Useful Links
Sexual and General Health Advice
Sexual and general health advice can be found from the following sites:
Greater Lincolnshire Integrated Sexual Health Services
PrEP
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a pill that can be taken by HIV negative people before and after sex to protect them from contracting HIV. Taking PrEP before being exposed to HIV (Pre-Exposure) means that there is enough drugs in a person’s blood stream to block HIV if it enters their body.
NHS England now provides PrEP from sexual health clinics find out more from Prepster.
More information about PrEP is also on the AIDS Map website.
PEP
PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) is a 28 day course of medication that can stop HIV infection after it has entered the body, it must be taken within 72 hours of potential exposure to the virus, but ideally within 24 hours. For more information visit the NHS website.
PEP should be used as a last resort, for example if a condom has failed, and should not be used as a morning-after pill for HIV. It is also not guaranteed to work.
PEP is available from sexual health clinics in the UK, if you require it when clinics are closed it is best to go to A&E, it is not readily available at GP practices. It is important that PEP is taken exactly as prescribed as missing doses makes it less effective.
Mental Health Support
For those suffering with mental health issues there are sources of help available:
The Samaritans – telephone service for those in crisis
SHOUT – a text message service for those in crisis
Crisis support – call 0303 123 400
Chemsex Advice
Chemsex – 56 Dean Street and FridayMonday have lots of information about chemsex and where to find help if you’re struggling.
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Sexual Assault Advice
Spring Lodge – supports and helps any adult (over 18) who has been raped, sexually assaulted or sexually abused at any point in their life. call 01522 524402 out of hours 0800 953 4130
Lincolnshire Rape Crisis – supporting men, boys, women and girls who have experienced, are experiencing or have been affected by any sort of sexual violence and are willing to engage in support/therapy.
Domestic Abuse Advice
Ask Ani – Available in pharmacies, this means that the pharmacy is taking part in the ‘Ask for ANI’ scheme. If you approach a member of staff and ask for ANI, that staff member will assist you into a private consultation room. They will then help you with your next steps, whether that be contacting the police or accessing support through a domestic abuse organisation, such as Next Chapter
The Bright Sky App – Launched in partnership with Vodafone, the app includes questionnaires to assess the safety of a relationship, plus a section on dispelling myths around domestic and sexual abuse. The website is focused on how to spot the signs of domestic abuse, advice on how to support someone you have concerns for, and ways to find help. Both have access to a unique UK-wide directory of specialist domestic abuse support services with contact details, and nationwide helplines that are available 24/7.
Housing Issues
If you are having problems securing housing or are at risk of becoming homeless these organisations may be able to help:
P3 – working with people to change lives for the better, working with vulnerable and socially excluded groups of people.
Framework – delivering housing, health and employment support and care services to people with a diverse range of needs.
Nomad Trust – providing services to homeless or those in need in the city of Lincoln.
Shelter – supporting those in bad housing or homelessness with advice, support and legal services.
Foodbanks in Lincolnshire
There are a variety of organisations in Lincolnshire providing emergency food parcels to those in need.