An assessment of your contraceptive needs will be made at
this time.
What’s “The Point”?
A friendly and confidential service for young
people aged 18 years and under. The following
services are provided
free of charge:
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Testing for sexually transmitted infections
Pregnancy testing and advice
Condoms
Contraceptive advice
Advice about sex & relationships
WHAT IS A ROUTINE SCREEN?
A routine screen may include taking samples, either by
yourself or a clinician, a urine test and a blood test to test
for the different sexually transmitted infections. This will be
discussed with you by the clinician you see.
You will not have tests for any sexual infection without
a discussion first, and your consent.
EXAMINATION
Following your consultation, you will be examined by the
same person and some tests will be taken depending on
your problem.
WHO WILL I SEE?
Your first visit to the clinic will normally take one hour,
although this may be longer for walk-in clinics.
REGISTRATION
If you are a new patient you will first see a receptionist who
will ask you your name, further registration will take place in
one of our confidential registration booths. If you prefer to
see a male or female clinician please let the receptionist
know so that we can arrange this for you.
PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY
Your confidentiality is important to us and protected by the
law under the Venereal Disease Act. Your confidential
information can be accessed by staff within the clinic
involved in your care. Information will not be given to
someone outside of the clinic, for example your GP, Social
Worker or Parent, unless we explain why and ask your
permission. We will only ever pass information without your
consent if we are concerned for your personal safety. For
more information please read the separate leaflet –
‘Confidentiality, Your Rights.’
For most female examinations, a sexual health nurse will
also be present. For male examinations a nurse can also be
present if you prefer. Please advise the practitioner should
you require a nurse to be present during your examination.
Girls will either have:
Samples taken from inside the vagina using a speculum (as
for a smear test) and one from the urethra (water passage)
OR Self taken swab from the vagina.
Boys will either have:
A sample taken from the urethra (water passage) and a
urine test.
OR Just a urine sample.
Girls and Boys:
A blood test will also be taken / offered.
discussed with you by the clinician you see.
This will be
Patients will be offered the following tests where
appropriate. You’ll be told which tests you have had today.
CONSULTATION
You will be called to a consulting room by your first name.
You will be asked about your reasons for attending the
clinic and any symptoms or concerns you may have. You
will also be asked questions about your general health and
some specific ones about your sexual health.
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The HIV Test
This is a simple blood test that detects antibodies to the HIV
virus. These antibodies take up to 4 weeks to develop after
HIV enters the bloodstream. This means waiting for one
month after the time you think you may have been infected
before having the test. If you have not put yourself at risk in
this time, the result will give you an accurate picture of your
HIV status (it is therefore important to practice safer sex
during that month).
BOYS
 Gonorrhoea
 Chlamydia
 Urethritis
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HIV
Syphilis
GIRLS
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Gonorrhoea
Chlamydia
Trichomonas vaginalis
Thrush
Bacterial Vaginosis
HIV
Syphilis
RESULTS
How will I get them?
Depending if you had symptoms some of your results may
be available at the end of your first visit.
Your final test results, including your HIV result, will be sent
to you by a discreet text message - usually in 4 days’ time.
If you prefer you can telephone for your results at an
arranged time or collect your results in person.
TREATMENT
What will happen if I need treatment?
If you have an infection we will explain what the infection is
and will give you some treatment.
Leaflets on all sexual infections are available in the
consulting rooms and in the examination rooms. If you
cannot find what you need please ask a member of staff to
help you.
All treatments for infections are free and are dispensed
directly to you before leaving the clinic.
CONTRACEPTION
Contraception will be offered if appropriate – here at The
Point we can offer a wide range of different contraceptions,
including the hormonal pill, hormonal implant and coils.
Please discuss which method is best for you with the health
practitioner who sees you.
PLEASE CHECK WE HAVE YOUR CORRECT
MOBILE PHONE NUMBER AT RECEPTION
www.gettingiton.org.uk
If your test results are negative and no further discussion is
required, you will receive the following text message: “All
FPA Sexual Health Helpline Tel: 0845 122 8687
www.nhs.uk/worthtalkingabout
your tests are negative. There is no need to contact us
unless you have some concerns”
HIV - THT Direct Tel: 0845 122 1200
If you have Chlamydia we will telephone you or send the
following text message: “Your Chlamydia test is positive.
General - NHS 111 Service Tel: 111
www.nhs.uk
www.tht.org.uk
Please come in for treatment ASAP”
For repeat tests and all other queries you will receive a text
message asking you to contact the Wolverton Centre.
We see everyone
The Wolverton Centre for Sexual Health
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Galsworthy Road, Kingston, Surrey KT2 7QB
Free, friendly, confidential service for young
Tel: 020 8974 9331
www.SexualHealthKingston.co.uk
SOME USEFUL INFORMATION
‘The Point’ clinics are also located at:
Battersea
020 7441 0200
Croydon 020 8401 3002
Roehampton
020 8487 6861
Tooting 020 8725 3353
Local Sexual Health Services for Young People
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A sexual health & contraception
service for 18 year olds and under
HELD EVERY
TUESDAY 4-6PM
AT THE WOLVERTON CENTRE
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston, Surrey KT2 7QB
Tel: 020 8974 9331
www.SexualHealthKingston.co.uk