Open Clinic NHS

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to unexpectedly close our walk-in clinic at Ryecroft Medical Centre today. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. For urgent contraception or emergency contraception queries, please visit your GP, a pharmacy or another clinic.

Our Bishton Court clinic in Telford is closed for essential building maintenance and will re-open on Tuesday 31st March. Our phone line will remain open (0808 178 0955). For info on services available without visiting a clinic 👉 orlo.uk/Dh1xm

Our Bishton Court clinic in Telford will be closed for essential maintenance: Sat 14th - Mon 30th March The clinic reopens Tues 31st March. Our phone line will remain open (0808 178 0955). For info on services available without visiting a clinic 👉 orlo.uk/orR0U

Starting from Friday 27th February our clinic at Meir Primary Care Centre is changing from a walk-in clinic to an appointment-only clinic. Appointments can be booked online: orlo.uk/KXLH9 or by calling 0808 178 0955. Clinic opening times: orlo.uk/phL2c

📆 New Year Opening Times Information 📆 Our clinics and phone lines will also be closing at 4pm on New Years Eve, and will be closed on New Years Day. Find more details on the Christmas and New Year Opening Hours page of our website: orlo.uk/DyCve

⚠️ Emergency Alert Test Sunday 07/09/25 at 3:00PM📱 Your device will make a loud sound & vibrate w/a message for 10 seconds, even on silent. If you have a concealed phone from your abuser & don't want the alert to draw attention, you can opt out here: orlo.uk/5JUqo

Our walk-in times at our Stafford and Branston clinics have extended. Stafford walk-in clinic for all ages now runs until 4:30pm on a Tuesday. Branston walk-in clinic now runs until 4:30pm on a Wednesday. See latest clinic opening times on our website: orlo.uk/VjiTg

⚠️ Emergency Alert Test Sunday 07/09/25 at 3:00PM📱 Your device will make a loud sound & vibrate w/a message for 10 seconds, even on silent. If you have a concealed phone from your abuser & don't want the alert to draw attention, you can opt out here: orlo.uk/2x6j4

GPs and other healthcare services don't routinely test blood samples for STIs. The only way to know if you have an STI, is to get tested. Order a free STI testing kit here: orlo.uk/FG21W

Quick condom tips: 👁️ Check the date before use 🤏 Squeeze the tip when rolling down the penis 💧 Use with plenty of water-based lube 🍑 Use a new condom if going from anal to vaginal or oral sex Get free condoms with a C-Card: orlo.uk/5FUT4

Signs you may have an STI: 🩲 Unusual discharge from the vagina/penis 🚽 Pain when weeing ⚠️ Bumps or sores around genitals/anus 🩸 Bleeding between periods ....but you can have an STI and experience no symptoms at all! Read STI info on our website: orlo.uk/dhoFH

You can book appointments online with a Personal Health Record account. Take a look at the images below to see how it's done! Create an account, or log in via our website: orlo.uk/Po3bQ

Getting tested for STIs has never been easier ✅ Order a free kit online, which can test for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV and syphilis: orlo.uk/2IVYf

In June, 345 appointments in our services were not attended. Please cancel your appointment if you cannot come, so we can give it to someone else. 💻 Cancel online via PHR: orlo.uk/NgoYS 📞 By phone on 0808 178 0995 (Stoke/Staffs/Telford) or 0300 404 2996 (Shropshire)

Last month, our telephone operators answered over 3,400 calls! If you need to speak to us, you can call our service on 0808 178 0955 (Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Telford) or 0300 404 2996 (Shropshire). Or book and manage your appointments on PHR: orlo.uk/ZwYip

People person? Passionate about sexual health? Join our Sexual Health Promotion Team! Our vacancy for a Project Support Worker CLOSES MONDAY, so apply now if you're interested More info and application: orlo.uk/GEX63

Using a C-Card an easy way to get free condoms and lube! 1️⃣ Sign up for your C-Card at a venue or online 2️⃣ Use your C-Card to get condom packs 3️⃣ Keep using it until all the boxes on the back are full, then sign up again! Find your nearest C-Card venue: orlo.uk/63Qsx

🟢 Phones Lines Restored ☎️ The technical issue affecting our phones has now been resolved. If you need to reach us, you can call: 0808 178 0955 (Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Telford & Wrekin) 0300 404 2996 (Shropshire) Thank you for your patience.

Today is #WorldEmojiDay! Lots of us use emojis when messaging about sex 😜 🍑 🍆 💦 🔥 Find out info on sexting and sending nudes from @BrookCharity , including the law, risks and consent: orlo.uk/wzwKC

⚠️ Phone Line Disruption ☎️ We are currently experiencing a technical issue with our phone lines that means some calls are not going through. The issue is being investigated and we hope to resolve it quickly. You can book appointments online via PHR: orlo.uk/5vHDV