Sexual Health Services and Clinics for Young People

Young person’s clinics offer a drop in service for any person aged 18 or under. All of our young persons walk-in clinics are open for anyone aged 18 or under. These clinics offer free and offer confidential access to information and advice on any sexual health issue as well as a full range of contraception, testing & treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and support for pregnancy options (including counselling and making arrangements for abortion or continuing pregnancy). No appointment is necessary, just walk-in.

What Happens at the Clinic

When you arrive at the clinic you will need to complete a short registration form and given a personal clinic number, we will not write to you if you ask us not to and we do not need to contact your GP. You will be welcomed by one of our reception team who will take your name (please tell us what you wish us to call you) and any other necessary details, then ask you to take a seat and wait for your name to be called. If you feel uncomfortable at any time, you can ask the receptionist to find somewhere more private to talk or tell the receptionist that you would rather give your details to the doctor or nurse who sees you.

The nurse, doctor or health adviser will then talk to you about confidentiality and what this means. We might need to ask you questions about your relationships and when you have had sex. This helps us to understand how we can best support you. If it is your first visit we will need to register you on our computer system so it would be useful if you know your address, postcode and phone number.

STI Testing and Treatment

If you are sexually active we recommend regular testing for STI’s. Even if you do not have any symptoms it’s still a really good idea to have a routine check-up so we can pick up any infection early. Most STI’s are really simple to treat. Dependant on your symptoms, you may be able to take the swabs yourself or give us a sample of urine for testing. Tests get sent to our lab using only your clinic number and results will be texted directly to you within 7 days. If you need treatment we will talk to you about this and will give you the medicine– there is no charge.

Contraception and Emergency Support

There are lots of different types of contraception available. If you attend any of our clinics you will have a discussion with the nurse or doctor about which method is best for you. We will always explain all the different options and how to take this. If you have any questions or problems with the contraception that you are given you can call us or come back to the clinic to discuss this with us.

Emergency Contraception: If you have had sex without a condom or another form of contraception you are at risk of pregnancy. You can take emergency contraception (morning after pill) up to 5 days after sex. The sooner you take it, it is more likely to work. You can walk in to any of our YP clinics or call us on 0333 300 2100 to talk to a nurse if there is no clinic running. You can also get emergency contraception from a pharmacy or your GP.

Free Condoms and Specialist Support

Come to any of our clinics for advice or information about how to use condoms or to get free supplies. We can also register you for a c-card which allows you to pick free condoms across the boroughs. Furthermore, if you have any questions or need further support around gender identity or sexuality please come and see us, health advisers are available to offer emotional support and referral. We also work in partnership with Free2B and can arrange for further specialist support from them.

Clinic Locations and Opening Times

Opening times are 3pm-6pm however please ensure you arrive before 5.30 to ensure time for assessment by a clinician. Locations include:

• Merton: Mondays 3pm - 6pm Patrick Doody Clinic 79 Pelham Road SW19 1NX
• Wandsworth: Wednesday 3pm - 6pm Falcon Road Clinic 160 Falcon Road SW11 2LN
• Richmond: Mondays 3pm - 6pm Off the Record 2 Church Street TW1 3NJ

Or you can book an appointment at any one of our clinics by calling : 0333 300 2100. Lines open 8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the service free? Yes, and that includes any treatment you may need.

Do I need an appointment? No. You can drop into any of our walk-in clinics for YP or call and book an appointment if this is more convenient.

How long will I have to wait before being called? It is difficult for us to estimate how long you will have to wait, as this depends on how many people decide to drop in on any particular day.