If you are aged 16 or over and live in Northumberland or North Tyneside you can request a free sexually transmitted infection (STI) home testing kit. Use the form on this page.

A sexually transmitted infection (STI), is a bacterial or viral infection that can be passed on through unprotected sexual contact.  Some STIs have symptoms (see further details below), but sometimes you can have an STI with no symptoms and not even know you have it! We recommend regular testing and to test every time you change sexual partners. 

Home testing kits are quick and easy to do and can be delivered to your door in discreet packaging, or collected from one of our hubs . They are only suitable if you do not have any symptoms of an STI.

If you do have symptoms please contact us to book an appointment. Call 0344 728 0554.

Your kit will be posted once it has been packed by our team. Please be aware delivery can take 3-5 working days.

Details of home testing kits

Vaginal swab - If you were assigned female at birth, this will test you for gonorrhoea and chlamydia, it also provides a more accurate result than a urine sample. If you select a vaginal swab for your kit please DO NOT select a urine sample as well as these test for the same site. If you have had a vaginoplasty, a urine test will give a more accurate result.

Urine sample - This will test for gonorrhoea and chlamydia. This is the best test for people with a penis, phalloplasty or vaginoplasty.

Rectal swab - This will test for gonorrhoea and chlamydia. This test should be taken if you are having anal (bottom) sex or have been sharing anal sex toys.

Throat swab - This will test for gonorrhoea and chlamydia and should be taken if you are having oral sex.

Blood samples - This will test for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. This can be taken by anyone.

Each sample must be taken from a different place. You must use a different swab.

On the form below, you can choose which samples you need.

Order an STI testing kit

Step 1 of 4

Your age and postcode

Date of Birth (Required)

We use this information to check you are eligible

This service is only available to people who live in Northumberland and North Tyneside.

Disclaimer: When filling in a form or survey on the site you may be asked to fill in information about yourself. This is a secure site and this information will only be used for the purpose stated in each case. We will not distribute personal information collected in this way to any 3rd party (unless this has been communicated to you).

Any comments you submit to the Trust will be treated as confidential and will be safeguarded and processed in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 (GDPR).

Frequently asked questions

Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea, HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.

Symptoms include:

  • unusual discharge
  • itching
  • lumps of blisters around the genitals or anus
  • pain when passing urine
  • pain and/or bleeding after sex
  • pain in the testicles or lower tummy

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms please contact your local One to One Centre to book an appointment.

 

Each kit contains everything you need to provide us with your own samples:

  • Equipment to take your own urine, vaginal, throat or rectal swab and finger-prick test.
  • Instructions
  • Return envelope (with prepaid postage)

You should receive your results within 2 weeks of us having received your samples. If you do not hear from us by then, please ring 0344 728 0316

All results are confidential and provided free of charge.

If you test is positive, a Health Advisor will contact you to discuss your result and arrange an appointment to give you treatment.

If you are under the age of 16 you can contact your local one to one centre to book an appointment.