Genito Urinary Medicine Department (GUM Clinic)

We aim to provide a free and confidential service within a friendly, non-judgemental environment.

What we offer

• Testing and treatment for sexually acquired infections and genital problems
• Nonsexual conditions are seen here in people of all ages
• Free information and advice on sexual health
• HIV testing (results are ready in 7 - 10 days)
• Medical care and support for people living with HIV
• Hepatitis B and C screening and Hepatitis B vaccination
• Free condoms
• Contraceptive advice (as appropriate)
• Confidentiality; your records are kept on a secure and confidential computer system. Information is not given to any other hospital department or your GO without your consent. We will not give your results to anyone else, including your parents, without your permission.

Who will you see?

When you attend the clinic or the first time, your appointment will take about one hour - although it may be longer at busy times.

Our staff consists of receptionists, male and female doctors, nurses and health advisors. You may meet all or just some of the staff depending on what you have come to see us about.

What happens at the clinic?

The doctor/nurse will talk to you about your concerns and/or symptoms. You will then be offered a sexual health check-up. You will then be examined and tests may be taken with a small cotton wool swab from:

Males - the urethra (water passage) after not passing water for two hours.

Females - the urethra, vagina and cervix (entrance to the womb).

We can check some of these samples under the clinic microscope and may be able to give you some results immediately.

Other tests can be taken as appropriate.

You will be offered a blood test for Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV. Most test results are ready in 7 - 10 days.

You must tell us your clinic number when you phone to get your results. To get your results, phone on Tuesday or Friday between 12 and 2pm.

If you arrive late for your appointment you may not be seen.

General information

• Phone for results between 12 noon and 2pm on Tuesdays and Fridays. You must tell us your clinic number (on the front of your appointment card) to get your results over the phone
• Tel: 01935 384382. Lines can be extremely busy, so please keep trying.
• Health Advisor: 01935 384705
• Taunton GUM Clinic: 01823 342623/344888

For contraceptive advice: Contact the Young People's Clinic on Friday evenings 4.30 - 6pm in the Women's Hospital. Tel: 01935 384411 or contact the Family Planning Clinic (CASH) on Wednesday evenings 6 - 8pm. Tel: 01935 384432.

Family Planning Clinic (CASH) Yeovil appointments can be made on 01823 364940.

Clinic Times

Monday, 2 - 4pm (Booked appointments)

Tuesday, 2 - 6pm (Booked appointments)

Thursday, 9.30am - 1pm (Booked appointments) and 2 - 4pm (Booked appointments)

Friday, 9 - 11am (Drop-in clinic - no appointments necessary) and 2 - 4pm (Booked appointments)

To make an appointment please ring 01935 384382