Sexual Health, Contraception and Abortion Care
Part of maintaining your wellbeing is caring for your sexual health. This page offers information on sexual health which covers a whole range of topics including:
- Contraception
- Pregnancy Testing
- Abortion Care
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STIs)
+ What is sexual health?
Sexual health covers:
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- sexual health advice, testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs/STDs) and treatment
- contraception, including emergency contraceptive pill and emergency coils.
- pregnancy testing
- access to PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) at Singleton Hospital
- access to PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) at Singleton and Neath Port Talbot hospitals
- hepatitis B, hepatitis A, HPV and smallpox (if a certain criteria is met) vaccinations at Singleton and Neath Port Talbot hospitals
- abortion advice and referral
- help for victims of sexual assault
- psychosexual counselling
More information can be found on the links to the Swansea Bay Health Board and Sexual Health Wales websites below.
+ What will I be asked at a sexual health appointment?
As part of your consultation, you’ll be asked some personal questions such as your medical and sexual history, what contraception you use, and about your sex life and sexual partners.
All information will be treated confidentially and nobody within your household will be contacted. However, if it’s felt that you or someone else is at risk of coming to harm, we may need to inform other services to make sure people are safe.
+ Can you test for sexually transmitted diseases (STIs)?
Home testing STIs are available from Sexual Health Wales for free. You will be asked to complete an online questionnaire and then select the test you require. The test will be posted to your home address. If you don’t want a test to come to your home address, please contact the helpline 0300 555 0279.
You’re advised waiting two weeks after a potential exposure before providing a sample for chlamydia and gonorrhoea, and six weeks for HIV and syphilis.
You will be texted negative results. If you have a positive result, or if your answers have indicated that you need further advice, the Sexual Health Service will be in touch to arrange your free and confidential treatment and care.
Support
SBUHB – Sexual Health Service
Appointment only. Complete an online form or call Tel: 0300 555 0279 (call back within 48 working hours)
Lines are open: Monday to Thursday 8am – 3pm / Friday 8am – 1pm (closed 12:30pm to 1pm each day and all day on bank holidays)
Sexual Health Wales
Sexual Health Wales provides free, confidential services including home STI testing kits (Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B/C), contraception (including emergency options), PrEP/PEP, and pregnancy testing. It offers expert advice on sexual health, relationships, and abortion referrals, with in-person clinics and online resources, primarily accessed via their website.
C-Card Scheme
The C-Card scheme in Swansea is a confidential, free service for young people aged 13–25 to access free condoms, lube, and sexual health advice. Users register once at a participating outlet—such as pharmacies, GP surgeries, or youth centres—to receive a card for collecting free supplies across Wales.
Click below to find your nearest C-Card centre.
SBUHB Emergency Contraception
Your local pharmacy is able to provide confidential access to NHS contraceptive services, without the need for an appointment. The services available include the provision of emergency contraception, bridging contraception and sexual health advice. These services are available free of charge if supply is deemed appropriate following a consultation with an accredited pharmacist.
To find a list of pharmacies that provide emergency contraception click HERE
SBUHB Pregnancy Advisory Service
Many women are faced with an unplanned pregnancy and find it hard to make a decision about what to do.
The SBUHB Pregnancy Advisory Service will help and support you to make a decision whether that be to keep the baby, opt for adoption or an abortion (termination).
Get in touch via the Online Form or calling 01792 200303 to make a self-referral.
Keyhope Centre
Keyhope Centre offers support for pre and post abortion, miscarriage and stillbirth.
The centre is open to callers – Monday 10am – 4pm
Address: 31 Market Street, Morriston, Swansea SA6 8DA
Tel: 01792 773800 or Email: contact@keyhopecentre.org.uk
Abortion Recovery Care and Helpline (ARCH)
For people living in Swansea, Neath or Port Talbot they offer a Befriender Helpline, and Free 1:1 counselling either by telephone or secure video.
Helpline available 7pm- 10pm daily and 9am to 5pm Mon to Friday.
Befriender Helpline: 0345 603 8501
Abortion Talk
Offers a free, confidential ‘Talkline’ for anyone to discuss their experiences or decision without judgement.
Tel: 0330 380 0811
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7pm – 10pm. Outside of these hours you can leave a message or request a call back.
Webchat available.
Information and Resources
NHS 111 Wales – Sexual Health Clinics
Information on sexual health services offered by the NHS.
NHS 111 Wales – Contraception
Information on the different types of contraception including permanent contraception.
Brook
Brook provides a whole range of information on sexual health topics. Take their contraception quiz to find the best option for you. Read through their help and advice on pregnancy, sex, relationships and emergency contraception.
NHS 111 Wales – Abortion
Overview of abortions, how they are performed and the risks that you need to be made aware of.