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SEXUAL HEALTH AND CONTRACEPTION
You don't have to be having sex to ask for advice.
It's important to sort out contraception before having sex.
There are 13 different kinds of contraception. Not all contraception needs to be taken every day. Some forms of contraception known as LARC (Long acting reversible contraception) last longer. To find out which method is right for you, visit
- Young Persons' Clinic
- GP
- Community Contraceptive Clinic
- School Nurse
STIs – SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS
STIs can be passed from person to person through unprotected sex.
Condoms are the only type of contraception that can protect you against STIs including HIV (if they are used correctly).
Some STIs might not have any signs or symptoms, so you might have an infection without even knowing about it. If you are having sex, it is best to have regular check-ups.
Most STIs are easily treated, but if left untreated they can lead to serious problems, like infertility.
Chlamydia is the most common STI. It usually has no symptoms, but is easily treated.
A simple, self-taken test for Chlamydia is now available free for people under 25.
You can order a Chlamydia Postal Test Kit online or by texting
URLIFE + NAME + ADDRESS to 80800. Results will be texted back to you.
For information, phone the Chlamydia screening helpline on 020 7530 3625/3630
GENERAL CONTRACEPTION AND SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES
Clinics for all ages welcome young people. If you don't live in Camden you can call FPA on 0845 310 1334 for a clinic near you.
Please call before visiting to check opening times. Walk-in clinics (see YOUNG PEOPLE'S CLINICS BELOW) can be busy, so be prepared to wait.
FREE CONDOMS FOR
YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER 19
(Under 25 in some places)
- The Arch
- Brook
- Brandon
- Seriously Sexy Clinic @KYC
- The Marlborough Clinic
- The Margaret Pyke Centre
- The Crowndale Health Centre
(see YOUNG PEOPLE'S CLINICS below for Clinic opening times.)
...or click here to read more about the c-card free condom distribution scheme.
C-CARD: FREE CONDOM DISTRIBUTION SCHEME
If you are under 25, you can also get free condoms by registering for a C-Card. This means that you can get
free condoms at easy access
points across Camden.
Look out for symbol for participating locations.
HAD UNPROTECTED SEX? SPLIT CONDOM? DON'T PANIC!
EHC – EMERGENCY HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVE
If you have had sex without using contraception or think your contraception hasn't worked, you can take an emergency hormonal contraceptive (EHC) pill (aka ‘morning after pill').
The EHC pill will usually prevent pregnancy if taken within 72 hours (three days) of having sex.
It‘s more effective the earlier you take it after unprotected sex.
Young people friendly pharmacies offering EHC are listed in this booklet.
If you are under 20, some pharmacists can provide you with a free, confidential and friendly service for emergency contraception.
If it is more than 72 hours since having sex, there might still be options but you will need to see your GP, or one of the clinics listed in this booklet.
THE IUD
An intra-uterine device (IUD) can be fitted as EHC to prevent pregnancy up to five days after unprotected sex and is more effective the earlier you take it after unprotected sex. If it is more than five days since having sex, there may still be options but you would need to see your GP or one of the clinics listed in this booklet.
EHC is free fromyour GP, family planning clinic, sexual health clinics and in exceptional circumstances, fromsome pharmacies hospitals' A&E.
THINK YOU MIGHT BE PREGNANT?
If you think you may be pregnant, do a pregnancy test.
Pregnancy tests can tell whether you are pregnant once your period is five days late.
You can get a pregnancy test:
- Free from your GP, contraceptive clinics or services in this booklet
- Or, buy a kit fromany Pharmacy. Some will do the test for you, for a fee. Take a small sample of urine with you – taken ‘mid-stream' first thing that morning (ie the middle part of your pee).
If you are pregnant and you want to talk to someone about your options, you can visit any young people's sexual health service, contraceptive clinic, or your GP.
ABORTION SERVICES
If you are pregnant and you want to have an abortion (aka ‘termination of pregnancy'), the sooner you get in touch with one of the services in this booklet, the better.
If you are under 16 you should be seen very quickly.
An NHS abortion is free.
You can be referred to an abortion clinic by your GP, a young people's clinic or a contraceptive clinic, see Sexual Health and Contraception section.
If you live in Camden or Islington you can refer yourself by calling:
Camden and Islington Central booking line
0845 300 2922.
Lines are open 24-hours. For more information, visit mariestopes.org.uk
YOUNG PEOPLE'S CLINICS
Special services for young people offer free and confidential advice and information on
- Sexual Health
- Contraception
- Emergency Contraception (morning after pill)
- Chlamydia and other Infection Tests
- Free Condoms
For young people who live, work or go to school in Camden.
All centres welcome all young people of any sexual orientation (straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, etc).
All services are free and confidential. Walk-in means turn up at the available times.
YOUNG PEOPLE'S CLINICS |
GENERAL CONTRACEPTION, FAMILY PLANNING AND SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES |
PHARMACIES OFFERING SERVICES SUCH AS EHC & CHLAMYDIA SCREENING |
|
1 The Arch Archway Sexual 020 7530 5800 (appointments) 020 7530 5814 (health adviser) camdenpct.nhs.uk/archwayclinic Mon-Thurs Appointments also available. Daily
opening times Archway Upper Holloway 4, 17, 41, 134, 143, 210, 263, 271, 390, C11, W5
2 Brandon Centre 26 Prince of Wales 020 7267 4792/ 1321 Mon 9.30am–8pm For young people aged 12-21. Please call before visiting. Also offers a counselling service Kentish Town Kentish Town West 46
3 Brook@ Euston 92–94 Chalton Street Young People's Info-line: 020 7387 8700 National advice line: 0800 018 5023 Mon–Thu 12–7pm Clinic for under 25s. Please call before visiting. Also offers a counselling service Euston Euston 10, 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 205, 253, 390, 476
4 Seriously Sexy Clinic @ KYC 12-22 Kilburn High 020 7328 7172 (opt 4) health@kilburnyouthcentre.org.uk Mon 4–5pm Under
16s drop in Walk-in clinic, first come first served. Sexual health service for under 25s Kilburn Park Kilburn High Road 16, 98, 206, 328
5 Marlborough Clinic Royal Free Hospital 020 7830 2047 Walk-in clinic for under 20s Mon 3–6pm Belsize Park Hampstead Heath 24, 46, 168, 268, C11 |
1 Belsize Priory Health Centre 208 Belsize Road 020 7530 2600 Walk-in: Mon and Wed
5–6.30pm Appointments can only be booked at walk in sessions Kilburn Park Kilburn High Road 31, 139, 189
2 Crowndale Health Centre 59 Crowndale Road 020 7530 3800 Walk-in: Appointments: Condoms available at all times Mornington Crescent Euston Euston 24, 27, 29, 88, 134, 168, 214, 253
3 Mortimer Market The Mortimer 020 3317 5100 Health advisers: 020 3317 5111 Mon and Thu
8.30am-6pm Warren Street 10, 24, 29, 73, 134, 390
4 Hunter Street Health Centre 8 Hunter Street 020 7530 4300 Walk-in: Russell Square King's Cross King's Cross 59, 68, 91, 168, 188
5 Margaret Pyke Centre 73 Charlotte Street Appointments Advice Emergency
walk-in service: Or call to book an appointment at other times General contraception and advice, infection testing Goodge Street 10, 24, 29, 73, 134, 390 |
1 Evergreen
Pharmacy 64 Eversholt Street 020 7387 5826 Mornington Crescent Euston Euston 168, 253
2 JP Pharmacy 139 Camden High
Street 020 7482 2875 Camden Town 24, 27, 29, 88, 134, 168, 214, 253
3 Greenlight
Pharmacy 138 Drummond Street 020 7387 3233 Euston Euston Square Euston 10, 18, 30 73, 205, 390
4 Eico
Pharmacy 97 Highgate Road 020 7485 1153 Kentish Town Gospel Oak 214, C2
5 Fine Chemist 86 Queen's Crescent 020 7485 1592 Kentish Town Kentish Town West 24, 46
6 Boots
Pharmacy 40-42 Brunswick 020 7278 5040 Russell Square King's Cross King's Cross 59, 68, 91, 168, 188
7 Boots
Pharmacy 16-17 Tottenham 020 7580 3525 Tottenham Court Road 10, 24, 29, 73, 134, 390
8 Sandylight Chemist 131 Queens Crescent 020 7267 1138 Kentish Town Kentish Town West 24, 46
9 Sainsbury's
Chemist Sainsbury's Supermarket 020 7431 6347 Finchley Road Finchley Road and Frognal 13, 82,113, 187, 268, C11
10 Ritz Pharmacy 43 Heath Street 020 7794 7781 Hampstead 268, 46
11 Morrisons
Pharmacy Morrisons Supermarket 020 7485 1241 Chalk Farm Camden Town Kentish Town West 31, 168, 27, 24
12 Biotech
Pharmacy 96 Camden Road 020 7485 1714 Camden Town Camden Road 29, 253
13 Boots 196 Kentish Town 020 7485 4974 Kentish Town Kentish Town 393, C2, 134, 214
14 Clockwork
Pharmacy 150 Southampton 020 7837 7143 Russell Square Kings Cross 59, 68, 91, 168, 188
15 Greenfield
(Day Lewis) 126 Kentish Town 020 7485 3851 Kentish Town Kentish Town 393, C2, 134, 214
16 John Walker
Chemist 2/3 Medway Court Tel: 020 7485 4974 Kentish Town Kentish Town 393, C2, 134, 214
17 Keats
Pharmacy 30 Rosslyn Hill 020 7435 0587 Hampstead Health Heath 46, 268
18 Superdrug 82-84 Kilburn High 020 7328 6809 Kilburn Park Kilburn High Road 316, 16, 32, 332,189, 98
19 Medicine Box
Chemist 21 Camden High 020 7387 6764 Camden Town Euston 24, 27, 29, 88, 134, 168, 214, 253
20 Village
Pharmacy 9 Belsize Terrace 020 7794 2178 Belsize Park Hampstead Heath 168, 603, 46
21 Kerrs Chemist 020 7405 8870 Holborn Charing Cross 1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 56, 98, 242
Key to symbols: Chlamydia testing available Under 20's emergency contraception service available |
YOUNG PEOPLE'S SEXUAL HEALTH CLINICS OUTSIDE CAMDEN
4YP Young People's Sexual
Health Clinic Tue 2.30–4.30pm Health Bus available - See website for details. Please call before visiting Seven Sisters Turnpike Lane South Tottenham 29, 67, 141, 341 |
Pulse N7 Young
People's Sexual
Health Clinic 020 7527 1300 Mon 1–7pm Walk-in service Holloway Road / Highbury and Islington 43, 271,393 |
JUST NEED TO TALK?
For advice about sex, STIs, puberty and contraception:
Sexwise
0800 28 29 30
Textphone 0800 328 1651
Mon–Fri 7am–midnight
Service for 12–18s
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- Contact us
- Site by oneman / Youth Web