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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the service for its efficiency, ease of use, and discreet nature, highlighting its value for sexual health. Many people commend the staff for being professional, friendly, and incredibly helpful, providing excellent support and communication throughout the process. The user experience is frequently described as straightforward and convenient, with quick response times and fast results. However, some customers also noted inflexibility regarding specific requests, such as test of cure timings, which left them feeling unheard and unsupported. A few other people also felt that the waiting times for certain services were too long, leading to concerns about worsening symptoms and difficulties for those who rely on the online service for convenience.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is an incredible service and that it’s free is almost miraculous: quick, discreet, easy to use so nobody misses out, and with sms, calls and emails following up on anything that may need discussi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable, user friendly and efficient. SHL is an amazing program that has helped many Londoners and, as I’ve noticed, freed a lot of space in clinics for F2F appointments when they are really need... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastically easy, clear, discreet and efficient service. After using their quick (usually three- to four-day turnaround) postal testing service many times, I was asked today via SMS to call a consul... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such an incredible team, always very efficient, polite, willing to help. The follow ups are incredible, you see how much work and effort is put to keep us healthy and safe. Super happy to receive this... See more


Company details

  1. STD testing service

Information provided by various external sources

Sexual Health London is the new online sexual health service for Londoners and is ideal for people who want a convenient test without needing to visit a clinic.


Contact info

  • S9 1EP, Sheffield, United Kingdom

  • shl.uk

4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

349 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service

Amazing service.
So glad it exists. Test regularly and great communication and easy to use platform

6 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top service

Top service. Made everything straight forward & super easy. Results are fast & great follow up to help you get treatment and advice.

20 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best in Europe

The service is incredibile, I believe it’s the best in Europe. The efficiency, the team and what they offer is outstanding! Well done

7 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A supportive team!!

The team has been in touch with me throughout my whole positive tested process. They were very kind to offer me different clinics to get treated and also to inform them when, where and what did I get as treatment. I have been using their services for a long time and I will continue to do so.

25 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using SHL.UK for many years…

I have been using SHL.UK for many years now and I have always been happy with there service. It has been convenient for me to test at home and keep a check on my health instead of going to a clinic all the time. Test results are always accurate and given within a good number of days before receiving. If issues arise you tend to be contacted by them through text or phone call. The website is easy to use and navigate

As someone who was living a very busy sexual lifestyle this has been a great service to have, it has allowed to make sure I was safe and also safe for others.

22 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you!

SHL UK provides a great service. It's very easy to order testing kits and receive the results in no time.
The team is super approachable and follow up on queries. Very thorough job!
Thank you so much!

15 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Iincredible service

This is an incredible service and that it’s free is almost miraculous: quick, discreet, easy to use so nobody misses out, and with sms, calls and emails following up on anything that may need discussing. I use them regularly and am blown away. They perform great service to London and especially to the LGBTQ+ community and to sex workers. Keep going SHL team! And thank you.

1 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Clear and simple

Easy to use website, fairly quick results. Communication with staff was easy and detailed

14 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

World class sexual health services

SHL is an incomparably excellent service. High level of communication, clear information and real trust and security around my sexual health. I can’t recommend their services enough. It’s a model of what world class health services should be.

5 September 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Long Time

Even though we appreciate the online service... you have symptoms and ordering online it takes time for the ticket to arrive also way long time for the results to come back... meanwhile your symptoms gets worse while waiting this long time. Then you have to wait 2 days for a booking slot. Last time ive done and still needed a treatment it took all together 9 days from the order online till I get an appointment to be treated. Online service supposed to help those that cannot take a day off from work to go to a walk in centre.

2 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They flag bad reviews btw!!!!!

They refused to let me have a test of cure before 5 weeks without taking into consideration why I might need it for personal, emotional, mental, and or psychological reasons which are all valid! We all know they're just being cheap as a greedy private company outsourced by the NHS. I hope they lose their contract and go out of business ASAP. They've just left me crying at 9 in the morning after completely ignoring what I have to say and failing to help me. Terrible terrible terrible and INFLEXIBLE organisation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS NOT A QUALITY HEALTHCARE SERVICE PROVIDER

12 August 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from SHL.UK

We’re sorry to hear how upset you’ve been feeling. As discussed during your consultation with our Health Advisers, and outlined in the written information we sent you, we recommend retesting no sooner than six weeks. Testing earlier can detect residual or non-viable DNA, which can lead to false positives and unnecessary worry. This approach is based on clinical best practice, not cost considerations. We’re happy to arrange a call if you’d like to talk this through again. We do kindly ask that communication remains respectful — abusive language towards NHS staff is not acceptable, and we want all conversations to be safe and constructive for everyone.

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