New mobile sexual health van hits the road in Sheffield
23 April 2025
A new mobile van helping people get tested and treated for common sexually transmitted infections, protecting their health and the health of others, is being launched by Sexual Health Sheffield in collaboration with Sheffield City Council, who are also funding the initiative.
The mobile testing unit will be driving out to local communities throughout Sheffield from this month, including to marginalised and vulnerable groups, making it even easier for people across the city to get checked and treated for sexually transmitted infections.
Staff from Sexual Health Sheffield will be available on the mobile clinic every day, from Monday to Friday, to provide routine screening for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV, syphilis and other common sexually transmitted infections.
They will offer free, confidential and non-judgemental information, preventative health advice, and information about other sexual health services available in the city.
Updates on where the mobile health van will be located daily can be found on the Sexual Health Sheffield | Mobile Sexual Health Service web page or via the Sexual Health Sheffield’s Facebook, Instagram, or X social media accounts.
Left untreated, a sexually transmitted infection can cause pain and severe health complications, including infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease, certain types of cancer, organ failure and pregnancy complications such as miscarriage and ectopic pregnancies.
Shana Jae Newman, Operational Manager for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, who provide the Sheffield Sexual Health service, said:
“Nearly 1 million people are estimated to be infected daily with a curable sexually transmitted infection, so we are delighted to be launching this new health van for the benefit of people across the city. By taking the clinical outreach van out to communities across the city we will meet people where their needs are whilst also expanding access to care.”
The team are also keen to speak to any local agencies and health providers who may be interested in hosting the mobile unit on site, either on a regular basis or as a one-off. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact the Health Promotion and Outreach Team on 0114 2713553.
Further information on accessing sexual health services in Sheffield is available on the Sheffield Sexual Health website.
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