Shine Sexual Health

Shine Sexual Health We provide a confidential service offering advice & support on a range of sexual health issues.

Our sexual and reproductive health service provides diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections and complications including HIV. We also provide family planning support and advice and all forms of contraception in one confidential and friendly service. Sexual health is also sometimes referred to as genito-urinary medicine (GUM).

Today three members of our amazing team attended the Bolton NHS FT long service awards ceremony for 25 years of NHS serv...
23/06/2026

Today three members of our amazing team attended the Bolton NHS FT long service awards ceremony for 25 years of NHS service at Bolton.

Dr Morgan, Renata and Kath have worked across the HIV and s*xual health service for many years.

Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the service! Congratulations on your long service award ❤️

Our digital PrEP pilot has launched! PrEP is now available digitally in Bolton for eligible people aged 18–25 💙If you’re...
22/05/2026

Our digital PrEP pilot has launched!
PrEP is now available digitally in Bolton for eligible people aged 18–25 💙

If you’re eligible, you can now access PrEP online - without needing to attend a clinic in person.
✔️ Complete your assessment online in a few minutes
✔️ We’ll send you a blood kit - take your samples at home and post back to us
✔️ Get clinical support remotely
✔️ Receive PrEP discreetly to your door
PrEP is highly effective at preventing HIV, and this new digital service makes access easier, faster and more convenient for young people across Bolton.

Find out more and check your eligibility today: bolton-prep.sh.uk



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This week we sadly say good bye to our lovely second year trainee doctor Sam. It has been a pleasure to have you working...
28/03/2026

This week we sadly say good bye to our lovely second year trainee doctor Sam.

It has been a pleasure to have you working with us at SHINE and we wish you lots of luck for the future and in your next rotation.🍀

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Today we say a heartfelt thank you and goodbye (for now) to Dr Anna Scott as she begins her maternity leave. 🤍Your dedic...
10/03/2026

Today we say a heartfelt thank you and goodbye (for now) to Dr Anna Scott as she begins her maternity leave. 🤍

Your dedication, kindness, and the care you’ve shown to both colleagues and those you support have made such a lasting impact. It has truly been a privilege to work alongside you and learn from you.

While we’ll miss you during this time, we’re so excited for the wonderful new chapter ahead for you and your growing family. Wishing you all the happiness, rest, and special moments that this time brings. 👶✨

When you return to complete your training at a different service, we know you’ll continue to make a difference wherever you go. Thank you for everything you’ve brought to the team — you’ll always be part of it.

With warmest wishes and lots of love for the journey ahead. 💐

It’s HIV Testing Week 9-15th February! Testing is quick, confidential, and a powerful step toward protecting yourself an...
12/02/2026

It’s HIV Testing Week 9-15th February!

Testing is quick, confidential, and a powerful step toward protecting yourself and others.

If you have a Bolton postcode, you can order a postal kit via the link in our bio.



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10/02/2026

It’s HIV Testing Week.

Testing is quick, confidential, and a powerful step toward protecting yourself and others.

Order a postal kit via the link in our bio



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Did you know that this week (9-15th February) is National HIV testing week?HIV care has come a LONG way since the 1980s....
09/02/2026

Did you know that this week (9-15th February) is National HIV testing week?

HIV care has come a LONG way since the 1980s. Here are some common HIV myths which you may not know.
1.      Everyone who acquires HIV will have symptoms- FALSE
Many people can live with HIV for a long time without any symptoms or knowing about the infection at all. The only way to know your status is to get a HIV test.
 
2.     I can get a HIV test within a week of a new s*xual partner or high risk exposure and know I am negative- FALSE
HIV has a window period of up to 45 days. This means that although a test could be negative at that time, if testing too soon, the test may not be 100% accurate.
 
3.     I’m not at risk of HIV, I am heteros*xual- FALSE
Based on 2024/2025 reporting, only 29% of new diagnosis were within the GBMSM (gay and bis*xual men who have s*x with men) community. 50% of all new diagnosis were in heteros*xual men and women.
 
4.     Everyone with HIV is at risk of passing the infection to someone else- FALSE
People living with HIV on effective treatment have undetectable levels of the virus within their body. This means that HIV CAN NOT be passed on to someone else. We call this Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U). In 2023, over 95% of individuals were accessing treatment for HIV.
 
 
So what is the long-term aim for HIV care? The UN have set a global target to end all new HIV transmissions by 2030. The UK has seen a significant drop in new diagnosis in recent years.
How are we aiming to achieving that?

1.     Preventative treatments-
PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis)
PEP (Post-exposure prophylaxis)
U=U
2.     Increased testing
3.     Stigma reduction

HIV Testing week is 9-15th February! 🩸Did you know, if you are over 18 and have a Bolton postcode, you can get a postal ...
06/02/2026

HIV Testing week is 9-15th February! 🩸

Did you know, if you are over 18 and have a Bolton postcode, you can get a postal kit test with blood testing included. Order via our website or the link in our bio.

Many people live with HIV for a long time without knowing about it, due to some people getting no symptoms at all. The only way to know your status is it get a HIV test.



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Did you know we now offer the Gonorrhoea vaccine? For more information, please call 01204 390771 to book for a telephone...
23/01/2026

Did you know we now offer the Gonorrhoea vaccine?

For more information, please call 01204 390771 to book for a telephone consultation.



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