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Welcome to the free sexual health and contraception service for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, provided by Brook.

We offer a wide range of confidential services including STI testing, treatment, contraception (including long-acting and emergency), pregnancy testing, and specialist young people’s services.

We also offer postal STI testing and treatment through our digital partner, SH:24.


Quick access to help and information


I've had unprotected sex

Unprotected sex refers to any form of sexual contact where a barrier method of contraception (such as a condom or female/internal condom) has not been used or has failed.

This includes:

  • Vaginal sex (penis-in-vagina sex)
  • Oral sex
  • Anal sex
  • Fingering or hand jobs

If you have had unprotected sex, you may be at risk of STIs. Remember - not all STIs have symptoms.

Find out how to get an STI test

You may also be thinking about unplanned pregnancy. If so, we can help.

Find out more about accessing emergency contraception


I'm worried I have an STI

Don’t panic, most infections are easily treated and getting tested is free and confidential.

If you are showing symptoms of an STI, you should contact a sexual health service as soon as possible for testing and treatment. Book an appointment online to speak to one of our team.

If you don’t have any symptoms but have had unprotected sex, don’t wait and hope for the best, have an STI test as soon as you can – it’s the only way you can be sure.

Get a free STI test kit sent to your home

Find out more about STIs and symptoms


I think I'm pregnant

If you’ve had unprotected sex or your method failed (e.g. missed pill or a split condom) you may be able to prevent pregnancy by using emergency contraception within the first five days.

The sooner you access emergency contraception, the more effective it will be.

If you are pregnant and it is not planned, we can support you with whatever you need. We are here to listen, answer any questions and give you lots of information and support to help with a decision that feels right for you.

Find out more about emergency contraception

Find out more about pregnancy testing and choices


Where can I get contraception?

Contraception is available FREE for all ages from our sexual health and contraception services.

You can also get some types of contraception from GP surgeries.

Find out more about contraception.

If you are 16 or over, you may also be able to order the contraceptive pill online from SH:24 and receive it directly to your home. This service is free.

Find out more about ordering the pill online


Can I get free condoms?

Anyone in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly can access free condoms and lube from their nearest Brook clinic.

If you are aged 13-25, you can also sign up to the C-Card condom distribution service to get free condoms from a number of locations across the county.

Find out more about the C-Card scheme


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Get involved with Cornwall's Participation Forum

Brook is looking for 10 young people aged 16-19 who live in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to get involved in our new Participation Forum.

If you have an interest in helping people, and taking part in exciting opportunities across our relationships and sexual health based organisation, we would love you to apply.

Find out more about how to get involved.

Menopause support

For businesses

Brook offers free webinars and training for local businesses in Cornwall help them support employees affected by menopause.

Find out more about menopause support for local businesses

For individuals

Brook offers a Menopause Wellbeing Programme called MyLife that can support you with the knowledge, skills and values to understand what the menopause means for you and ways to self-manage your symptoms and changes to relationships, work and self.

Find out more about the MyLife Wellbeing Programme

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