YSH York & North Yorkshire

08/03/2026

Today is International Women’s Day 💜

This year’s theme, Give to Gain, is a call to action: when women and girls are supported with the right information, services, and opportunities, communities thrive.

In s*xual health, that means making sure women have access to clear information, respectful care, and are empowered with the confidence to make decisions about their own bodies and relationships.

If you live in York or North Yorkshire, visit yors*xualhealth.org.uk/people/womens-health for more information on our local services for women including:

💜 STI testing
💜 Contraception
💜 Counselling
💜 Cervical Screening (smear)

06/03/2026

We're holding our next walk-in cervical screening clinic in 📍 Selby on 🗓 Thursday 12th March 2026 between ⏰ 4pm and 7pm.

We'll be at our clinic in Selby War Memorial Hospital - it's easy to get to, has ample free parking, and you can check our website for a video walk through of the location to help you when you arrive.

If you've been putting off your cervical screening, take this as your sign to come along and tick it off your to do list. We get it, it's not the nicest thing to do, but cervical screening saves at least 2,000 lives each year.

All you need to come to our clinic is:
✅ To have received your reminder – now via the NHS app, or you may have received a letter if you're overdue
✅ Your NHS number

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? Keep an eye out for more information on future walk-in clinics in 2026.

For more information on cervical screening, visit yors*xualhealth.org.uk/wellbeing/cervical-screening/

04/03/2026

The HPV vaccine reduces your chances of getting human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that's spread through skin contact (usually when having s*x). It is now routinely given to all children aged 12/13 years as part of their vaccination schedule, but some adults are also eligible for the vaccination from s*xual health clinics.

Most types of HPV are harmless, but some types are linked to an increased risk of certain types of cancer, including:
🫧 cervical cancer
🫧 mouth cancer
🫧 a**l cancer
🫧 pe**le cancer
🫧 vulval cancer
🫧 vaginal cancer

We offer the HPV vaccination to men, bis*xual men, and other men who have s*x with men (GBMSM) up to and including the age of 45, and transgender women.

If you’d like to learn more about our vaccinations, visit yors*xualhealth.org.uk/wellbeing/vaccinations/

24/02/2026

We're looking for a Healthcare Support Worker to join our team!

📍 Based in Harrogate, with some requirement to travel locally to other clinic locations
🕛 30 hours a week
💷 Band 2 - 3 run through (£24,465 - £26,598 pro rata)

For more information and to apply, visit apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7795705?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=188

05/02/2026

It's Time to Talk Day 🗣️

If you're struggling with an issue related to your s*xual health, such as a diagnosis; an unplanned pregnancy; self-confidence; or s*xual assault, you can self refer to our specialist counselling service via yors*xualhealth.org.uk/wellbeing/s*xual-health-counselling/

If you're hesitant, here are some words from previous service users:

⭐️ I had a really positive experience and found the counselling to be hugely beneficial in helping me move forward with life after experiencing something traumatic. I was referred and given an appointment very quickly, this was also amazing as it meant I had support very quickly. I’d recommend this service and I feel it’s vital for people who need to access counselling and therapy but who ordinarily might struggle to access such services.

⭐️ I instantly felt comfortable and at ease, after 6 weeks of weekly sessions I walked out of there a better version of myself, feeling lighter and more confident.

Just leaving this here if you need it 🩵 Today is , get involved and share this post to remind others that it's okay to reach out for help 💭

05/02/2026

This week is Sexual Violence Awareness Week.

If you've been s*xually assaulted, it's really important to remember that you're not alone, and help is available to you.

❤️ You can self refer to a SARC (s*xual assault referral centre) where a specialist team will provide immediate healthcare and ongoing support. Our local SARC is Acer House - bridgehousesarc.org/home

❤️ You'll often be referred into our service following this, for ongoing testing, treatment, and vaccinations. Our team are highly experienced and will support you every step of the way. You can find a step by step guide of what to expect on our website - yors*xualhealth.org.uk/help/s*xual-assault/

❤️ You can also self refer to our counselling service, where you'll receive up to 8 sessions with our specialist team - yors*xualhealth.org.uk/wellbeing/s*xual-health-counselling/

30/01/2026

We're back at NHS Hospital for our next walk in cervical screening (smear test) clinic in Northallerton.

🗓 Saturday 7th February 2026
🕚 10am - 3pm
📍The Women's Unit

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!

21/01/2026

Knowing what's normal for you can help you spot the signs of cervical cancer. If something feels off, speak to your GP.

You can help protect yourself against cervical cancer by attending your screening, sometimes called a smear test, when you're invited. This is now every 5 years between the ages of 25 and 64. You'll receive your first invite around 6 months before your 25th birthday.

We know making time to book and attend the appointment can sometimes be hard, and it's not the nicest appointment to attend, but alongside your GP, we're here to provide options to make it as easy as possible. Our specialist team do hundreds of screenings and are pros at making you feel comfortable, calm, and safe.

Visit https://www.yors*xualhealth.org.uk/wellbeing/cervical-screening/ for more information on our bookable and walk in clinics 💜

Recognising symptoms of helps to detect it early – when treatment could be simpler and more successful.
If you are experiencing any cervical cancer symptoms, speak to your GP.
Find out more: hnycanceralliance.org.uk/cervicalcancer

16/01/2026

The contraceptive implant is a small plastic rod that sits underneath the skin at the top of your arm. It lasts for 3 years, and is safe to use whilst breastfeeding.

We're putting on some extra dedicated clinics for the implant next week. If you've been waiting a while for an appointment, or want to take this opportunity to start or switch your contraception, call us on 01904 721111 to book in.

If you can't make these clinics, our team will be happy to find you an alternative time and day.

Find out more about contraception here: https://www.yors*xualhealth.org.uk/contraception/

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 s*xual 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 yors*xualhealth.org.uk/emergency-support for signposting.

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 yors*xualhealth.org.uk/wellbeing/cervical-screening/