If you're between 18 and 24 and live in the Blackpool area, getting tested for Chlamydia is easy.

The test is painless, simple, free and confidential and what's more, each person who completes a test will be eligible to receive a free cinema ticket to watch a film of their choice.

You can opt to visit your local GUM clinic and have the test done there. Otherwise, you can do the test at home either by picking up a home testing kit from GP surgeries, community pharmacies or sexual health clinics or by ordering the test here, downloading the phone app or by calling 01253 956507 (lines are open 9am to 4 pm Monday to Friday).

Your nearest GUM clinic is: Sexual Health Services, Whitegate Health Centre, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9ES.

To order your home testing kit, please fill in your details below.









Take part in our film competition and win free cinema tickets for 6 months as well as a special screening of your film.

Competition closes 29th February 2012

Fancy yourself as the 21st century's answer to Alfred Hitchcock? The next Steven Spielberg or Katherine Bigelow? If you've got a passion for movie making and want to flex your creative muscles then we've got a brief for you.

If you haven't clocked the trailer on the Home Page, then check it out now because what we're asking you to do is to come up with your version. You can choose any film genre you want from rom-com to sci-fi, but you must deliver the message about getting tested for Chlamydia and it must appeal to an 18 to 24 year old target market.

You can download the complete brief here which includes information on film length, acceptable formats, how to submit your entry and the deadline for submissions.

Shortlisted films will be featured on our Facebook page, YouTube feed and linked to our Twitter account before a winner is announced at the beginning of March 2012.

If you think you can do better than us (and we're sure you can), then it's time to get the cameras rolling.

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis. It is easily passed from one person to another through unprotected sex (not using a condom).

It is the most commonly diagnosed STI and is most prevalent in the under 25 age group. Because it is often symptomless, the only way to know for sure whether you have got Chlamydia or not is to have a test.

The test is easy, you don't even need to be examined and treatment is generally very straightforward too. The infection can usually be treated with a single course of antibiotics. Like many infections, however, it is far easier to treat if it is diagnosed early so if you're in any doubt have a test as soon as possible.

Left untreated, Chlamydia can spread to other parts of the body, causing pain and potentially leading to infertility in women and reduced fertility in men. So whilst it may be symptomless and painless in the beginning, it is vital to get tested as it can become much more serious later on.

For more detailed information about Chlamydia, please visit the NHS National Chlamydia Screening Programme website at www.chlamydiascreening.nhs.uk

If you are concerned about Chlamydia and want to speak to someone in confidence, please call the Sexual Health Helpline on 0800 567 123.

Contact Us

You can contact a member of Blackpool Sexual Health Services.

In person at:
Sexual Health Services,
Whitegate Health Centre,
Whitegate Drive,
Blackpool FY3 9ES

Opening Times:
Monday: 9.00am - 7.00pm
Tuesday: 9.00am - 1.00pm
Wednesday: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Thursday: 9.00am - 7.00pm
Friday: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday: 10.00am - 1.00pm

By phone on:
01253 657171
Lines open: Mon to Fri, 9am - 5pm

You can also find more details on the Service's dedicated website at http://sexualhealthblackpool.co.uk

Terms & Conditions

Competition Terms & Conditions

  1. You can submit as many films as you wish as long as they conform to the technical specifications outlined in the brief.
  2. The winner will be judged to be the person who has fulfilled the brief to the highest creative and technical standards.
  3. The deadline for submissions is 29th February 2012.
  4. The winner will be chosen on 5th March 2012 and notified shortly afterwards and not later than 16th March 2012.
  5. The prize is as stated and no cash or alternative prize will be offered.
  6. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence can be entered into.
  7. Submission is deemed as acceptance of the terms of the competition as outlined above. The film may be shown on You Tube and Facebook or any other channel deemed appropriate for the promotion.
  8. NHS Blackpool reserves the right not to show films it deems unsuitable, which contravene any broadcast laws or standards or which are not in line with its brand values.
  9. The terms of the tickets are as described in the free prize draw outlined above.
  10. The screening will be arranged in conjunction with Odeon Cinema Blackpool and the winner will be contacted with all the details as and when appropriate.

Free Cinema Tickets & Free Prize Draw

  1. Only one free ticket per person per giveaway (except for the persons selected in the free prize draw).
  2. Ticket availability is limited and tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
  3. Completing a Chlamydia Test does not guarantee a free cinema ticket.
  4. Tickets will be sent to the address provided. NHS Blackpool cannot be held responsible for tickets lost or damaged in the post or for incorrect postal details.
  5. People completing a Chlamydia Test after 31st March 2012 will not be included in the free prize draw. The Promoter will not be held responsible for any entries not being received by the closing date for any reason.
  6. The free prize draw will take place on 2nd April 2012 and the two winners will be notified by post or email. The first two tickets will be sent out on 3rd April 2012 by first class post and subsequently on or near 1st of each month thereafter. The final pair of tickets will be sent out in October. All tickets expire on 31st October 2012. No responsibility can be taken for undelivered tickets or incorrect address details.
  7. Prizes are non-transferrable. No cash or other alternative will be offer.
  8. The judges' decision is final. No correspondence can be entered into.
  9. Patient confidentiality will be maintained throughout. No details will be used for any purpose other than the free ticket giveaway and free prize draw.
  10. The Promoter of the free prize draw is: 2am Creative Limited, The Loft, Mill Farm, Fleetwood Road, Wesham, Preston PR4 3HD

Conditions of Use (Free Cinema Ticket):

  1. This voucher may be used to admit the authorised bearer to view any advertised performance of a film showing at any ODEON, UCI or the filmworks cinema in the UK and republic of Ireland EXCEPT the following cinemas: Barnet, Beckenham, Camden, Covent Garden, Epsom, Esher, Greenwich, Holloway, Kensington, Lee Valley, Leicester Square, Mezzanine, Marble Arch, Muswell Hill, Panton St, Putney, Richmond, Streatham, South Woodford, Surrey Quays, Swiss Cottage, Tottenham Court Rd, Uxbridge, Wardour St, West End, Whiteleys, Wimbledon.
  2. For details of participating cinemas and film information visit www.odeon.co.uk, www.uci.co.uk or www.uci.ie
  3. This voucher is not valid for the Gallery or premium seating.
  4. This voucher is valid up to and including the date shown and is not extendable.
  5. This voucher cannot be resold and cannot be exchanged for cash.
  6. This voucher must be presented at the cinema box office at the time of purchase, and cannot be used for purchases over the telephone, internet, Sky Active or other remote services.
  7. Both halves of this voucher (A) & (B) must be presented together.
  8. Copied, damaged or defaced vouchers will not be accepted.
  9. Admission is subject to availability. This voucher does not give the bearer priority over other customers.
  10. Standard terms and conditions of sale apply, including normal film classifications and the right to refuse entry. The manager's decision is final.

Privacy Policy

This website (www.thebigscreenblackpool.com) is managed by NHS Blackpool which takes the privacy of information provided by visitors to this website seriously.

We do not capture or store personal information about individuals who browse this website, except where this information is given voluntarily on our online form. We do however collect statistical information which is not person identifiable (see How we use general usage information below).

Please be aware that this is not a 'secure' site and therefore NHS Blackpool would ask you not to use the site to send information where you wish confidentiality to be assured.

What we do with personal information

When you choose to complete our online form, the personal information you give us is used by NHS Blackpool to respond to your request for a Chlamydia Home Testing Kit.

NHS Blackpool will endeavour to safeguard your personal information and will not pass it on to any third party without your permission or lawful authority.

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