Sexual health and support services

This page outlines the range of free, confidential sexual health services available to you. We residents have numerous sexual health services within easy reach - in Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham and Bromley.

Sexual Health Services are open access to anyone and offer a free, confidential and friendly service. They offer testing for STIs (sexually transmitted infections) including rapid HIV testing, and advice on a wide variety of contraception methods e.g. free condoms, the pill etc.

They can support you regardless of sex, age, ethnic origin or sexual orientation. If you have a disability and have special requirements, or if English is not your first language, try to contact the service first before you visit.

Sexual health clinics

Sexual health clinics provide a broad range of services free of charge. 

They test for and treat Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and provide a full range of contraceptive methods. In addition, they often provide more specialist services such as psychosexual counselling or specialist advice for men who have sex with men.

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Online services

There are a range of services you can access online by registering your details and taking a short online assessment. 

STI testing kits and contraception can be sent confidentially through the post to your home address. 

SHL.UK is a discreet sexual health service for people those who live in London. It offers an STI testing service for people who have mild or no symptoms. You can also request free regular contractive pills and emergency contraception by completing a simple, secure online consultation

GP hubs

GP hubs provide services for the local community on a range of health matters including sexual health. 

You can book an appointment to discuss different methods of contraception ranging from free condoms to from condoms to long-acting methods of contraception (LARC) and implants. Read more about LARC, IUD AND IUS and implants.

GP hubs can also fit emergency coils (IUDs) and provide other emergency forms of contraception such as the Morning After pill.

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Community pharmacies

Community pharmacies offer advice and support for your sexual health. 

They can provide emergency contraception, contraceptive pills and issue referrals for LARC and other long-term methods of contraception. Some community pharmacies provide these services for free.

Some community pharmacies allow those aged 19 and under to register for  the c-card scheme to get access to free condoms.

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Abortion services

If you are pregnant and feel unsure whether you want to continue the pregnancy, there are places you can seek help and advice. 

You can refer yourself to the local abortion service British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) and MSI reproductive choices by contacting them directly and booking your appointment. 

You do not need a referral from your GP or another doctor.

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