The Students’ Union’s Help & Advice service want all students to be supported in practicing safe sex and maintaining period dignity.
The Help & Advice team have a free and confidential service for both condoms and period products.
Safe Sex Express Free Condom Delivery Service
The Students' Union offers a free*, confidential condom delivery service, not just on campus but to all our students in the community and partner colleges.
For free condoms just visit www.worcsu.com/safesexexpress (please note this page requires you to log in)
A 10-minute confidential condom demonstration on condom use and how to use them safely. Feel free to attend with friends. Book your confidential, face to face condom demonstration with an Advisor. Alternatively, you could watch a free online demonstration.
*This service is for current students only. The Students' Union reserves the right to refuse any requests which we deem may be an abuse of this service.
Allergy Advice
Some condoms contain latex, so it is important to make sure that if you or your partner are allergic to latex, you use latex-free condoms. For more information about latex allergies and other allergies visit Anaphylaxis UK. If you have any questions about specialist safe sex products such as halal or kosher lubes, please fill out our advice enquiry form.
Period Dignity
The Students’ Union believe that all workplaces and public spaces should cultivate inclusivity and equality. To make this a reality, we have partnered with ‘hey girls’ and launched our Period Dignity scheme that provides free period supplies across all University of Worcester campuses.
There is also the Period Dignity Express where students can order a custom package of period products using our online form. Period products could include tampons, sanitary pads, period pants, pantyliners and menstrual cups. You collect these at the SU Welcome desk (St John’s campus) by quoting the unique and confidential order number provided.
Packages and products are subject to availability, supply, and demand.
Please note if you fail to collect your order within 3 weeks, it will be cancelled and you will need to submit your order again.
Allergy Advice
If you have any questions about the period products we supply, please fill out our advice enquiry form. Alternatively, you can visit heygirls for more information.
Sexual Health Service (Worcestershire Integrated Sexual Health Service)
Worcester's Sexual Health Clinic is in Aconbury North, Worcestershire Royal Hospital, WR5 1DD.
Check out their web pages hacw.nhs.uk/knowyourstuff for information on:
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Chlamydia Screening
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Sexual health clinics
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Pregnancy advice
SH:24 - free & confidential sexual and reproductive health services 24 hrs a day
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STI tests for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis & HIV
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Diagnosis and treatment for genital warts and genital herpes
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Oral contraception
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Learn about STIs
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Compare contraception methods.
Pregnancy & Maternity
For support and advice on pregnancy and parenthood as a student, you might find the following links helpful.
University or Worcester - Student Pregnancy & Maternity Guidance
NHS Pregnancy & Baby
NHS Start 4 Life a helpful resource for mums, dads and families. You are also able to sign up for weekly emails and text information.
Confidentiality
The Help & Advice service is confidential - nothing you tell us will be shared with the University of Worcester or any other organisation or individual without your permission. There are rare occasions where a breach of confidentiality may be deemed necessary. A breach of confidentiality will only occur if staff have evidence to believe that someone is at risk of harm and abuse. Further details can be found in our Confidentiality Policy. If a decision is made to breach confidentiality, the client will be informed in advance of the breach.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure that all information contained on the Help & Advice webpages is both current and accurate. However, information within these pages is subject to change without prior notice. Please seek professional guidance for the latest information. Any advice given by members of staff is based on the information available and to the best of their knowledge. No liability can be accepted for any errors or misleading information. Please note the Help & Advice service is a member of AdviceUK.