Locala
About the service
Locala delivers sexual health services for women, men and young people across Wigan and Leigh. Services include:
- All methods of contraception including emergency contraception. Young people can get free condoms by registering with the C-Card Scheme.
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) screening and tests, including Chlamydia, HIV and treatments for most STIs
- Pregnancy testing, advice on unplanned pregnancy and other sexual health issues, and pelvic ultrasound
- Vaccinations for Hepatitis A and B
- Information and advice on relationships.
Accessing sexual health services
You can make an appointment with your doctor (GP) or visit one of the Locala sexual health and contraception clinics. To access these services, call 01942 949167 or visit Locala (external link)
The service operates from two main clinics:
Appointments are required and can be made by contacting the clinic phone numbers, unless attending the young person’s walk-in clinic.
Emergency contraception
Emergency contraception (also known as the morning after pill) can be taken up to 72 hours after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy but the earlier it is taken the more effective it is.
It is available free from:
An IUD can be used as emergency contraception if inserted within 5 days of unprotected sex - call Locala (01942 949167) or your own GP to find out more.
During Bank Holidays or when above services are closed, you can get emergency contraception from the A&E Department, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (01942 822440).
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