The Students’ Union’s Help & Advice service want all students to be supported in practicing safe sex and maintaining period dignity.
The Help & Advice team have a free and confidential service for condoms and safe sex products.
Safe Sex Express Free Condom Delivery Service
The Students' Union offers a free*, confidential condom delivery service, not just on campus but to all our students in the community and partner colleges.
For free condoms just visit www.worcsu.com/safesexexpress (please note this page requires you to log in)
A 10-minute confidential condom demonstration on condom use and how to use them safely. Feel free to attend with friends. Book your confidential, face to face condom demonstration with an Advisor. Alternatively, you could watch a free online demonstration.
*This service is for current students only. The Students' Union reserves the right to refuse any requests which we deem may be an abuse of this service.
Allergy Advice
Some condoms contain latex, so it is important to make sure that if you or your partner are allergic to latex, you use latex-free condoms. For more information about latex allergies and other allergies visit Anaphylaxis UK. If you have any questions about specialist safe sex products such as halal or kosher lubes, please fill out our advice enquiry form.
Period Dignity
The Students’ Union is committed to promoting inclusivity and equality in all spaces. In partnership with ‘Hey Girls,’ we offer free period products as part of our cost of living support for students. If you're struggling with the cost of living, book an appointment with an advisor for further assistance.
Allergy Advice
If you have any questions about the period products we supply, please fill out our advice enquiry form. Alternatively, you can visit heygirls for more information.
Sexual Health Service (Worcestershire Integrated Sexual Health Service)
Worcester's Sexual Health Clinic is in Aconbury North, Worcestershire Royal Hospital, WR5 1DD.
Check out their web pages hacw.nhs.uk/knowyourstuff for information on:
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Chlamydia Screening
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Sexual health clinics
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Pregnancy advice
SH:24 - free & confidential sexual and reproductive health services 24 hrs a day
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STI tests for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis & HIV
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Diagnosis and treatment for genital warts and genital herpes
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Oral contraception
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Learn about STIs
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Compare contraception methods.
Pregnancy & Maternity
For support and advice on pregnancy and parenthood as a student, you might find the following links helpful.
University or Worcester - Student Pregnancy & Maternity Guidance
NHS Pregnancy & Baby
NHS Start 4 Life a helpful resource for mums, dads and families. You are also able to sign up for weekly emails and text information.
Breastfeeding and wellbeing room
The University offers a dedicated breastfeeding and wellbeing room for new and expectant mothers on St. John’s Campus in the Conference Centre, Room 001. This private space includes a window with coverings, a reclining chair, a plug for breast pumps, hand sanitiser, and handwashing facilities nearby. The room is accessed via student card and includes an "in use" sign for privacy. If you have any concerns about using this space, please reach out to Firstpoint.
There is also a breastfeeding and wellbeing room available at Medical School - EGA G004.
Confidentiality
The Help & Advice service is confidential - nothing you tell us will be shared with the University of Worcester or any other organisation or individual without your permission. There are rare occasions where a breach of confidentiality may be deemed necessary. A breach of confidentiality will only occur if staff have evidence to believe that someone is at risk of harm and abuse. Further details can be found in our Confidentiality Policy. If a decision is made to breach confidentiality, the client will be informed in advance of the breach.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure that all information contained on the Help & Advice webpages is both current and accurate. However, information within these pages is subject to change without prior notice. Please seek professional guidance for the latest information. Any advice given by members of staff is based on the information available and to the best of their knowledge. No liability can be accepted for any errors or misleading information. Please note the Help & Advice service is a member of AdviceUK.