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Solway Clinic

Hilltop Heights London Road Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2NS

Tel: 01228 608989

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Opening times: 

  • Monday: 9am to 5pm
  • Tuesday: 11:30am to 7:30pm
  • Wednesday: 9am to 5pm
  • Thursday: 9am to 5pm
  • Friday: 9am to 2pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Sexual Health are now running sit and wait clinics across the county. 

  • If you have symptoms you will need to attend a sit and wait clinic. 
  • If you require contraception you will need to attend a contraception sit and wait clinic.
  • If you are interested in the coil or implant you will need to call 01228 608989 to be added to the waiting list.
  • For all other issues call 01228 608989 to find out available appointments to suit your needs.

Available sit and wait clinic times:

Numbers will be capped therefore we advise arriving as close to the start time as possible.

  • Monday: 9:30am to 11am for symptoms only
  • Tuesday: 3:30pm to 5pm for age 21 and under only
  • Wednesday: 9:30am to 12 midday for contraception only 
  • Thursday: 9:30am to 11am for symptoms only
  • Friday: 9:30am to 11am for symptoms only

Solway Clinic is located in Carlisle and can be accessed by road and public transport. If you’re on a low income you may be eligible for help with travel costs.

By road

From the M6/A6:
  • exit at junction 42 following signs for Carlisle
  • stay on the A6 London Road for 2.5 miles
  • Solway Clinic is on the left 
From the M6/A7:
  • exit at junction 44 following signs for Carlisle
  • follow the road for 2 miles
  • at Hardwicke Circus roundabout follow road markings for South and East
  • continue straight onto Spencer Street and Brunswick Street
  • turn right onto Tait Street
  • at the end of the road turn left onto Botchergate
  • continue on this road for half a mile and Solway Clinic is on the right 

By bus

Stagecoach run buses from the surrounding area to bus stops close to Solway Clinic. Use the Stagecoach website to plan your journey. 

By train

If you’re arriving into Carlisle by train, Solway Clinic is a 20 minute walk from the station.

There’s a free car park located in front of the main entrance to Solway Clinic. There are also spaces for disabled drivers.

Sexual Health service

Find out more about Cumbria Sexual Health service and the kind of help you can recieve. 

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Supporting you is a vital part of what we do. We can be on hand to help you before, during or after your visit.

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Please call the number on your appointment letter if you have a question or need to change or cancel. You can also find contact information on our services pages.

Cumberland Infirmary: 01228 523444

West Cumberland Hospital: 01946 693181

Community services: 01228 602000

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