STI Checkpoint gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender people,

GMHS Baggot St Hospital, (map)

18 Upper Baggot St., Dublin4.

(near the No 39a Bus Stop)
Tel: + 353 1 669 9553
SMS: 087 941 0934.
E:gmhsclinic@hse.ie 

The STI clinical services are for all gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender people.

They are free, friendly and confidential. Please Note: this is a sexual health service only and we will refer clients on to other services for other health needs

ACCESS:
Foreign Language Interpretation Services are available book one day in advance.
ISL Interpreters, please SMS at least one day in advance to book an interpreter 
Wheelchair access is possible (from Haddington Rd) please SMS to arrange.

TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS WALK-IN DOORS OPEN 17.00 TO 19.30

Full STI Screening and Blood Tests for HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis, The Hepatitis Vaccine, Genital Warts and Other Treatments,  Information, Advice Counselling and Support, Condoms and Lube.

Results Back In One Week: You may have an initial swab result at the clinic but most results (including the HIV test) are back in ONE week.

PEP: Pep is available for sexual exposure to HIV within the previous 72 hours.

Doctors provide medical services: screenings, treatment, advice and support. Also Referrals are arranged if necessary for further treatment or other medical investigations.

Nurses provide blood testing and vaccinations and further advice and support where necessary.

Triage: A staff member may chat with clients on arrival to assess what services are needed. The doctors can see up to 12 men each at the clinic.

A Health Advisor (HA) in sexual health, advises and supports those with an STI infection, and encourages that their recent sexual contact/s attend for screenings.

Counselling is an important aspect of the service, especially in relation to the men who are at risk. All first time clients meet with a counsellor. They provide pre-HIV test counselling, sexual risk assessment and clarification of services. Support and counselling is provided to anyone receiving a HIV positive diagnosis.

GMHS Assistants provide a back up to the medical team and also engage with the clients, taking and giving appointment cards, issuing numbers.

The secretary takes your details: Click on the “First Visit to GMHS” for further information in pdf form.