People encouraged to get check up

Statistics show that people in their 50s, 60s, and older are having sex with new partners, as some are coming out of relationships and dating again, while many over 50s are discovering new love at this point in their lives. This also means that STI’s in people over 50 are rising fast – and have been for several years.

There are many services that provide support around sexual health issues.

For advice, people can contact a pharmacy, their GP or sexual health clinics, which provide contraception and infection testing services.

There are also Youth Health Advice Clinics for young people aged 25 and under. The services offered are free and confidential, and are held in the following locations:

-South West College Dungannon Campus, First Aid Room, every Tuesday from 3pm – 5pm (from 7th Sept)

-Southern Regional College Portadown Campus, Training Centre, First Aid Room, every other Monday from 3pm – 5pm (from 13th Sept)

-Southern Regional College Armagh Campus, College Hill Building, First Aid Room, every other Monday from 3pm – 5pm (20th Sept). You do not need to be a student at the colleges to access the services there.

For more information about any of the above services please contact:

Armagh and Dungannon Council areas - Ciara Boyle on 07502 363534 or email [email protected].

Banbridge and Craigavon Council areas - Alex McMeekin on 07500 772905 or email [email protected].