Lothian’s New Sexual Health Centre Opens

NHS Lothian’s new Chalmers Sexual Health Centre has opened its doors.   

The centre has been designed to provide a purpose built ‘one-stop-shop’ for sexual health services.

The Family Planning & Well Women service previously based at Dean Terrace and the Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) department at Lauriston Building have been combined to provide the services in the new centre.

Work started on converting the former Chalmers Hospital in 2009 and the new £9 million facility has been designed to provide an improved environment for patients and staff.

Dr Gordon Scott, Clinical Director and GUM Consultant, NHS Lothian Sexual and Reproductive Health, said: "We are delighted that our new sexual health centre is ready to open its doors. Our new home will allow us to deliver a seamless service for the public, where, for example patients can receive advice on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and contraception at the same time".

The historic building has already served the people of Lothian well for over 140 years. The renovation and extension have maintained the character of the original hospital while creating a modern and spacious city centre base for sexual health services, making it easier for people to access fast and effective care and advice.  Clinic space has been divided into four hubs which will help ensure patients' privacy.

All clinics that have previously been provided in either Family Planning or GUM, will move to the new centre. There are a mix of drop-in and booked appointments available for general clinics but most of the more specialist clinics are by appointment only. Local clinics continue to run at various locations across Lothian. Patients can also visit their GP for routine sexual health and contraceptive advice and services.

The centre can be found at 2A Chalmers Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9ES
Tel: 0131 536 1070

For more information about the services at the centre click here.