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New first-time smear appointments available

First time smears blog post
Axess sexual health has opened new appointments for first-time cervical smears in Halton and Warrington. If you live in those areas and have been invited to get your smear for the first time, you now have more availability to choose from when selecting your smear appointment.

Christmas opening times at axess sexual health

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Bank holidays in December and January mean that clinic opening times at axess sexual health will differ from usual. If you need to attend your local axess sexual health clinic over the Christmas and New Year period, it's a good idea to make yourself aware of temporary changes to our clinic timetable.

Verso Biosense and axess collaborate on clinical research

Verso blog post
Verso Biosense, an innovative femtech company, has created a series of smart intra-uterine sensors designed to monitor biomarkers in the uterus, like core body temperature and oxygen.

Smash the stigma this World AIDS Day

Smash the stigma
1 December each year marks World AIDS Day. It is a global awareness day uniting people in the fight against HIV and stigma. This World AIDS Day, we're encouraging people to smash the stigma by getting tested for HIV.

A new axess 4 u clinic is opening in Warrington

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The clinic opens on Tuesday 26 November and runs on Tuesdays between 3.30-6pm. Axess 4 u operates as a walk-in, meaning you do not require an appointment to be seen by our team.

Axess Empowherment

Empowherment blog post
Are you a woman having condomless sex? You might need PrEP. PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a pill you can take to reduce your chance of getting HIV from sex.

Changes to our Liverpool walk-in service

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Starting 6 January 2024, our Saturday emergency walk-in service in Liverpool is moving from The Beat to the Linda McCartney Centre.This means our walk-in service in Liverpool will be based at the Linda McCartney Centre (on the Liverpool Royal University Hospital Site) every day of the week except for Sunday, as axess is closed on Sundays in Liverpool.

Barriers to HIV Testing for Black and Ethnic Minority Communities

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World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December. At axess sexual health, we've been encouraging you to #KnowYourStatus. We want to emphasise how simple and quick testing for HIV can be. However, it's important to recognise that ethnically minoritised communities may face barriers to testing. We must think about how healthcare workers can tackle these obstacles.

Contraception: Know your options this Freshers

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There's a lot of contraceptive options available. Knowing which one works best for you can be challenging. We've created a concise guide which tells you the basics on key contraceptive options. This way, you can make an informed choice on your contraception.

axess Pride 2023: Are you PrEPared for Pride?

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PrEP is a pill you can take to protect you from HIV. It is extremely effective when taken correctly. If you take PrEP correctly, you do not need to worry about a sexual partner's HIV status. Find out more about PrEP by reading our PrEP Online Information Booklet, updated for 2023.

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