Playin' It Safe

What services do we offer?

The John Anthony Centre provides a free and confidential service to people of all ages and backgrounds. You will not be judged in any way and your concerns will always be dealt with in a sensitive manner.

The John Anthony Centre provides:

• Free condoms
• Testing and treatment for STIs, including HIV
• Information and advice on all contraceptive methods
• Emergency contraception (morning-after pill)
• A range of contraceptive pills and the long-acting injection

Where are we located?

The John Anthony Centre
Newtown Road
Worcester
WR5 1JF

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Directions by car or on foot

If you are travelling from the north or east of the city please follow the signs marked Hospital / A&E. At the roundabout beside Worcestershire Royal Hospital do not enter Charles Hastings Way but go straight across the roundabout following signs for City Centre. The John Anthony Centre is to be found three quarters of a mile along the Newtown Road on the left hand side.

If you are travelling from Worcester city, Newtown Road is the first turning on the left past Shrub Hill Railway station. As you exit the railway tunnel, the John Anthony Centre is to be found one mile on the right hand side before the turning for Canterbury Road.

Directions by train

If you are travelling by rail please get off the train at Shrub Hill station and follow the directions above. Visit the First Great Western website for train times.

Directions by bus

If you are travelling by bus from the city centre, buses 31, 31A and 31C all stop opposite the John Anthony Centre. Just ask the driver to drop you off at Canterbury Road. Visit the Worcestershire County Council website for bus times.

When are we open?

We run a walk-in clinic every day of the week from Monday to Friday. We also offer appointments on most days, including Monday and Thursday evenings.

Walk-in clinics

These are run on a first-come, first-served basis.

Monday: 1.00pm - 3.30pm

Tuesday: 8.30am - 11.30am

Wednesday: 8.30am - 11.30am

Thursday: 1.00pm - 3.30pm

Friday: 8.30am - 11.30am

Appointment clinics

Monday: 9.00am - 11.30am and 4.30pm - 6.30pm

Tuesday: 1.30pm – 4.00pm

Thursday: 8.30am - 11.30am and 4.30pm – 6.30pm

How to book an appointment

To book an appointment, phone 0300 123 1731 between 08.30am and 7.30pm on Monday and Thursday, and between 08.30am and 4.30pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Friday please phone between 08.30am and 12.30am.

If you are unable to keep your appointment, please phone 0300 123 1731 or send a text to 07879 636294 so that it can be used by someone else.

Is there disabled access?

Yes.