Brooklands Medical Practice
NHS CQC: Good
594 Altrincham Road, Manchester M23 9JH
Cornbrook Medical Practice
NHS CQC: Good
204 City Road, Manchester M15 4EA
Brook Manchester
Private
Commonwealth House, Manchester M1 1FL
14 Morston Close, Manchester M28 1PB
Sexual and reproductive health in Manchester
Manchester has good sexual health provision — free, confidential NHS sexual health and GUM services across the city, contraception and family planning, and HFEA-licensed fertility and IVF clinics (Manchester is a major fertility-treatment centre). This information is factual and non-judgemental; services are confidential.
Confidential NHS services
NHS sexual health clinics in Manchester provide free, discreet testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and many offer online self-testing kits delivered to your home. You do not usually need to involve your GP. The full range of contraception is also available free on the NHS.
Fertility care in the city
If you are considering fertility treatment, choose an HFEA-licensed clinic — the HFEA website lets you compare licensed clinics and their published success rates so you can make an informed choice. The listings below cover sexual and reproductive health services across the Manchester area. This is information only, not medical advice.
Sexual Health clinics in Manchester at a glance
HealthWise lists 4 sexual health clinics in Manchester, across 4 postcode areas including M1, M15, M23, M28. All of them are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
CQC ratings
Of these, 2 rated Good, and 2 have not yet been rated or did not need a rating. The most recent inspection among them was on 17 September 2019. Ratings come from the CQC and can change after each inspection, so check the clinic's current report before you book.
NHS and private
Where we know how a clinic is funded: 3 NHS, 1 private.
Where they are
- M1: 1 clinic
- M15: 1 clinic
- M23: 1 clinic
- M28: 1 clinic
Rated Good or Outstanding
- Brooklands Medical Practice: CQC Good, NHS
- Cornbrook Medical Practice: CQC Good, NHS
For what to expect, NHS and private options and how to choose, read our Sexual & Reproductive Health guide. To see every clinic in Manchester, browse the full Manchester directory.
Last updated: 2026-10-06
Frequently Asked Questions
HealthWise lists 4 sexual health clinics in Manchester, in postcode areas including M1, M15, M23. All are registered with the CQC.
2 rated Good, and 2 without a published rating. Ratings are set by the Care Quality Commission and can change after each inspection.
Yes. 3 listed clinics offer NHS care. Check each clinic's listing for how to access its NHS services.
Yes. NHS sexual health and GUM clinics provide free, confidential testing and treatment, and you do not usually need to involve your GP. Many services also offer discreet online testing kits sent to your home.
Choose a clinic licensed by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA). The HFEA website lets you compare licensed clinics and their published information, including success rates, so you can make an informed choice.
Yes. The full range of contraception is available free on the NHS — from GPs, sexual health clinics and some pharmacies. Sexual health clinics can also advise on emergency contraception.