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We are a friendly and inclusive harm reduction service around drug use and sexual health.

The Health Shop is a free and confidential service available to anyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or sexuality. Sexual Health and substance use can be difficult to talk about but at The Health Shop we talk about them all the time!

09/01/2026

We want to say thank you to Twisted Pole for you generous donation.

Twisted Pole is a friendly and inclusive studio in Nottingham City Centre that offers classes in pole dance, flexibility and more.

They run with a s*x work inclusive ethos and ensure the origins of pole aren’t forgotten. Because of this, we’d like to use this opportunity to raise awareness of pole and its history.

07/01/2026

Today marks a monumental occasion; the end of an era, some might say. We have become a paperless service! And in true Health Shop style (well, The Health Shop meets Moira Rose), we gave our paper files a proper send off.

For those who don’t know, The Health Shop was established over thirty years ago, being set up during the HIV epidemic. Back then, we used ID numbers and paper files to ensure people could remain anonymous within services.

Over the years, and as times have changed, we have embraced the online monitoring systems and stopped using ID number cards, instead we take a name a date of birth from clients, still allowing people to remain anonymous by giving an alias name if they choose to do so.

This morning we gathered as a team to discuss the end of paper files, looking back over the years and remembering clients who are no longer with us but whose numbers we remember.

We ended our service shredding a paper file, to symbolise the end of this era.

24/12/2025

Blog: A Day in the Life of.. The Health Shop.

Do you ever wonder what happens behind the blue door? So much of the work we do isn’t visible and happens behind the scenes. We are small but mighty.

We wanted to share with you a day we had in November so you can see a snapshot of our day-to-day workings.

23/12/2025

We have been gifted some finger cots to trial by *xyhealth - a q***r s*xual health organisation specialising in W|W s*xual health.

Did you know that condoms and dams aren’t the only barrier protections that have been designed? Finger cots are can help to prevent the spread of STI’s and infection and are designed be worn on fingers during s*x/play.

If you have any cuts or ripped skin on your fingers, you are more at risk of transmitting an infection, and these can help reduce that risk.

They can also be used for a**l play as they help reduce the spread of bacteria between the people involved.

Finger cots could be used on s*x toys that are too small for condoms.

If you’re interested in trying these out, drop us a message or call and we can sort out a bag for you to collect.

22/12/2025

We want to say a big thank you to Sleep Pod for your generous donations.

We have been able to provide warmth and shelter to some of our most vulnerable clients during these winter months, and it means a lot.

17/12/2025

Today is International Day to End Violence Against S*x Workers.

We believe that all s*x workers should have the right to work in safety, free from fear and violence.

Lots of people choose to keep their s*x working status private due to stigma and persecution. We believe in the right to privacy and anonymity which is why we can see people under an alias name.

Our service has always supported s*x workers. Today we stand in solidarity with the community.

12/12/2025

We’ve started getting weekly food donations from Pret A Manger Nottingham, High Street.

We are so grateful for these donations, we fake them on our street outreach and give them out in the exchange.

Having access to good nutrition is something people struggle with and it makes a massive difference being able to offer food to people who face barriers accessing it.

Thank you to the staff at Pret for being so lovely.
Pret A Manger

11/12/2025

Yesterday we had our annual Christmas breakfast for rough sleepers. We want to say a massive thank you to all the staff and volunteers who make this day possible.

Christmas is hard time of year for many people, for lots of reasons. Many people are alone and this time of year can be a stark reminder of this.

It’s nice to be able to bring people together with food, laughter and presents.

This year, we held a raffle to raise funds for this, and we are so grateful to all the businesses who helped to make this happen.
Q Hair and Beauty The Lord Roberts Nottingham Queen of Hockley Pogo Bar Mesa Hockley Broadway Cinema Amy Paints Hair Ice Nine Peggy's Skylight Pho

Thanks to the staff at Nottingham Recovery Network, Framework Charity and the staff in the Public Health Team at Nottingham City Council for helping us.

10/12/2025

We want to send a big thank you to Nottingham Frontrunners for having us last night for our quarterly testing event.

And as always a massive thank you to The Lord Roberts Nottingham for letting use the basement and for always being so welcoming.

We’d also like to thank Broadway Cinema for gifting us two cinema tickets as prizes for the best dressed last night.

We appreciate all the effort people put in to dressing up and we love coming to see you all.

See you in a few months!

03/12/2025

Yesterday we attended the launch of the new website for Consent In Notts with the Service Manager for S*xual Safety, Safeguarding and Protection for Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

02/12/2025

We want to send a massive thank you to Shoe Aid UK for donating walking shoes and waterproof trainers for us to give out to our homeless clients.

This time of year is particularly hard for people who are rough sleeping, we can take for granted the difference that having warm and dry feet makes, so these will be greatly appreciated.

01/12/2025

This World AIDS Day, we are highlighting the revolutionary power of U=U.

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12 Broad Street
Nottingham
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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	12:30pm - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

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http://www.healthshopnottingham.co.uk/

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