Palatine Centre

I’ve been going to the family planning walk-​in centre at Withington Community Hospital for all my contraceptive needs for about three years now, and even though I no longer live in Withington, I still make the trip, rather than go to one closer to home. It seems silly, I know, but the service here is really fantastic.
The clinic offers every aspect of family planning and sexual health; contraceptives, emergency contraceptives, sexual health screening and much more. They offer all types of contraception; jab, pills, coils and implants, as well as handing out great bags of condoms to anyone who stands still long enough. Free pregnancy testing is also on offer here, as well as abortion advice.
They also offer the RUclear? chlamydia and gonnoreah testing on a walk-​in basis, which is great; you just give them your pee and they text you a few days later telling you the result.
Though it’s mainly a walk-​in centre, some of the services are appointment only, including vasectomies, menopause counselling and treatment for some STIs. I’d recommend giving them a call before you go, if you’re not sure if you’ll need an appointment or not.
The staff here, from the receptionists to the nurses and doctors who will see you, are all highly professional and very friendly. They don’t judge, no matter what the issue, and they work long hours delivering this great service. And remember, they’re here to help. So if you have a problem, these people will listen and give you the best advice possible.