CNWL

Sexual Health Services
in London and Surrey

STIs and contraception

London contraception and STI care

I need emergency contraception or post-exposure HIV prevention (exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours)

You can walk in for emergency contraception or post-exposure HIV prevention between the below times at these locations.

Monday: 8.30am to 7pm

Tuesday: 8.30am to 7pm

Wednesday: 8.30am to 7pm (except first and third Wednesdays of the month please note the clinic is closed between 1pm and 4pm for training)

Thursday: 8.30am to 7pm

Friday 8.30am to 3pm

Monday: 8.30am to 7pm

Tuesday: 8.30am to 7pm

Wednesday: 8.30am to 7pm (except first and third Wednesdays of the month please note the clinic is closed between 1pm and 4pm for training)

Thursday: 8.30am to 7pm

Friday 8.30am to 3pm

Edgware Community Hospital, Lower Ground Floor, Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, HA8 0AD

Please note - The clinic will be temporarily closed on 06/10/2021 due to a team meeting taking place.

Monday: 8.30am to 3pm

Tuesday: 12.30pm to 7pm

Wednesday: 8.30am to 3pm (except first and third Wednesday of the month please note the clinic closes at 1pm for training)

Thursday: 12.30pm to 7pm

Friday: 8.30am to 3pm

You can walk in for emergency contraception only at the below location

Vale Drive Primary Care Centre, Vale Drive, Barnet Greater London, EN5 2ED

Please note: The clinic will be temporarily closed on 06/10/2021 due to a team meeting taking place.

Monday: 8.30am to 3pm

Wednesday: 12.30am to 7pm (except first and third Wednesday of the month please note the clinic is closed from 1pm to 4.30pm for training)

I need contraception or advice about contraception 

  • For information on contraceptive methods click here
  • To request contraception online click here
  • To discuss your contraception or get more supplies, please call us on 020 3317 5252 to book a telephone appointment with a clinician. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm (closed between 12pm and 12.45pm).
  • If this does not apply to you or you would like another method of contraception, please call us on 020 3317 5252 to book a telephone appointment with a clinician. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm (closed between 12pm and 12.45pm).
  • In Barnet women can also get Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) at the following GP practices and those aged under 25 can also get emergency contraception from these community pharmacies 

I think I have an STI (symptoms)

If you have minor symptoms such as suspected thrush, bacterial vaginosis or cystitis check the NHS choices website for self-management advice.

Otherwise call us on 020 3317 5252 to book a telephone appointment with a clinician. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm (closed between 12pm and 12.45pm). 

I want to test for STIs but have no symptoms

  • If you feel you may have a sexual infection (e.g. because you have had sex with someone who has an infection) but have no symptoms you should contact your local online service provider to access testing
  • Residents of most London boroughs can access the London Sexual Health Programme online testing service.
  • We are unable to offer this service in our clinics currently

Because of the national shortage of BD blood bottles currently, we are restricting blood tests in some scenarios and asking patients to test via online services or book an appointment with us at a future date. The clinical staff will discuss this with you if this is necessary.

Surrey contraception and STI care

I need emergency contraception or post-exposure HIV prevention (exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours)

You can walk in Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 1.30pm and 4pm and on Wednesday between 9.30am and 12pm at these locations:

Otherwise call us on 01483 675389 to book a suitable telephone or face-to-face appointment with a clinician. Lines are open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm.

For details about Woking, please click here:

 

I need contraception or advice about contraception

  • For information on contraceptive methods click here
  • To request contraception online click here for Surrey Residents aged 18-50
  • For other contraception needs please call us on 01483 675389 to book a suitable telephone or face-to-face appointment Lines are open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm

I think I have an STI (symptoms)

  • If you have minor symptoms including suspected thrush, bacterial vaginosis or cystitis check the NHS choices website for self-management advice.

  • Otherwise call us on 01483 675389 to book a suitable telephone or face-to-face appointment. Lines are open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm

I want to get tested, I think I have an STI (even though I have no symptoms)

  • We currently are unable to offer this service in our clinics.
  • You can use the online testing service click here to order your test kit
  • If you have had sex with someone who has an infection but you have no symptoms you also can use the online testing service as above.

Because of the national shortage of BD blood bottles currently, we are restricting blood tests in some scenarios and asking patients to test via online services or book an appointment with us at a future date. The clinical staff will discuss this with you if this is necessary.

Under 25 Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea

If you are under 25 and living in Surrey, you can order a free Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea self-testing kit, please click here.

PrEP

If you test negative for HIV, you can call us to book an appointment for PrEP. Please call 01483 675389, appointment Lines are open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm

PrEP

PrEP is a medication taken by HIV negative people to reduce their chance of contracting HIV.  Information and guides on PrEP are available from i-base

Appointments to start PrEP are available at Mortimer Market Centre (Camden), Archway Centre (Islington), Edgware (Barnet), Buryfields Clinic (Guildford) and Earnsdale (Redhill) for:

  • Men who have sex with men and trans women who have had condomless sex anal sex in the last 6 months
  • People whose partner is HIV positive and is having condomless sex, unless their partner has been on HIV treatment for 6 months and their viral load is <200
  • Anyone who was registered on the Impact PrEP trial with another service

If any of these apply to you please call us on 020 3317 5252 for an appointment

If none of the above apply to you but you are concerned about your HIV risk, please give us a call and we will book you an appointment to discuss your options

If you have received PrEP from us in the past as part of the Impact Trial, you can still get your supply from us in the usual way.  Please book an online STI screen, including HIV test, via SHL for London residents or Surrey online for Surrey residents.  Once you have your results, or if you cannot access either of the online services, call us on 020 3317 5252 for an appointment.

What is PrEP? And how does it work?

Our Specialty Registrar Dr Arthur Wong explains exactly how PrEP works and the benefits of taking the medication

Below are some further links to useful videos about PrEP created by Women and Prep.

Services for people working in the sex industry

Clinics - London

CLASH @ Mortimer Market Centre, Capper St, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 6JB                            

Monday (all genders) and Friday (female-identifying only) 08:45-13:00. Walk-in first come first serve. We have two Mandarin Interpreters present in person on a Friday every week. Phone interpreters available on both days.

SHOC @ Archway Centre, 681-689 Holloway Rd, Upper Holloway, London N19 5SE                     

Thursday (all genders) 12:00-16:00. Walk-in first come first serve. Phone Interpreters available.

CLASH Health Promotion Team

Office: 020 3317 2555

For more information about what treatment can be given to individuals who work in the sex industry please click here.

 

Haringey Young Peoples Services and LARC (coils and implants) for all women

Haringey Young Peoples Services and LARC

 

I need emergency contraception

  • All types of Emergency Contraception (including Postcoital IUD) are available for people under 25 years old, walk-in between the times below at the below locations
  • Post coital IUD (coil) is available as a walk-in for women of all ages. If you are 25 years old and over and would like oral emergency contraception (pill), this is available to Haringey residents from any Haringey Local Healthy Living pharmacy

Lordship Lane, 239 Lordship Lane, London, N17 6AA

  • Monday: 9.30am to 4pm (closed between 12pm-1pm)
  • Tuesday: 12pm to 7pm (closed between 3pm-4pm)

Morum House, 3-5 Bounds Green Road, London, N22 8HE

  • Wednesday: 9.30am-1pm & 2pm- 7pm (except first and third Wednesday of the month where the clinic is open from 9am to 1pm and then again from 4pm to 7pm.) 
  • Thursday: 12.30pm to 7pm (closed between 3pm-4pm)
  • Friday: 8:30 to 3pm (closed between 12pm-1pm) 

I am under 19 and have contraception or sexual health needs

 

Drop in clinic:

Or call us on 020 3317 5252

Appointments are available for anyone under 25 who have contraception or sexual health needs.

Call us on 020 3317 5252

I am over 25 and need contraception or advice about contraception

  • For information on contraceptive methods, visit Sexwise.
  • To request contraception online, complete our online form.
  • To discuss your contraception or get more supplies, please call us on 020 3317 5252 to book a telephone appointment with a clinician. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm (closed between 12pm and 12.45pm). 

I think I have an STI (symptoms)

If you have minor symptoms such as suspected thrush, bacterial vaginosis or cystitis check the NHS choices website for self-management advice.

  • Otherwise call us on 020 3317 5252 to book a telephone appointment with a clinician. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm (closed between 12pm and 12.45pm).

I think I have an STI (no symptoms)

  • Young People under 25

How to book

  • Call 020 3317 5252 

Alternatively, residents of most London boroughs can access the London Sexual Health Programme online testing service, click here

If you have had sex with someone who has an infection but you have no symptoms you can also access the London Sexual Health Programme as above.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Bridge Service for People with Learning Disabilities

The Bridge Service helps people with learning disabilities to access sexual health services at Archway Centre and Mortimer Market Centre. Click here to see our Easy Read booklet about the service.

The Bridge Service offers:

  • Friendly, understanding staff to help you throughout your visit to the clinic.
  • Testing for all sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
  • Treatments and medication if needed
  • All types of contraception to stop pregnancy
  • PEP & PrEP (Pre & Post Exposure Prophylaxis) to help stop HIV infection.
  • Advice and information about sexual health, sexual behaviour and sexual problems
  • A range of free condoms and help with to use them correctly.
  • All services are free, private and confidential
  • People with learning disabilities can refer themselves or be referred by general practitioners (GPs), family members, carers, case workers or social workers (with the client’s consent)

Contacting the Bridge Service

Telephone or text 07738 261323 for more information or to make an appointment. Click here to see our Easy Read booklet about the service.

New NHS emergency hormonal contraception service for young people under 25 in Barnet Community Pharmacies

In Barnet women can also get Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) at the following GP practices. 

  • Addington Medical Centre
  • Dr Azim and Partners
  • Heathfielde Medical Centre 
  • Hendon Way Surgery
  • Jai Medical Practice
  • Lane End Medical Group
  • Millway Medical Practice 
  • Mulberry Medical Centre
  • Oak Lodge Medical Centre
  • Pennine Drive Surgery
  • Penshurst Gardens Surgery
  • Ravenscroft Medical Centre
  • Rosemary Medical Centre
  • St. George's Medical Centre
  • The Everglade Medical Practice
  • The Speedwell Practice
  • Torrington Park Group Practice
  • Wakemans Hill Surgery (The Surgery)
  • Watling Medical Centre

 

Useful information (leaflet and links)

Abortion

Alcohol, smoking, drugs and chemsex

Cervical screening

CNWL are not commissioned to provide routine cervical screening. Please contact your GP if your screening is due

Possible cervical screening text messaging scam.

Public Health England has advised us of a possible cervical screening text messaging scam.

Some women are being contacted by text message advising them they are overdue for screening at their General Practice. The message asks them to call a mobile number and provide personal details.

Please do not respond to these text messages.

These messages are not from the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.

If you have questions, please contact your GP to confirm when you are next due to attend cervical screening.

Contraception

General skin conditions

HIV prevention

Menopause

CNWL are not commissioned to provide menopause care. We do not fit the Mirena IUS in women not needing contraception.

STIs

Sexual health problems, advice and treatments (SPATS)

Women's health