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Sexual and Reproductive Health and Choices

Sexual & Reproductive Health & Choices
Are you worried about your sexual and/or reproductive health?

Queen’s University Belfast is committed to providing students with access to clear, confidential, and supportive information regarding sexual and reproductive health. It is important to look after yourself, take care of your sexual wellbeing and make informed choices. Please find information on some available services below.

SU Sexual Health Clinic

Mondays, 10am – 3pm

3rd Floor, Queen’s Students’ Union

Come along to the free SU Sexual Health Clinic on Mondays during term time on the 3rd Floor of Queen’s Students’ Union (beside SU Advice).

A qualified doctor and nurse from The Belfast Trust will be on-site providing:

•                 Confidential information and advice

•                 STI testing

•                 Contraceptive advice

•                 Condoms & Emergency Contraception

No appointment is necessary - just drop in!

Please note: the SU Sexual Health Clinic runs during term-time only and will be closed during Summer Break.

You can find out more on the Students’ Union website at: q-su.org/Events

Further information on sexual health is available from:


The Public Health Agency has published the below booklet:

The booklet explains the importance of having a check-up at a Genito Urinary Medicine (GUM) clinic and what happens at the clinic:

Don't Gamble with Your Sexual Health‌ (opens as a PDF)‌‌

 

Sexpression Belfast

Sexpression Belfast is an independent network of student projects based at UK universities. They aim to empower young people to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health through comprehensive education.

Sexpression Belfast provides students with the opportunity to teach classes within local secondary and primary schools, covering a range of topics; STIs, contraception, self-esteem and more. Our subcommittee Safe works within the University to provide advice to students regarding sexual health.

For more information contact: sexpression@qub.ac.uk or alternatively click here to check out their website.

Please note that external organisations are not affiliated with QUB. We are however aware that these may be of interest and would therefore like to make you aware of them.

Abortion Care Services

Abortion care services are available in Belfast through the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. The Rose Clinic offers early medical and surgical abortion care up to 11 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy.

  • Early Medical Abortion (EMA) – A treatment involving two types of medication, taken over two days, to end a pregnancy.
  • Surgical Abortion (under local anaesthetic) – A minor procedure carried out in a clinical setting.
  • How to Access Services

    To arrange an appointment, you can contact the Telemedicine Abortion Service:

    • Telephone: 028 9504 5500

    Appointments are required, as walk-in clinics are no longer available.

    For further details, visit:

    Abortion Care – Belfast Trust: https://belfasttrust.hscni.net/service/abortion-care/

    The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) provides abortion services and counselling for those considering or who have had an abortion. They offer confidential advice and support to help you make an informed decision.
    Website: BPAS

    If you are under 25, you can also access support from Common Youth, which provides confidential sexual health services, including abortion referrals and advice.

    Website: Common Youth Clinical Support Services

    For confidential advice and information, you can contact Informing Choices NI’s Central Access Point, which provides support and guidance on abortion services in Northern Ireland.

    Website: Informing Choices NI – Central Access Point

  • Understanding Pregnancy Dating

    If you are considering abortion, it is important to understand how pregnancy is measured:

    • Pregnancy is dated from the first day of your last period or by ultrasound scan.
    • Home pregnancy tests stating ‘1-3 weeks pregnant’ can be misleading as they estimate from conception rather than the medical calculation from the last menstrual period.
    • The maximum reading on a home test is 3 weeks, regardless of how many weeks pregnant you actually are.

    If you are unsure about how far along your pregnancy is, a healthcare provider can confirm this during your consultation.

  • Emotional Wellbeing and Counselling Support

    The decision to have an abortion can be complex, and support is available for those who need it, both before and after the procedure.

    • NHS-funded Counselling – Available through the Belfast Trust Abortion Service.
    • Queen’s Student Wellbeing Service – Offers confidential guidance and signposting to relevant support services.
    • British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) – Provides free counselling for those considering or who have had an abortion.

      Website: https://www.bpas.org

    • MSI Reproductive Choices – Offers professional abortion counselling and emotional support.

      Website: https://www.msichoices.org.uk

  • Other Useful Websites
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