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3/3/25 - Urgent temporary changes to appointment making process, please read

Due to staffing constraints, new appointments for the following services can only be booked online for the remainder of this week:

  • PrEP 
  • Contraceptive Implants
  • Contraceptive Coils
  • STI No Symptoms
  • Young People Clinic

If our booking portal is showing no appointments available in your area then unfortunately our appointments are fully booked. Please do not call us as we do not have access to any additional appointments. If this is the case, please check for appointments becoming available later in the week.

Our switchboard remains open only for those with symptoms or those seeking support for unintended pregnancy.

We thank you for your patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Appointments booked online can also be cancelled and amended via the same booking portal.

 

Hepatitis A vaccine

Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus.

The virus is spread in the faeces (poo) of an infected person. It's uncommon in the UK, but certain groups are at increased risk. This includes travellers to parts of the world with poor levels of sanitation, men who are sexual active with other men, and people who inject drugs.

Hepatitis A vaccination

Vaccination against Hepatitis A isn't routinely offered in the UK because the risk of infection is low for most people. It's only recommended for people at high risk including

  • men who are sexually active with other men
  • people who inject drugs

Please note Sandyford can only offer the vaccination to those who are at risk through sexual activity. 

Further information on NHS Inform

Required dosage of Hepatitis A vaccination

Hepatitis A vaccine usually consists of two doses over at least six months.

We usually give Hepatitis A vaccine in a combined vaccination along with Hepatitis B (where you will need three doses over at least 6 months)

 

Sandyford service information- Hepatitis A vaccination

Hepatitis A vaccinations, will now be offered to those who are eligible when attending Sandyford for other appointments for example PrEP.  Staff will be screening for suitability.

This update to our services is in line with Public Health Scotland guidance.

If you have completed your vaccine course, you do not need to do anything further.