Have fun but be safe is the message from NHS Leeds in the run up to Valentine’ Day. Members of the trusts’ sexual health team will be in the city centre on Friday 13th February to advise shoppers how they can steer clear of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Shoppers and local residents are being encouraged to visit NHS Leeds’ marquee on Briggate this Friday 13th with the tag line ‘Don’t be unlucky this Valentines’. Young people aged 16 -24 will be offered free Chlamydia testing and those over 25 who wish to be tested will be signposted to relevant services across the city.

In addition to this the team will be offering free, confidential advice on all sexual health matters as well as offering free condoms and leedssexualhealth.com goodies - leedssexualhealth.com is NHS Leeds’ dedicated sexual health website.

Owen Brigstock-Barron, Health Improvement Specialist - Sexual Health and Young People at NHS Leeds, says, "We are holding the event on Friday the 13th to ensure that local people have an enjoyable and safe Valentine’s Day, without any mishaps. We would like to encourage as many people to attend the event to learn how they can enjoy a fun but safe relationship and to receive free, confidential advice. We are also offering free Chlamydia tests, condoms and much more."

For further information on sexual health and services available across the city please visit: www.leedssexualhealth.com. If you would like to know where the nearest Contraception and Sexual Health (CaSH) clinic is please telephone 0113 30 57884.

Notes to editor: 

• LeedsSexualHealth.com is a one stop shop for sexual health services in Leeds. The site lists all the free sexual health services available in Leeds – including contact numbers, websites, and opening times of clinics. Each section is split into services for under 25s and services for over 25s – again to help you choose the most relevant services. There is also a virtual drop in clinic where you can ask those difficult questions.  
• One in ten people sexually active young people under 25 are infected with Chlamydia. This sexually transmitted infection often has no symptoms and can lead to infertility if left untreated.