STI testing · Bristol
STI testing in Bristol — private GP appointments in Redland
FastTrack GP Bristol is on Hampton Road in Redland, BS6 6JD — a short walk from Redland station on the Severn Beach line and from the Whiteladies Road bus corridor. You can book a confidential GP appointment for STI testing in clinic here, or by video if you would rather not travel. Booking shows you the real slots available rather than a waiting list.
FastTrack GP Bristol — 118 Hampton Rd, Redland, BS6 6JD
STI testing appointments in Bristol
- Who we see here
- We see patients from Redland, Cotham, Clifton, Montpelier, Bishopston, Westbury Park, Henleaze and the wider BS6–BS9 area of north-west Bristol.
- Getting here
- Redland station, on the Severn Beach line, is the closest station. First and Stagecoach buses serve the area, including the 71, 72 and 505. By car, the clinic is reached via the A4 Portway or Clifton.
- Parking
- There's no council car park in BS6, and nearby on-street parking is controlled. Free Park & Ride at Portway or Long Ashton, with a direct train or bus into Redland, is usually the easiest option.
- When you can be seen
- Opening hours for Hampton Road aren't listed here — book online and choose from the video or in-clinic appointments the system is actually showing for Bristol.
- NHS options nearby
- Cotham Pharmacy, North View Pharmacy, Whiteladies Pharmacy and Boots at Clifton Down can advise, though this isn't part of NHS Pharmacy First. SevernSide Integrated Urgent Care (24/7, via NHS 111 only) and the walk-in Urgent Care Centre at South Bristol Community Hospital (8am–8pm daily) handle urgent but non-emergency problems. Your own NHS GP practice is also an option.
For urgent problems, the NHS options above are the right route rather than a booked appointment with us.
Who you’ll see in Bristol
About sti testing
A confidential consultation in Bristol — by video or in clinic — covers what to test for, based on your history and any symptoms. That may mean swabs, urine samples or blood tests, covering chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis and other infections as needed. Samples are processed by UKAS-accredited labs, and where symptoms strongly suggest a treatable infection, treatment can start while results come back. Full detail is on /conditions/sti/.
About STIs
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections passed on through sexual contact, and many cause no obvious symptoms at all, which is why regular testing matters even without symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they can include unusual discharge, pain when urinating, genital sores or rashes, and pelvic or lower abdominal pain. Common STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and genital herpes, each with different tests and treatments.
What happens in the appointment
A confidential consultation in Bristol — by video or in clinic — covers what to test for, based on your history and any symptoms.
Cost and booking
A booked appointment in Bristol costs £125 — no subscription, and free to cancel up to 24 hours ahead.
Seek urgent care if you have
- Severe pelvic pain with fever (possible PID)
- Swollen, painful testicles (possible epididymo-orchitis)
- Severe allergic reaction to any treatment
- Unexplained weight loss, persistent fevers or night sweats
Severe pelvic pain with fever can be pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which needs urgent treatment. If you have sudden severe pain, go to A&E or call 999.
STI testing in Bristol — common questions
Appointments are £125, with no subscription and free cancellation up to 24 hours before your visit.
The initial consultation can be by video, but some tests need a sample taken in clinic. Your GP will explain exactly what's needed for your situation.
Yes — see the NHS options listed further up this page for what's realistic locally and whether it covers this condition.
We’re not a substitute for emergency care
If any of these apply, please go straight to the service listed. FastTrack is for non-emergency private GP care only.
- Severe chest pain or difficulty breathing
- Signs of stroke (face droop, arm weakness, slurred speech)
- Heavy or uncontrolled bleeding
- Loss of consciousness or severe injury
- Severe abdominal pain
- Suspected broken bone
- Sudden vision changes
- Symptoms that feel rapidly worse
- Thoughts of harming yourself or others
- Severe distress or panic needing immediate support
- For non-crisis mental health, we can help — see anxiety & low mood
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