Having a healthy sex life is important for many people. Sexual and reproductive health services are available in Torbay which promote sexual well-being in a range of ways.

You can access a wide range of contraception through your GP surgery or pharmacy. Most pharmacies in Torbay also offer free emergency contraception for 13 to 25 year olds.

Devon Sexual Health

provides free and confidential testing and treatment services for sexual infections, along with advice on a wide range of sexual health and contraceptive issues. These are provided from Castle Circus Health Centre.

You can talk to them in confidence by calling 0300 303 3989.

C-Card Scheme

The C-Card Scheme offers access to advice, information and free condoms to under 25’s – for more details, go to Devon Sexual Health C-Card Scheme with details of friendly pharmacies, clinics, places to pick up condoms across the bay.

HIV in Torbay

The Eddystone Trust Opens in a new window provides support for anyone in Torbay living with or affected by HIV or AIDS as well as advice and support on staying sexually healthy. You can speak with Eddystone in confidence by calling 0800 328 3508.

Useful links

• Eddystone Trust Opens in a new window
• British Pregnancy Advisory Service Opens in a new window
• Family Planning Association Opens in a new window
• NHS Choices Opens in a new window
• The Mix Opens in a new window - support for under 25s
• Torbay Healthy Learning