A é500,000 cash boost and new testing technology will see patients with concerns about their sexual health dealt with in less than 48 hours.
The rapid treatment will become available to patients across Bury, Heywood, Middleton, Oldham and Rochdale in the New Year, thanks to a centralised booking system for four clinics and new testing procedures.
Dr Helen Lacey of the Pennine Acute NHS Trust said: "The 48-hour access target is challenging but we're determined to meet it.
"To do this, we're expanding and bringing together services across Pennine, making them accessible to all patients."
Under the new system, if a patient in one clinic needs an urgent appointment but none are available they will be seen at one of the other nearby clinics.
Also new, non-invasive test technology will see the setting up of special fast-track clinics run by nurses for the screening for chlamydia and gonorrhoea. These will free doctors to deal with the more complex sexual health cases.
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wear condoms and stop sleeping with just anyone would stop it people are to quick to jump into bed with someone they dont know it knocks me sick
They need to advertise on T.V. like they did in the 80's. Don't die of ignornace. ... I and many others still remember it. I always play safe but its amazing how many don't especially those in their early twentys. People think it wont be them. You can't tell who has it and who doesn't. Take precautions things like STI's can affect insurance policies in the future. Its always advisable to get an MOT at the clinc. Even if you dont;t have any symptoms just go and get checked at least once a year. Somtimes you might not have symptoms. Just Think if you met the person of your dreams and you gave them chlamydia!
Have fun and be safe