Our service over the festive period
Over the festive period some of our services will be reduced and the post may be delayed.
Online services
Our online service will continue to be available 24/7. We may take more time than usual to respond to your messages and emails over the holiday period. Please bear with us, we will get back to you.
We expect delays to Royal Mail in the lead up to and during the festive period. This can affect our delivery times for all services.
Emergency contraception
Orders will close at 1pm on Wednesday 17 December 2025 and reopen at 9am on Friday 2 January 2026.
If you need emergency contraception during this time, go to a pharmacy or sexual health clinic
STI test kits
Last dispatch before Christmas is on Wednesday 24 December 2025. Remember, delays with Royal Mail will affect the delivery time of your order.
Orders made after the 24 December will be fulfilled and dispatched between 29 to 31 December 2025.
STI test results
Due to the reduced availability of our clinical team, we will not be sending test results from 25 to 29 December 2025 or from 31 December 2025 to 1 January 2026.
If you need support, our clinical team will be checking our text message inbox. Please bear with us, we will get back to you.
If you are experiencing painful symptoms or are worried about side effects, contact NHS 111
STI treatment and condoms
Our website will stay open and you’ll be able to order throughout the festive period.
Orders made after 23 December will be fulfilled and dispatched on 29, 30 and 31 December 2025.
Sexual Health Hub clinics
All Sexual Health Hub locations will be closed on on 25 and 26 December 2025 and 1 January 2026.
If you need sexual health support during this time, contact NHS 111 for urgent care. Emergency contraception is available free from local pharmacies.
Clinics reopen as usual from 2 January 2026.
Festive opening hours
Cheshire West and Chester
Wednesday 24 December and Wednesday 31 December: Fountains clinic and Blacon clinic close at 1pm. Neston clinic closed both days.
Saturday 27 December: Closed
Oldham, Bury and Rochdale
Wednesday 24 December and Wednesday 31 December: walk in clinics in Rochdale and Bury will be open from 9am till 12pm. If you need support outside of these times call 0300 303 8565
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