Resource Category: Health

Info for Sex Workers

Women’s Health Project

The Women’s Health Service is a sexual health and outreach support service for cis and trans
women working in the sex industry. The WHS also provides support to both female/male victims of
trafficking. While the service is Dublin based, sex workers who travel and work all around
Ireland can access our service.

CONTACT:
A: The Meath Primary Care Centre, 1-9 Heytesbury Street, Dublin 8
T: +76 6958280
E: [email protected]
W: www.hse.ie

 

  • The project provides a free sexual health drop-in clinic with no appointment necessary.
    It includes full sexual health testing, treatment and contraception.
  • Outreach to streets and indoor apartments providing information, advice on safer sex,
    personal safety and condom use/distribution.
  • The team can provide support to women who are considering exiting prostitution and
    exploring options available to them.
  • The project has links with many other support organisations and can make referrals.
  • If you are a victim of crime and want to make a report to the Gardaí we can help.
  • Translation services are available by phone or in person in several different languages.

Info for Sex Workers

Merchant’s Quay

Merchant’s Quay Ireland provides services for people experiencing homelessness and addiction.

 

  •  Drop-in Services including meals, healthcare and support for people are homeless
  • Addiction Services needle exchange, crisis support, mental health support, residential detox and aftercare
  • Jane’s Place an all-female service that offers one-to-one and group support to women who are dealing with homelessness and addiction issues.

Open Access Homeless & Drugs Services

Address:
MQI Open Access Centre,
Riverbank Building,
13 Merchants Quay, Dublin 8
Tel: 01 524 0160
Email: [email protected]

Info for Sex Workers

Ana Liffey Project

Ana Liffey Project provide FREE support and services to people who use drugs in Dublin and Limerick

 

Dublin
51 Middle Abbey Street
Dublin 1
01 878 6899
Freephone 1800 78 68 28

Limerick
Block G,
Bridge House,
Lock Quay,
Limerick City
01 878 6899
Freephone 1800 78 68 28

 

Info for Sex Workers

Chrysalis

Chrysalis is a Community Drug Project and registered charity based in Dublin 7. Chrysalis provides a FREE harm reduction service to men and women in Dublin 7.

Their services include:

  • keyworking
  • case management
  • counselling
  • Dual Diagnosis Groups
  • Crack/Cocaine Groups
  • Recovery Groups

The services are open to anyone with living (or lived) experience of addiction within the Dublin North Inner City catchment area.

Contact:
Address:
Chrysalis Community Drug Project
33 Manor Street
Dublin 7

Tel: 01 8823362
Email: [email protected]

Info for Sex Workers

Sexual Health Clinics and Services in Ireland

AreaClinicWhereContactWhatWhen
CarlowCarlow STI ClinicCarlow District Hospital,
St Dympna's Hospital,
Athy Rd,
Carlow		051 842 646Free full STI Screening & treatment availableBy appointment only. Every 2nd Tuesday. 2-3 week wait for appointment.
CorkCork HSE STI ClinicSouth Infirmary Victoria University Hospital,
Old Blackrock Road, Cork City,
Co. Cork		021 4966 844Full STI screening, Free Rapid HIV Testing, Free CondomsRing for STI Screening appointment only - Wednesday Evening 6-8pm;
Free condoms & rapid HIV testing 10am-5pm
CorkSexual Health Centre18 South Mall, Cork, T12 WR970214274370; emailFree Rapid HIV Testing, Free CondomsRing for STI Screening appointment only - Wednesday Evening 5pm-9pm;
Free condoms & rapid HIV testing everyday 10am-5pm
DonegalLetterkenny GUM ClinicLetterkenny General Hospital,
Kilmacrennan Road,
Ballyboe Glencar,
Letterkenny,
Co. Donegal		074 912 3715Full STI screening and treatment
DublinWomen’s Health ServiceThe Meath Primary Care Centre, 1-9 Heytesbury Street, Dublin 8, D08 Y1TW01 795 8280 or text/WhatsApp 087 330 2584Full STI and HIV check and FREE condoms

Sexual Health & GP Clinics

Health screening, assessment and treatments
Viral blood testing for, HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis
Hepatitis vaccinations, PrEP for those who meet criteria and onward referral to specialist services if required
Cervical smear check
Contraception-pill, patch and depo-provera
Acute non-emergency medical issues

Mental Health Support
Our psychologist provides a Drop In service during Thursday clinics, providing a confidential space to ask questions, get information on common mental health problems, strategies for managing stress, signposting to other support services and ongoing intervention if necessary.

Social Care Team
Support, advice and information
Free condoms
Free period products
Advice on safer sex, personal safety
Legal and immigration issues, exiting options
Referrals to statutory and NGO agencies and help liaising with police if required

Interpreting Service: Available upon request at the time of booking.		Monday: 2pm to 4.30pm (GP clinic)

Thursday: 1.30pm to 3.30pm (Sexual Health Services)
DublinHIV Ireland70 Eccles Street,
Dublin 7		01 873 3799Full STI and HIV Check & FREE condoms & lubeWalk-In testing 2nd & 4th Wed every month at 1pm,
Free condoms & lube 9am-5pm Mon to Thurs 9am-4.30Pm Fri
DublinGay Men's Health ProjectThe Meath Primary Care Centre
1-9 Heytesbury Street
Dublin 8		01 92 12730Full STI and HIV Check and FREE condoms & lubeWalk-In Testing Tues & Wed 5-6.30pm
DublinGUIDE ClinicSt. James' Hospital,
Dublin 8		01 4162 315 FREE STI and HIV testing & treatmentBookings online through GUIDE website via SwiftQueue https://www.swiftqueue.com/search.php.
Emergency walk ins for PEPs and HSV outbreaks ONLY or a very vulnerable person who needs to be seen on the day.
DublinMater Hospital STI ClinicMater Misercordiae Hospital,
Infectious Diseases Unit,
Eccles St,
Dublin 7		01 803 2063Full STI and HIV Check & treatmentAppointment only . Mon, Tues & Wed afternoons 1.45 - 6pm.
GalwayGalway HSE STI Screening - Galway CityUniversity College Hospital,  Infectious Diseases Clinic,Newcastle Road, Galway City091 525 200Free full STI and HIV Screening and FREE condomsMonday by Appointment - 2pm-5.45pm & Walk-In Wed & Friday 9am by appointment.
Located in a self-contained building to left of main hospital. As you enter hospital, take first left, follow signs for Genitourinary Medicine Clinic, Infectious Diseases and Hepatology – in front of maternity services.
GalwayGalway HSE STI Screening, Ballinasloe, Co. GalwayPortiuncula Hospital,
Ballinasloe,
Co. Galway		090 9648 372 (Ask for STI clinic)FREE full STI and HIV Screening
LaoisPortlaoise STI ClinicOut Patients Department,
Midland Regional Hospital,
Block Road,
Portlaoise,
Co. Laois		086 8591273FREE full STI and HIV ScreeningTuesday Evenings 5.15PM-7.15PM
By Appointment Only
LouthDundalk GUM ClinicClinic B,
Outpatients Department,
Louth County Hospital,
Dublin Rd,
Priorland,
Dundalk,
Co. Louth		086 8241847FREE full STI and HIV Screening Friday Afternoons
By Appointment Only
LouthDrogheda STI ClinicOur Lady of Lourdes Hospital,
Windmill Rd,
Moneymore,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth		086 8241847FREE full STI and HIV Screening1st and 3rd Fridays of the month.
By appointment
MonaghanMonaghan STI ClinicOutpatients Department,
Monaghan General Hospital,
Mullaghmonaghan,
Monaghan		086 824 1847FREE full STI and HIV Screening
Mid-West – LimerickG.O.S.H.HRedwood Place,
18 Davis Street,
Limerick 		061 314354Offering free Rapid HIV, Hepatitis C, and syphilis testing on site.

Also offering 24 hr gonorrhoea and chlamydia testing. 		Text or call Martina on 087 2192848.

All testing available Monday – Thursday 9.30am to 4.30pm

Office hours for GOSHH 9 -5 pm Monday to Friday

Office Contact no: 061 314354

Helpline service no : 316661
Mid-West – LimerickMid-West HSE STI Screening - Limerick CitySt Nessan's Rd,
Dooradoyle,
University Hospital Limerick,
Limerick City, 		061 482 382FREE full STI and HIV Screening and FREE condomsAppointment only - Wait time for appointment is 1- 2 weeks unless you say you have symptoms or had a specific incident.
Need to call for appointment & choose clinic you want to have screening in - Limerick City, Ennis or Nenagh
Mid-West – ClareMid-West HSE STI Screening - EnnisGeneral Hospital,
Gort Road,
Ennis.
Co. Clare		061 482 382FREE full STI and HIV Screening and FREE condomsAppointment only - Wait time for appointment is 1- 2 weeks unless you say you have symptoms or had a specific incident.
Need to call for appointment & choose clinic you want to have screening in - Limerick City, Ennis or Nenagh
Mid-West – TipperaryMid-West HSE STI Screening - NenaghMid-Western Regional Hospital,
Nenagh,
Co. Tipperary		061 482 382FREE full STI and HIV Screening and FREE condomsAppointment only - Wait time for appointment is 1- 2 weeks unless you say you have symptoms or had a specific incident.
Need to call for appointment & choose clinic you want to have screening in - Limerick City, Ennis or Nenagh
MayoMayo General Hospital STI ClinicMayo University Hospital,
Westport Rd, Castlebar,
Co. Mayo		094 90 21733 (ask for STI Clinic)
SligoSligo GUM ClinicSligo Regional Hospital,
The Mall,
Sligo Town		071 9170473FREE full STI and HIV Screening & treatment available
South-East – WaterfordWaterford City STI ClinicUniversity Hospital Waterford,
Dunmore Road,
Waterford		051 842 646FREE full STI and HIV Screening & treatment availableBy appointment only.
Mon, every second Tues, every second Wed, Thurs & Fri mornings.
2-3 week wait for appointment.
South-East – TipperaryClonmel STI ClinicSouth Tipperary General Hospital,
Western Road, 
Clonmel,
Tipperary		051 842 646FREE full STI and HIV Screening & treatment availableBy appointment only.
Every 2nd Wednesday afternoon.
2-3 week wait for appointment.
WestmeathWestmeath STI ClinicMidland Regional Hospital,
Longford Rd,
Robinstown (Levinge),
Mullingar,
Co. Westmeath		086 416 9830FREE full STI and HIV Screening & treatment availableThursdays 9:00am to 12 noon
By Appointment Only

Info for Sex Workers

Healthcare in Ireland

Healthcare in Ireland is a tiered system. People are subject to different costs depending on their residency status and their income level. The Health Service Executive (HSE) is the Government agency responsible for delivering public healthcare in Ireland.

Visiting a Doctor

Visiting a GP or Doctor generally costs between €55 and €65 per visit. Individuals and families on low incomes who satisfy certain conditions may be eligible for a medical card which covers the cost of doctor visits and most medicines. Information on applying for a medical card can be found here: http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/1/schemes/mc/focuson/aboutmedicalcards.205700.shortcut.html

Hospital Care – Accident and Emergency

In general hospital care is free if you are referred to a hospital’s emergency department by a GP. If you attend a hospital accident and emergency department without referral from a GP you may be charged €100.

The €100 charge does not apply to individuals in certain circumstances. You can find out more about that here

Sexual Health

Sexual Health is an important part of every person’s healthcare.

The number of cases of some STI’s, such as Gonorrhoea, are on the rise in Ireland, as are the rates of HIV infection. It is good to get tested once every three months or after you have had unprotected sex and then once more three months later.

There are a number of sexual health clinics in Ireland where you can get FREE screening for HIV and STIs and treatment. Some clinics also give FREE contraception.

sexual health clinics and services

If you have any negative experience with a health service provider please get in touch with SWAI. It is critical that all patients are treated with respect and without judgement.

 Alcohol and Drugs Support

If you would like information about alcohol: how it affects your health, the law on alcohol and driving in Ireland or how alcohol interacts with other drugs check out
http://www.drugs.ie/alcohol_info/about_alcohol/

If you want information about drugs, such as the different effects drugs can have on you, and the law and drugs in Ireland check out
General Information: http://www.drugs.ie/alcohol_info/about_alcohol/
Drugs and the Law: https://www.tcdsu.org/drugs-and-the-law

 

Resources

  • Women’s Health Project

    The Women’s Health Service is a sexual health and outreach support service for cis and trans
    women working in the sex industry. The WHS also provides support to both female/male victims of
    trafficking. While the service is Dublin based, sex workers who travel and work all around
    Ireland can access our service.

    CONTACT:
    A: The Meath Primary Care Centre, 1-9 Heytesbury Street, Dublin 8
    T: +76 6958280
    E: [email protected]
    W: www.hse.ie

     

    • The project provides a free sexual health drop-in clinic with no appointment necessary.
      It includes full sexual health testing, treatment and contraception.
    • Outreach to streets and indoor apartments providing information, advice on safer sex,
      personal safety and condom use/distribution.
    • The team can provide support to women who are considering exiting prostitution and
      exploring options available to them.
    • The project has links with many other support organisations and can make referrals.
    • If you are a victim of crime and want to make a report to the Gardaí we can help.
    • Translation services are available by phone or in person in several different languages.

  • Merchant’s Quay

    Merchant’s Quay Ireland provides services for people experiencing homelessness and addiction.

     

    •  Drop-in Services including meals, healthcare and support for people are homeless
    • Addiction Services needle exchange, crisis support, mental health support, residential detox and aftercare
    • Jane’s Place an all-female service that offers one-to-one and group support to women who are dealing with homelessness and addiction issues.

    Open Access Homeless & Drugs Services

    Address:
    MQI Open Access Centre,
    Riverbank Building,
    13 Merchants Quay, Dublin 8
    Tel: 01 524 0160
    Email: [email protected]

  • Chrysalis

    Chrysalis is a Community Drug Project and registered charity based in Dublin 7. Chrysalis provides a FREE harm reduction service to men and women in Dublin 7.

    Their services include:

    • keyworking
    • case management
    • counselling
    • Dual Diagnosis Groups
    • Crack/Cocaine Groups
    • Recovery Groups

    The services are open to anyone with living (or lived) experience of addiction within the Dublin North Inner City catchment area.

    Contact:
    Address:
    Chrysalis Community Drug Project
    33 Manor Street
    Dublin 7

    Tel: 01 8823362
    Email: [email protected]