Argyll and Bute Services

Sexual and Reproductive Services in the Argyll and Bute Area

For general information and advice in the Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership area regarding: 

• sexual health
• sexuality
• contraception
• emergency contraception
• healthy relationships

speak to your GP or practice nurse.  If you are a young person, you could also speak to a school nurse or youth worker. 

 

Some GP practices are able to provide: 

• routine contraception
• insertion of coils for emergency contraception
• tests and treatment for common sexually transmitted infections
• cervical screening (smear) tests
• menopause support
• referral for vasectomy

Many practices offer coil and implant insertions, and some may be able to offer those for patients who are not registered with them.  Condoms may be available on request. 

Free condoms

Find out more about free condoms by post in the Argyll and Bute area. 

More complex sexual health issues and contraception

In Argyll and Bute, there are three GP practices (available to anyone living in the area) that provide more specialisted sexual health services with an enhanced level of care and expertise.  They may be able to offer more choice in contraceptive options.  There are:

• Campbeltown Medical Practice sexual health clinic
• Lochgilphead Medical Centre sexual health clinic
• Lorn Medical Centre, Oban sexual health clinic

You do not need to be registered with any of these practices to get an appointment to speak to a practitioner about your sexual or reproductive health.  Practitioners at these services will have a special interest and training in this area of work. 

In order to access sexual health services at these practices, please phone ahead to make an appointment.  You will find the contact details by clicking on the practice name above.  They do not have open or drop-in clinics.  You will need to state when calling that you wish to make an appointment to discuss your sexual and reproductive health. 

Occasionally people may need to be referred to a specialist sexual health centre and your doctor will arrange this. 

Whether you see your own GP practice or a specialist service, this a confidential service. 

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