is handled lawfully and appropriately
• The Human Rights Act 1998 – supports your rights to privacy, dignity, and freedom from degrading treatment 

These frameworks underpin a trauma-informed approach, meaning services should be sensitive to the impact of trauma, avoid causing further distress, and support you to make informed choices about your care.

If you are unsure about what will happen during an appointment, you can ask for this to be explained beforehand. You can also pause or stop at any time, and you do not need to proceed with any examination or discussion you are not comfortable with.

Your Rights When Using Sexual Health Services

You have the right to:

• Be treated respectfully and without judgement
• Have privacy and confidentiality explained clearly
• Ask for an interpreter if needed
• Bring a supporter where appropriate
• Understand your options before making decisions
• Decline treatment or ask for alternatives 

How to Access Help

You can usually self-refer to sexual health services without seeing a GP first. Search online for local iCaSH clinics or contact the services providers included above directly.

Share Your Experience

Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough would like to hear about your experience of using sexual health services. Your feedback can help improve care for local people.