Brook Medical Centre
NHS CQC: Good
Ecton Brook Road, Northampton NN3 5EN
Swinneyford Road, Towcester NN12 6HD
CARE Fertility (Northampton) Limited
Private CQC: No published rating
67 The Avenue, Northampton NN1 5BT
Sexual and reproductive health
This category covers sexual health (GUM) clinics, contraception and family planning, and fertility and IVF services. Care is confidential and available on the NHS and privately. This page is factual, non-judgemental information and signposting. Clinics in England are registered with the Care Quality Commission, and licensed fertility clinics are also regulated by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), which publishes clinic information and success rates.
Services available
- Sexual health & GUM clinics — confidential testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and advice. Many NHS services are free and self-referral.
- Contraception & family planning — the full range of contraception, available free on the NHS.
- Fertility & IVF — assessment and treatment for those trying to conceive; choose HFEA-licensed clinics.
Confidentiality
Sexual health services are confidential. NHS sexual health clinics provide free, discreet testing and treatment, and many offer online testing kits. You do not usually need to involve your GP.
Choosing fertility care
For fertility treatment, the HFEA website lets you compare licensed clinics and their published data. Treatment can be emotionally and financially significant, so take time over your decision. This page is information only and not medical advice — speak to a qualified clinician.
Last updated: 2026-07-22
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Free, confidential testing is available at NHS sexual health clinics, and many offer self-sampling kits by post. Some private clinics also offer rapid testing for a fee. This page is information only and not medical advice.