SH.UK
Free NHS remote sexual health testing, treatment and contraception across the UK.
About Preventx
Preventx is the largest provider of remote sexual health testing in the UK
We are a trusted partner, supplier and adviser to the NHS and local authorities across the UK, and through Sexual Health London we partner with the NHS to run the largest publicly funded remote sexual health testing programme anywhere in the world.
Through our innovative digital tech and expert integrated laboratory, we aim to make remote testing a convenient, reliable and normal part of looking after your health.
Our mission
Our mission is to empower people to take control of their health and wellness, through easy to access and cutting-edge digital healthcare services.
What we do
We empower people to access reliable, trusted remote sexual health services, through our adaptable digital platform, efficient self-sampling and in-house laboratory.
Through SH.UK and our other services, we offer service users sexual health services, including STI testing, treatment and contraception.
More about our servicesTrusted by over 75 NHS trusts and local authorities across the UK
Our sexual health services
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Our healthtech is human
People are at the heart of Preventx. Our digital platform puts people in control, empowering them through information and choice. We will always be human first; our tech is driven by the needs of the people who use it improve their lives. Together with our public sector partners, supporting communities will always be at the heart of everything we do.
We are a team of people passionate about what we do and motivated by changing the landscape of public health for the better.
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Leadership in global sexual health
The benefit of our integrated, flexible platform is that we can apply our expertise anywhere in the world. This means that Preventx is able to provide sexual health services across the United States of America and Europe.
Our US headquarters is in Cincinnati, Ohio, where Preventx provides full-service remote sexual health testing solutions that empower public health officials to implement reliable, trusted, remote services through an adaptable digital platform, efficient self-sampling, and in-house specialty diagnostic laboratory.
Our Europe activities are driven by Dutch leader, Soapoli Online (SPO), largest provider of STI remote self-sampling in the Benelux region.
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Our Values
Integrity
We do the right thing, even when it's not the easiest option. We're honest, transparent, and accountable in how we work and the outcomes we deliver. We hold ourselves to high standards, ensuring our actions support safe, clinically effective services and long-term value for our service users, partners and teams.
Innovation
We stay inquisitive, challenge assumptions, and take the time to understand problems properly. We look for better ways of working, using data, technology, and insight to improve efficiency, experience, and outcomes. We test, learn and adapt quickly, turning ideas into practical, tech-enabled improvements that deliver measurable value across the business.
Transparency
We communicate clearly, openly, and with purpose. We share the right information at the right time, enabling better decisions and stronger performance. We're honest about progress, risks and results, using data and evidence to build trust and continuously improve operational and clinical outcomes.
Inclusivity
We create an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and respected, because better outcomes come from diverse perspectives. We actively seek input, remove barriers, and ensure fair access to opportunities. By working inclusively, we deliver services and solutions that are accessible, effective, and meet the diverse needs of the populations we serve.
