From speaking to staff at the clinic I attend I don't think they see, or at least have many patients admitting to being in the sex industry at all.

They have never been judgemental and always quite understanding. Regards asking how many partners you have, well if they know you are a sex worker then they should know to expect a vague or numerous answer. They usually ask me for rough estimates of regular:new client partners and go through the sort of contact I've had in the previous week.

There have been odd occasions when a health worker has been a bit excitedly nosy because they have a 'real live one', but generally staff are professional.

If someone made me feel uncomfortable at the clinic I'd make it known, obviously discretely but it is very important that sexual health clinics give the right impression to those using their services.

Yes in most big cities there are.  I went to an ordinary GUM clinic initially and was upfront about what I did and they were always absolutely fine with me.  Only prob used to be the long waiting times as I could never get organised enough to make advance appointments.

Now I go to a dedicated SW clinic which makes things all round easier and quicker.

God Lou thats kinda outa order asking about your daughter,it really is actually.

Am in Manchester and been googling for clinics here but not found one that not private.Does anyone know of any here? x x x x

Am in Manchester and been googling for clinics here but not found one that not private.Does anyone know of any here? x x x x

Ask MASH who they recommend.

www.mash.org.uk

I'm unhappy.  I've been unable to get an appointment with my Gp, I don't know why I even bothered

So my husband rang a GUM clinic and they asked for my name, address and phone number.  I wasn't able to meet that appointment so I rang a different clinic today (hoping they'd be more anonymous) only they asked for my NHS number!

What is going on?  Where can I find an anonymous clinic?

I'll attend the appointment anyway as I'm overdue, but still, I'm tired of attending clinics only to have to lie about my occupation 

I do live in a city but I don't wish to out myself to a clinic which demands all of my personal details

Quote from: EvaBeeva on 18 January 2012, 03:56:24 pm

I do live in a city but I don't wish to out myself to a clinic which demands all of my personal details

It is supposed to be confidential. I'm in a much more rural area and there is only one clinic, I have also seen at least one healthworker out shopping, in the street and she just walks past. My GP is also aware of my occupation too.

Suppose all depends on the level of exposure you are comfortable with.

Yes they use a separate database system to ensure confidentiality and your details would only be exposed in extreme circumstances i.e. the usual 'if you are a danger to yourself or others' kind of thing.