Emergency Help

Need to find out about sexual health or contraception in a hurry? Call the Sexual Health helpline free - it's confidential and you don't have to give your name.

Helplines - confidential advice

It's not always easy to talk about sex problems with someone you know - helplines give you the chance to talk to someone anonymously and confidentially.

Find out more about helplines and what to expect:
Using helplines and protecting your privacy.

Sexual Health Line

Call free on 0800 567 123

(calls may be charged if made from mobile phones)

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

A 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, free and confidential telephone service with advice about HIV, AIDS, sexual health, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), local services, clinics and support services.

Contraceptive Education Helpline provided by the fpa (Family Planning Association)

0845 310 1334 (England)

Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm (closed Thursday 3pm - 4.30pm)

Northern Ireland: 028 9032 5488 (Belfast) or 028 712 0016 (Derry)

Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm, Friday 9am - 4.30pm

Scotland: 0141 576 5088

Mondays to Thursdays 9am - 5 pm, Fridays 9am-4.30 pm

Trained staff can answer your questions on contraception, family planning, sexual health, clinics and advise about other organisations that can help you.