Sexual health and relationships

Share your feedback on sexual health services

We want your feedback to help shape the future of sexual health services in Cheshire East. Your experiences and ideas will make sure the service meets the needs of our community. 

Have your say: 

•  Young People aged 13-19
•  Adults aged 20 and over  

Sexual health services

If you have any concerns around sexual health and relationships you can contact axess Sexual Health, who are based across Merseyside and Cheshire, on 0300 323 1300 (option 1). The organisation offers  STI testing, treatment, friendly advice and guidance.

Where services are available

Axess Sexual Health Cheshire East clinical service is delivered from two main sites:

• Macclesfield District Hospital
• Eagle Bridge Health and Wellbeing Centre Crewe

What the service offers

The service offers:

• contraception and reproductive health advice
•  STI and HIV testing and treatment
• digital health and postal testing
• health promotion

You can also get contraception from your GP or local Axess Sexua clinic. There are many  options available, and you'll recieve advice to help you to choose the method that suits you best  to your needs.

Emergency contraception

If you are in need of emergency contraception, this can be obtained via your GP, some local pharmacies, and your nearest axess clinic. 

You can find a list of services and pharmacies in your area which offer emergency contraception. Please ring the pharmacy you have chosen to attend before you turn up to make sure a member of staff is available who can prescribe emergency contraception and to check it is available for free.

Free condoms by post

Residents of Cheshire East aged 16 and over can order free condoms by post from Axess. Condoms are the only contraceptive method that protect against both sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies.

Condoms are a good method of contraception if you remember to keep them with you when you think you are going to have sex. 

Visit Axess for more information and all of our updated clinic times.

Period dignity

Free period products are available in Family Hubs across Cheshire East.

You can also find a list of other places offering free period products on the Period dignity Cheshire by Her-Place.

Training for professionals

The Axess Sexual Health Education Team offers free training for professionals on a range of sexual health topics. These sessions are designed to:

• increase confidence, knowledge, and skills
• help you start conversations about sexual health
• support you to deliver education on sexual health topics

Find out more and book your place on the Axess website.