GMHS services are open and free to gay and bisexual men, men who have sex with men and the trans community. The GMHS is located at the Meath Primary Care Campus, Heytesbury Street, Dublin 8. D08 HX9. The best way to contact the clinic is to email gmhsclinic@hse.ie.
PrEP and PEP
PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. PrEP is medication taken by HIV negative people before and after sex, to prevent HIV.
Read more information on PrEP
Who is eligible for free PrEP through the HSE in GMHS?
Please note there is a significant demand for PrEP appointments. To avail of free PrEP through the HSE you need to:
- test negative for HIV
- be able to attend a check-up at least every three months
You also need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- you are having sex without condoms with HIV positive partners who
- are not on HIV treatment OR
- are on treatment but not virally suppressed (do not have an “undetectable” viral load)
- you are a man who has sex with men (includes transgender men who have sex with men) or a transgender woman who has sex with men, who meets any one of the following
- had anal sex without condoms with more than one partner in the last 6 months
- had a sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the last year
- used HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in the last year
- used recreational drugs for sex (also known as ChemSex) in the last 6 months
- planning on having unprotected sex in the near future
It is recommended that you bring your PPSN number with you and we recommend applying for the Drug Payment Scheme (DPS) in advance of your appointment.
Apply for the Drug Payment Scheme
If you are currently a GMHS PrEP patient and have any queries regarding your PrEP or PrEP appointments please email gmhsclinic@hse.ie or alternatively call 01 921 2730.
If you have any queries regarding PEP (post exposure prophylaxis) please email gmhsclinic@hse.ie or alternatively call 01 921 2730.
New PrEP appointments
GMHS has reached capacity for New PrEP appointments. Any information about New PrEP appointments becoming available will be communicated here.
Find out more about other PrEP Services
Asymptomatic Clinic
If you do not have any signs of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) (lumps, bumps or a rash in the genitals, increased or unusual discharge) and would like a general STI screen, you can book an appointment online.
Book an appointment for the Asymptomatic Clinic
Please note this appointment is not suitable if you are experiencing any signs of a STI (lumps, bumps or a rash in the genitals, increased or unusual discharge) as there is no doctor on at this clinic. If you are experiencing any signs of a STI, please email gmhsclinic@hse.ie or alternatively call 01 921 2730 to book into our ‘Symptomatic Clinic’.
Please note this appointment is also not suitable if a sexual partner has told you that they have been diagnosed with an STI (See “Symptomatic Clinic” if that is the case).
Symptomatic Clinic
If you have any signs of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) (lumps, bumps or a rash in the genitals, increased or unusual discharge) please email gmhsclinic@hse.ie or alternatively call 01 921 2730 to book into our “symptomatic clinic”.
Vaccinations
For queries regarding our “vaccination clinic” please email gmhsclinic@hse.ie or alternatively call 01 921 2730.
Staff at GMHS Clinics
- Doctors provide medical services: screening, treatment, advice and support. Referrals are also arranged if necessary for further treatment or other medical investigations.
- Nurses provide screenings, blood testing and vaccinations and further advice and support where necessary.
- Triage: A staff member may speak with clients by phone in advance of their appointment to assess what services are needed.
- A Health Advisor will offer information and support to those with an STI infection and encourage that their recent sexual partners be contacted to attend for screenings.
- Counsellors are available via GMHS referral.
Access
Gay Men's Health Service (GMHS), HSE, Meath Primary Care Centre, Heytesbury Street, Dublin 8. D08 HX97
Admin: 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday. The easiest and quickest way to contact the team is by email gmhsclinic@hse.ie or alternatively you can phone 01 921 2730.
The STI clinical services are for all gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender people.
The service is free, friendly and confidential. Please note: this is a sexual health service only and we will refer clients to other services for other health needs.
Spoken language interpretation services are available and must be booked one day in advance.
For Deaf service users, please email us in advance to book an ISL interpreter for your visit.
