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 Welcome to the Gay Sheffield web site.
On this site you can access information on coming out, staying safe, support groups and much more. You can access different parts of this site by hovering over the main headings on the left of the screen and clicking on the topics that will appear. We will be adding new elements to the site on a regular basis and so if there’s something you want to know or see on the site let us know and we’ll try our best to build it in. |
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 Make it a new year’s resolution to play safe - have a free Chlamydia test and get the all clear for the year ahead
Chlamydia is the most common Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) amongst men who have sex with men (MSM) in England. It’s passed on from person to person through unprotected oral and anal sex, as well as through mutual masturbation and using sex toys. Most men are unaware that they carry the infection as they do not develop any visible signs or symptoms. Therefore it’s recommended to have a Chlamydia test once a year The Chlamydia test involves providing a small urine sample and free and fully confidential tests are available through a wide range of places in Sheffield. Continue reading to find out more about Chlamydia and how to order a test kit through the post. |
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Lay Expert Advisory Panel (LEAP) |
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 Are you living with HIV or caring for someone who is?
Are you part of a community where your friends have been directly affected by HIV? If so, the Lay Expert Advisory Panel (LEAP) need your help. Your experience, knowledge and understanding are really valuable and could help to improve local services for people living with HIV. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently looking for volunteers like you to be part of a panel that will inform how HIV services are delivered. The panel will also give you the chance to contribute to and participate in research that will help to improve the health and well-being of people living with HIV For more information on this exciting opportunity please do email us at
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or write to Charlie at the address below. Charlie Hughes
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Department of Genito-urinary medicine
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2JF All correspondence will be replied to as quickly as possible. |
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