HIV services
HIV care is a core part of the work of Devon Sexual Health clinics.
The clinics offer small, dedicated teams working across the main sexual health clinics in Exeter, Barnstaple and Torquay providing person-centred care in a supportive and confidential environment. Together, they offer personalised care to almost 1000 people living with HIV across Devon & Torbay.
The multidisciplinary teams include:
- Consultant physicians
- Specialist HIV nurses
- A specialist HIV pharmacist
- Healthcare support workers
- Dedicated clinical secretaries
If you would like to discuss your care or transferring to our service, please contact the teams:
Exeter: 01392 284966
Barnstaple: 01271 341562
Torquay: 01803 656500
Devon Sexual Health clinics provide comprehensive HIV care in line with British HIV Association (BHIVA) guidelines and standards of care, including:
- Routine monitoring and long-term HIV management
- Care in specialist circumstances, such as:
- Severe immunosuppression
- Polypharmacy
- Pregnancy
- Inpatient support and management of both HIV-related and non-HIV-related illnesses
- Integrated sexual and reproductive health care
Devon Sexual Health clinics also have well-established links with local services, including:
- Psychological support
- Peer support and advocacy services
- Renal medicine
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Hepatology
This allows them to coordinate your care effectively and ensure you have access to the support you need.
Your first appointment is a chance for the clinics to get to know you and understand your needs. They want you to feel comfortable, listened to and supported.
At your appointment, they may:
- Talk with you about your health, HIV history and any current treatment
- Review or arrange blood tests to monitor your HIV and overall health
- Discuss your medications and answer any questions you have
- Talk about your physical, sexual and emotional wellbeing
- Agree a care plan with you and arrange follow-up appointments if needed
You do not need to prepare anything special for your appointment at a Devon Sexual Health clinic. If you have details of your current HIV treatment or recent blood test results, it would be helpful for you to bring them, but this is not essential.
Everything you discuss with the clinic is confidential.
You are welcome to ask questions at any point.The clinic team is there to support you and work with you to manage your HIV in a way that suits your life.
How to get in touch:
Exeter: 01392 284966
Barnstaple: 01271 341562
Torquay: 01803 656500
