Chlamydia testing kits in taxis
CHLAMYDIA testing kits are going to be available from the back of city cabs.
In addition to the 'Condoms in Taxis' scheme, NHS Nottingham City has joined up again with A2B Cars to provide the kits to customers.
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A2B Driver Martin Limb launching the safer sex scheme
Postal Chlamydia screening kits will be free to all customers aged 18 or above.
People just need to take the kit home and then post it back to the lab.
The scheme is aimed at increasing take up of Chlamydia screening in under 25s, encouraging use of condoms by reducing the stigma, and reducing Sexually Transmitted Infections.
Ian Brough, A2B Cars business development manager, said: "We are proud to be involved in the additional scheme to the already successful 'Condoms in Taxis' pilot.
"With the condoms and screening kits being placed in the back of our vehicles, customers can take them without the embarrassment of having to ask.
"Once the holders are empty our drivers re-fill them."
The scheme runs until the end of December.
Information on Sexually Transmitted Infections or any aspect of sexual health is available from www.gotitcovered.org.uk or contact NHS direct on 0845 46 47.
10 Comments
by Andyman, Derbys
Thursday, August 06 2009, 11:22PM
“From the sounds of i think its time i travelled in taxis, free condoms etc, what are we all missing out on.”
by Cpt. Mainwaring, itchy beaver
Thursday, August 06 2009, 2:04PM
“its only for them with a Brothel in the boot ... you stupid boy”
by ELAINE, Beeston
Thursday, August 06 2009, 1:01PM
“Someone please tell me this is a joke? Sigh. What is the world coming to?”
by Tim, Belgium
Thursday, August 06 2009, 11:58AM
“Well done Ian Brough, cracking idea! i think you should start putting free books in the taxi's -'How to make friends & influence people' is a good one or even 'How to p1$$ people off and manipulate them' is even better!!!! umpa...............”
by Really????, NOTTM
Thursday, August 06 2009, 11:33AM
“King Bazza, id love to know what taxi firm you book with? "High Speed" You mean taxi's can actually go over 20mph???”
by Chuckles, the Clown
Thursday, August 06 2009, 11:17AM
“King Bazza? King Wazza more like!”
by King Bazza, Lenton
Thursday, August 06 2009, 11:08AM
“What happens if you're peeing in the little container thing when the driver takes a sharp corner at a stupidly high speed (as ALL taxi drivers do)... will you get hit with a soiling charge for wazzing on his seat?”
by Me, Nottm
Thursday, August 06 2009, 10:00AM
“If they stopped throwing money at pregnant teens they wouldn't sleep around so much. They only do it so they don't have to get a job and contribute anything to the society that's kept their parents and them quite happily for the last 20 years. Chlamydia can make you sterile - fingers crossed eh!”
by nodding sagely, in agreement
Thursday, August 06 2009, 9:49AM
“too right aj, spot on!
We don't want people checking for STDs, or getting free contraception and taking care of their health and the health of others.
No i'd much rather risk fertility (of BOTH genders) and contribute to the UK's proud accolade as the *worst* in Europe for STIs and the *worst* in europe for teenage pregnancy!
Well i never whatever next eh?”
by aj, Nottm
Thursday, August 06 2009, 9:28AM
“whatever next for Gods sake is this world going mad? Next there will be pregnancy kits and who knows what ever "they" decide to bring in”