Sexual Health Helplines

If you need confidential support with sexual health, relationships, or general wellbeing, several trusted helplines are available. Whether you want advice about sexual or reproductive health, have questions about sexuality or gender identity, or are a young person looking for guidance, these services offer free, non‑judgemental support. Explore the options below to find the one that’s right for you:

National Sexual Health Helpline

 Freephone: 0300 123 7123

 Opening hours:

• Monday–Friday: 9am–8pm
• Saturday & Sunday: 11am–4pm

Your call will always be treated sensitively and confidentially.

You can speak to the team about:

• Sexual or reproductive health
• Unplanned pregnancy
• Support accessing sexual health services

National LGBT+ Helpline (Switchboard)

 Freephone: 0800 0119 100
 Open every day: 10am–10pm

Switchboard offers confidential listening and support for anyone wanting to talk about sexuality, gender identity, or related topics.

You can also email or use online chat if you prefer.

ChatHealth – Confidential Text Support

 Text: 07312 263093
 Monday–Friday: 9am–5pm

ChatHealth is a confidential text messaging service run by the School Nursing Service. It allows children and young people to contact healthcare professionals for advice on:

• Emotional health & wellbeing
• Relationships
• Stress, anxiety, self‑esteem
• Bullying
• Smoking, drugs & alcohol
• Sexual health inquiries

Note: ChatHealth is not an emergency service.

More information: ChatHealth – Children and Young People’s Services