YSH York & North Yorkshire

08/01/2026

Our first walk in cervical screening clinic of 2026 is in Selby.

🗓️ Thursday 15th January 2026
⏰ 4pm to 7pm
📍Selby War Memorial Hospital

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical screening can detect changes early, often before symptoms appear, and is one of the most effective ways to prevent cervical cancer. Every day, two women die of cervical cancer in UK, yet nearly all cases of cervical cancer are preventable.

All you need to come to our clinic:
✅ To have received your reminder (now sent via the NHS app)
✅ Your NHS number

Here’s what some recent attendees have said about our service:

❤️ All of the team are so friendly and welcoming - really made me feel at ease.
❤️ Excellent service with fab staff.
❤️ Super reassuring and calmed my nerves. Super quick and informative.
❤️ I had my first smear test today and had the most positive experience. The nurse was wonderful and very reassuring — she made sure I was talked through everything and felt comfortable. I can’t thank them enough!

We also offer booked cervical screening appointments if that suits you better - just give our team a call on 01904 721111 and we’ll get you sorted.

Not due yet? Keep an eye out for our other walk in clinics throughout 2026. We hope to see you soon!

18/12/2025

If you need sexual healthcare over the festive period, we'll be happy to help.

🎄On Christmas Eve and New Years Eve, we'll be open for appointments until 4pm. We'll be running our York Walk In and Wait clinic in the morning from 8am - 11am. Our Scarborough Walk In and Wait clinic will be at the usual time of 12pm - 2pm.

🎅🏼 We will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day. Our clinics at Catterick ITC and CMC will also be closed on 23rd and 30th December.

🎄We're running an additional Walk In and Wait clinic in York on Friday 2nd January 2026 from 8am - 11am.

🆘 If you need urgent help during our closure periods, please visit yorsexualhealth.org.uk/emergency-support for signposting.

16/12/2025

Remember to wrap it this Christmas 👀🎁

If you're 16+ and live in York or North Yorkshire, you can visit our website yorsexualhealth.org.uk and fill up your stocking for free! Condoms are your best protection against unplanned pregnancies and STIs, so make sure you have some handy over the festive season 🎄

10/12/2025

We're holding our last walk in cervical screening clinic of the year in 📍Scarborough

Come along on 🗓️ Wednesday 17th December between ⏰ 9:30 and 11:30am. We'll be at our clinic on Northway (see our website for a video walk through of this location)

If you've been putting off your cervical screening this year, let's get it ticked off your to do list before Christmas, so you can go into 2026 without worry 🎄🎉

Cervical screening saves at least 2000 lives each year, but we understand why it can slip down your priority list With busy lives, caring responsibilities, worries and anxieties, it's easy to put it to the back of your mind. Don't leave it there over the festive period and into 2026.

All you need to come to our clinic is:
✅ To have received your reminder - this is now via the NHS app
✅ Your NHS number

What you don't need:
❌ A wax
❌ Matching socks
❌ Loads of enthusiasm - we're not offended, we know you'd probably rather be doing something festive!

Here's what some recent attendees have said about our service:

❤️ All of the team are so friendly and welcoming and really make you feel at ease
❤️ Excellent service with fab staff
❤️ Super reassuring and calmed my nerves. Super quick and informative.
❤️ I had my first smear test today and I had the most positive experience. The nurse I had was just wonderful and very reassuring, she made sure I was talked through everything and made me feel so comfortable. I can’t thank them enough for making my first experience so positive

We also offer cervical screening as a booked appointment, if that suits you better. Give our team a call on 01904 721111 and we'll get something arranged.

Not quite due? Look out for more information on our walk in clinics in 2026.

For more information on cervical screening, visit yorsexualhealth.org.uk/wellbeing/cervical-screening/

09/12/2025

We're holding our last walk in cervical screening clinic of the year in 📍 York on Monday 15th December between 4pm and 7pm. We'll be at our clinic on Monkgate (see our website for a video walk through of this location)

If you've been putting off your cervical screening this year, let's get it ticked off your to do list before Christmas, so you can go into 2026 without worry 🎄🎉

Cervical screening saves at least 2000 lives each year, but we understand why it can slip down your priority list. With busy lives, caring responsibilities, worries and anxieties, it's easy to put it to the back of your mind. Don't leave it there over the festive period and into 2026.

All you need to come to our clinic is:
✅ To have received your reminder - this is now via the NHS app
✅ Your NHS number

What you don't need:
❌ A wax
❌ Matching socks
❌ Loads of enthusiasm - we're not offended, we know you'd probably rather be at the Christmas market!

Here's what some recent attendees have said about our service:

❤️ All of the team are so friendly and welcoming and really make you feel at ease
❤️ Excellent service with fab staff
❤️ Super reassuring and calmed my nerves. Super quick and informative.
❤️ I had my first smear test today and I had the most positive experience. The nurse I had was just wonderful and very reassuring, she made sure I was talked through everything and made me feel so comfortable. I can’t thank them enough for making my first experience so positive

We also offer cervical screening as a booked appointment, if that suits you better. Give our team a call on 01904 721111 and we'll get something arranged.

Not quite due? Look out for more information on our walk in clinics in 2026.

For more information on cervical screening, visit yorsexualhealth.org.uk/wellbeing/cervical-screening/

05/12/2025

On Wednesday 10th December 2025, our booking line and clinics will be closed for staff training. Our York and Scarborough Walk In and Wait clinics will not be running.

We'll reopen as usual on Thursday 11th December. If you need advice in the meantime, you can contact NHS 111 or visit yorsexualhealth.org.uk for signposting.

If you require urgent help such as for PEP, you can visit your nearest A+E. If you require emergency contraception, this is available from your pharmacy and GP.

03/12/2025

We have availability today, Wednesday 3rd December 2025, at our Northway clinic in 📍 Scarborough

To make it even easier to get seen today, you've got two options:
🚶‍♀️ Attend our Walk In and Wait clinic from 12pm - 2pm
📞 Call our Central Bookings Team on 01904 721111 to book a dedicated appointment time (we recommend this option, as it guarantees you'll be seen)

We can help you with things like:
🧪 STI testing and treatment
❌ Contraception
⭐️ PrEP
💉 Vaccinations

Visit our website yorsexualhealth.org.uk for more information

19/11/2025

It's International Men's Day 💙

Today is a great day to remind yourself that every part of you matters... 👀🍆

Your sexual health is really important, and we can help you ensure that no inch is left unchecked:

💙 We offer STI testing and treatment across the region - both asymptomatic and symptomatic. Some STIs have no symptoms, but can cause long term harm, so make sure you get tested before and after each new partner. If you've been ignoring some worrying symptoms, take this as your sign to get checked out.

💙 Vaccinations aren't just for babies - we offer a range of vaccines to support your sexual health including Hepatitis A and B, HPV, Gonorrhoea, and MPox. Visit our website for eligibility.

💙 Free (yes, free!) condoms are available from our website for people living in York and North Yorkshire. Condoms are your best protection against both STIs and unplanned pregnancies.

💙 PrEP is a medication that you can take to stop yourself from getting HIV. PrEP can be taken by a number of individuals at higher risk of coming into contact with HIV. Have a look at the website to see if you're eligible.

Taking proactive care of your sexual health is really important. Visit yorsexualhealth.org.uk for more information on our services across York and North Yorkshire.

18/11/2025

It's Transgender Awareness Week 🏳️‍⚧️

We're proud to be a warm, inclusive, and gender affirming service. If you're a trans person living in York and North Yorkshire, you can be confident in accessing sexual healthcare from all our clinic locations, where our dedicated team can help you with:

🏳️‍⚧️ STI testing and treatment
🏳️‍⚧️ Hormone friendly contraception
🏳️‍⚧️ Cervical screening
🏳️‍⚧️ Vaccinations
🏳️‍⚧️ PrEP
and more!

For more information and advice, visit yorsexualhealth.org.uk/people/lgbtq/

13/11/2025

We're holding another walk in cervical screening clinic in📍 Selby.

Come along on 🗓️ Thursday 20th November 2025 between ⏰ 4pm and 7pm. We'll be at Selby War Memorial Hospital - it's a great location, with ample free onsite parking, and you can watch our walk through video on our website if you're not sure where to go.

Cervical screening saves at least 2000 lives each year, but we understand why it might be difficult to tick it off your to do list. With busy lives, caring responsibilities, worries and anxieties, it's easy to put it to the back of your mind. Don't leave it there over the festive period!

All you need to come to our clinic is:
✅ To have received your reminder - this is now via the NHS app
✅ Your NHS number

What you don't need:
❌ A wax
❌ Matching socks
❌ Loads of enthusiasm - we're not offended, we know you'd probably rather be doing something else!

If you're still hesitating, here's what some recent attendees have said about our service:

❤️ All of the team are so friendly and welcoming and really make you feel at ease
❤️ Excellent service with fab staff
❤️ Super reassuring and calmed my nerves. Super quick and informative.
❤️ I had my first smear test today and I had the most positive experience. The nurse I had was just wonderful and very reassuring, she made sure I was talked through everything and made me feel so comfortable. I can’t thank them enough for making my first experience so positive

We also offer cervical screening as a booked appointment, if that suits you better. Give our team a call on 01904 721111 and we'll get something arranged.

For more information on cervical screening, visit yorsexualhealth.org.uk/wellbeing/cervical-screening/

07/11/2025

We're holding another walk in cervical screening clinic in📍 York.

Come along on 🗓️ Saturday 15th November 2025 between ⏰ 9am and 12pm. We'll be at our clinic on Monkgate (see our website for a video walk through of this location)

Cervical screening saves at least 2000 lives each year, but we understand why it might be difficult to tick it off your to do list. With busy lives, caring responsibilities, worries and anxieties, it's easy to put it to the back of your mind. Don't leave it there over the festive period!

All you need to come to our clinic is:
✅ To have received your reminder - this is now via the NHS app
✅ Your NHS number

What you don't need:
❌ A wax
❌ Matching socks
❌ Loads of enthusiasm - we're not offended, we know you'd probably rather be at the Christmas market!

Here's what some recent attendees have said about our service:

❤️ All of the team are so friendly and welcoming and really make you feel at ease
❤️ Excellent service with fab staff
❤️ Super reassuring and calmed my nerves. Super quick and informative.
❤️ I had my first smear test today and I had the most positive experience. The nurse I had was just wonderful and very reassuring, she made sure I was talked through everything and made me feel so comfortable. I can’t thank them enough for making my first experience so positive

We also offer cervical screening as a booked appointment, if that suits you better. Give our team a call on 01904 721111 and we'll get something arranged.

For more information on cervical screening, visit yorsexualhealth.org.uk/wellbeing/cervical-screening/

10/09/2025

Meet our lovely nurse Tanya 👋🏻

Say hello to Tanya Qualter, Specialist Sexual Health Nurse at YSH York & North Yorkshire 👋

🤔 Tell us about your role
At YorSexual Health we provide a wide range of public health services related to sexual health, from contraception services to advice on sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

In a typical day on a clinic, whether it is walk-in or drop-in, I fit coils, take smear tests, and provide contraceptive advice, which often requires me to fit implants. I also investigate various issues or discomfort patients are experiencing; we have a lab onsite, so we can diagnose and prescribe all in one appointment for certain infections.

I also travel to work at various clinics across North Yorkshire – Harrogate, Northallerton, Malton, Selby and Scarborough. I provide routine and emergency care.

⏰ How long have you worked at the Trust, and why do you like it?
I’ve been a nurse for over 40 years, beginning my training in 1984 at the York School of Nursing under Mr Darley, based at York Hospital, where the current admin block now stands.

My first role was caring for elderly patients at the city hospital, now the site of the social club off Haxby Road. I then spent some time as a midwife at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, which I thoroughly enjoyed, before returning to York to work as a midwife for 14 years. For the past 20+ years, I’ve focused on sexual health.

I love this role more than any other I’ve had because it allows me to care for the 'whole person' through holistic practice. Sexual health is important and can be a sensitive subject, so it’s essential we get it right, as it can impact other areas of a patient’s health. I strive to reassure patients, help them feel relaxed, and provide non-judgmental support.

One of my favourite aspects is running drop-in smear clinics for my colleagues at York Hospital who find it difficult to get appointments at Monkgate – a service that has been very successful.

🤩 Do you have a role model at the Trust?
I work with the best team; they are like-minded and all have patient care at the top of their agenda. Our receptionists are fantastic, as are my colleagues who book appointments for patients - they set the scene and are very kind. They all encompass Trust values.

💙 Tell us about a special moment you've experienced at work?
I enjoy working with the LGBTQ+ community, especially the trans community. I feel they have so many barriers to cross, and I have met so many wonderful people. Our patients say we offer a positive compassionate experience, so that’s great to hear.

I also love being known as a ‘coil queen’! It’s a big deal for some women to get one fitted, so I do my best to make all my patients comfortable. The overall care of a patient is very important to me.

If you’re worried or have concerns about your sexual health, I encourage you to get in touch.

For more information, visit www.YorSexualHealth.org.uk.