About our services

We provide innovative services, delivered by a committed, highly skilled workforce to achieve standards of excellence in sexual health. Our team includes health advisors, doctors, sexual health nurses and support staff who are friendly, non-judgmental and will be happy to advise on any matters related to sexual health.

Our services are free, confidential and open to people of all ages (including people under 16 years old).

How to access our services

We offer both appointments and walk-in clinics. There is no need to book an appointment at a walk-in clinic but you may be waiting some time.

We have clinics in different areas of County Durham and Darlington. Please see below for locations, opening times and how to book.

Walk-in

  • Tuesday: 2pm to 6pm

Appointment only

  • Monday: 8.30am to 1pm & 2pm to 6pm
  • Tuesday: 8.30am to 1pm & 2pm to 6pm
  • Wednesday: 9am to 1pm & 1.20pm to 7.40pm
  • Thursday: 9am to 1pm & 1.20pm to 6.40pm
  • Friday: 9am to 5pm
  • Saturday: 9am to 12 noon (alternate Saturdays)     

Address: Centre for Sexual Health / GUM, Bishop Auckland Hospital, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6AD

Please call: 0191 372 8700 to book an appointment (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm).

Please be advised our walk-in clinics have limited capacity and may close earlier than stated.

Appointment only

  • Thursday: 9am to 11.40am  

Address: Burke Street Surgery, 9 Burke Street, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1AA

Please call: 0191 372 8700 to book an appointment (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm).

Appointment only

  • Thursday: 3.20pm to 7.40pm
  • Friday: 9am to 12.20pm & 1pm to 4.40pm

   

Address: Chester-le-Street Hospital, Front Street, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3AT

Please call: 0191 372 8700 to book an appointment (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm).

Sexual Health Appointment only

  • Monday: 8.30am to 3.45pm
  • Tuesday: 8.30am to 3.45pm (phone line 8.30am to 12 noon)
  • Wednesday: 9am to 6.15pm
  • Thursday: 8.30am to 3.45pm
  • Friday: 8am to 11.45am

Address: Centre for Sexual Health / GUM, Darlington Memorial Hospital, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, DL3 6HX

Please call: 01325 743 203 to book a sexual health appointment. 

If you require an appointment for contraception please call: 01325 952 278 or visit Primary Healthcare Darlington.

Durham university students only

Appointment only

  • Thursdays: 10.20am to 3.20pm  

Address: The Sports & Wellbeing Park, Durham University, Maiden Castle, Durham, DH1 3SE

Please call: 0191 372 8700 to book an appointment (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm).

Appointment only

  • Mondays: 9am to 11.40am   

Address: Easington Healthworks, 8 Paradise Lane, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3EX

Please call: 0191 372 8700 to book an appointment (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm).

Appointment only

  • Tuesday: 9am to 12.20pm & 1pm to 4.40pm

    Thursday: 9am to 12.20pm & 1pm to 4.40pm

Address: Glenroyd House, Medomsley Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5HL

Please call: 0191 372 8700 to book an appointment (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm).

Appointment only

  • Monday: 1pm to 4.40pm     

Address: Newton Aycliffe Family Hub, Family Service Centre, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7DD

Please call: 0191 372 8700 to book an appointment (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm).

Appointment only

  • Thursday: 8.30am to 12.10pm  

Address: North House Surgery, Hope Street, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9HU

Please call: 0191 372 8700 to book an appointment (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm).

Walk-in (under 25s)

  • Monday: 3.20pm to 5pm

Appointment only (under 25s)

  • Tuesday: 3.20pm to 6.20pm    

Appointment only (all ages)

  • Monday: 9am to 12.20pm & 1pm to 5.30pm
  • Tuesday:9am to 12.20pm & 1pm to 6.30pm
  • Thursday: 9am to 2pm
  • Saturday: 9am to 12 noon (alternate Saturdays)

Address: Peterlee Community Hospital, O’Neill Drive, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5UQ

Please call: 0191 372 8700 to book an appointment (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm).

Please be advised our walk-in clinics have limited capacity and may close earlier than stated.

Walk-in (under 25s)

  • Monday: 1:30pm to 4.20pm

Appointment only (under 25s)

  • Tuesday: 3pm to 4.40pm

Appointment only (all ages)

  • Monday: 9am to 12.20pm & 1pm to 7.20pm
  • Tuesday 9am to 12.20pm & 1pm to 7.20pm

Address: St Margaret’s Health Centre, St Margaret’s Garth, Durham, DH1 4DS

Please call: 0191 372 8700 to book an appointment (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm).

Please be advised our walk-in clinics have limited capacity and may close earlier than stated.

Appointment only

  • Thursday: 9am to 1.40pm  

Address: Seaham Family Hub, North Terrace, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7EU

Please call: 0191 372 8700 to book an appointment (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm).

Appointment only

  • Tuesday: 8.20am to 12.40pm & 1.10pm to 4.30pm

Address: Spennymoor Health Centre, Bishops Close, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6ED

Please call: 0191 372 8700 to book an appointment (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm).

Walk-in (under 25s)

  • Wednesday: 3pm to 4.20pm

Appointment only (under 25s)

  • Monday: 3pm to 4.40pm

Appointment only (all ages)

  • Monday: 9am to 12.20pm & 1pm to 3pm
  • Wednesday: 9am to 12.20pm & 1pm to 6.40pm

Address: Stanley Primary Care Centre, Clifford Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0AB

Please call: 0191 372 8700 to book an appointment (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm).

Please be advised our walk-in clinics have limited capacity and may close earlier than stated.

Walk-in (under 25s)

  • Tuesday: 3.20pm to 6pm

Walk-in (all ages)

  • Wednesday: 9am to 12.20pm

Appointment only

  • Monday: 9am to 12.20pm & 1.20pm to 4.40pm
  • Tuesday: 9am to 12.20pm & 1.20pm to 3.20pm
  • Wednesday: 1.20pm to 4.40pm
  • Thursday: 9am to 12.20pm & 1.20pm to 6.20pm
  • Friday: 9am to 12.20pm

Address: Centre for Sexual Health / GUM, University Hospital of North Durham, North Road, Durham, DH1 5TW

Please call: 0191 372 8700 to book an appointment (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm).

Please be advised our walk-in clinics have limited capacity and may close earlier than stated.

Get in touch

  • If you live in County Durham, contact our Central Booking Line (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm): 0191 372 8700
  • If you live in Darlington, contact the Darlington Sexual Health Hub (GUM): 01325 743 203.
  • Contraception in Darlington is delivered by Primary Healthcare Darlington. Book an appointment via the Central Booking Line: 01325 952 278. 

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