Resources

London Friend has a wide range of information on various topics relating to LGBT issues.  Contact details and opening times of GUM (sexual health) clinics are listed below.

Library
Our Library has an extensive range of resources, related to lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people. These include free leaflets and booklets on:

• HIV, AIDS and other STI's
• Safer sex
• Support information for abuse victims
• Crime support
• Alcohol services
• Religious groups
• Women's issues
• Young people
• Other charities

We also provide free condoms and lube.

As well as the free resources above, we also have books on the following interests:

• Gay Fiction
• Lesbian Fiction
• Gay Non-Fiction
• Lesbian Non-Fiction
• Lesbian and Gay Studies
• Bisexual Interests
• Transgender Interests

All our books require a £5.00 deposit when they are borrowed, which is refundable on the books' return.

We also have copies of various magazines, which are:

• Boyz
• CPJ - The Counselling Journal
• Diva
• g3
• Gay Times
• Pink Paper

GUM (Genito Urinary Medicine) Clinics

GUM clinics are free and your confidentiality is protected by law.  If you wish, you can give a false name.  There are over 30 clinics in London and are available to all.  They have differing services and opening times and some will offer same-day HIV testing.  They will also offer Hepatitis A and B vaccinations to gay men.

Most clinics will also have health advisors, who can talk to you about any worries you may have about your sex life or STI's.  Please go to our Useful Links to access other charities that specifically deal with sexual health issues. Here is a list of GUM clinics:

• Central London
• North London
• East London
• South London
• West London

Central London

City
Bart's Sexual Health Clinic
St Bartholomew's Hospital
West Smithfield
EC1A
tel: 020 7601 8090
website: www.bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk/forpatients/clinics_and_services.asp

Appointment times:
Mon 4.30pm-6.30pm
Tues 4.30pm-6.30pm
Wed 1.30pm-4.30pm

Walk-in:
Mon 12.30pm-3pm
Tues 12.30pm-3pm
Thurs 9am-3pm
Fri 9am-3pm

Chelsea
John Hunter Clinic
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
369 Fulham Road
SW10 9NH
tel: 020 8846 6171/ 6154

Appointment times:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8.45am - 4.15pm
Wed 12.30pm-3.15pm, 5.00pm – 7.15pm: 3rd Floor
Gay men’s clinic and same day testing on Tuesdays

London Bridge
The Lloyd Clinic
Guy's Hospital
Thomas Guy House
SE1
tel: 020 7188 6666
Walk-in Clinic:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 09:00 to 12:00
Appointment times:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 13:30 to 16:30

After Five
tel: 020 7955 2108
Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual community clinic:
Tuesdays 17:00 to 19:00

Paddington
Jefferiss Wing
St Mary's Hospital
Praed Street
W2 1NY.
tel: 020 7886 1225 / 1697
website: http://www.jefferisswing.nhs.uk
Walk-in Clinic. - Ground Floor Sexual Health No appointment needed
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 08.45 to 18.15
Wednesdays 11.45 to 18.15
Fridays 08.45 to 13.15
Arrive early to avoid severe delays.

They also run...
GUYS@Mary's Clinic- a clinic for gay men aged under 30 Wednesday evenings from 6pm. To book an appointment call 020 7886 6790.

HIV Outpatients clinics
Appointment and walk-in. (numerous specialist clinics within this service)

ARC (Adolescent Resource Centre)
Walk-in clinic for under 20s. Tuesday 15:00 to 17:00

SAM's Clinic(Sexual Assault Management Service)
Team of dedicated staff will see patients who have been sexually assaulted, in the walk-in service and in follow up clinics.

Sexual Dysfunction Clinics
(numerous male/ female problem clinics, erectile dysfunction and combined clinics with psychology) - Appointment only.

The Working Men`s Project– Gay men’s clinic
tel: 020 7886 1524
Appointment times: for men who sell sex, self referral
Mon 17:00 to 19:00
Tues-Fri 14:00 to 18:00

Praed Street Project
Service for female sex workers with own dedicated staff - Appointment only, self referral.

Clinical Health Psychology - Appointment only

Hepatitis Clinics - Appointment only

Herpes Clinics - Appointment only

Syphilis Clinics - Appointment only

Wart Clinics - Appointment only

Follow up clinics - Appointment only

SHIP (Sexual Health Information and Protection)
Helpline: 020 7886 7583 for advice and information on sexual health. Opening Times: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 09:00 to 17:00
Wednesdays 12:00 to 17:00

Please note: All appointment based only clinics require you to attend the Ground floor walk in service for assessment and screening first, except for thesex worker projects that you may ring to make an appointment.

Soho
56 Dean Street (formerly known as Victoria Clinic)
56 Dean Street
Soho, W1D 6AQ
tel: 020 8846 6699
www.chelwest.nhs.uk/56deanstreet

Appointment times:
Mon 12:00 to 19:00
Tues 09:00 to 16:00
Wed 12:00 16:00
Thurs 09:00 to 19:00
Fri 09:00 to 16:00
Sat 11:00 to 16:00
Sun closed

Walk-in services available for HIV testing, Hepatitis B vaccination for at-risk individuals, free condoms and emergency contraception.

Axis
Gay men’s clinic Thursdays 18:00 to 20:00 (22 years and under only)
Same day test available - Wed 1pm-7pm, Fri 9am-3pm
Mondays 15:45 to 18:00 (Women under 26 only)
tel: 020 7530 5050/5061

Soho Centre for Health and Care
Gay men’s clinic
20-30 Soho Square
(entrance in Frith Street)
London
W1
tel: 020 7534 6500

Tuesday walk-in 17:30 to 21:00 'Sorted' clinic (Hepatitis A & B vaccinations and Syphilis testing only)
Wednesday 17:30 to 21:00 'You Choose' clinic (one-hour HIV testing arrive early first 20 seen)
tel: 020 7534 6500

Victoria

Boy-O-Boy
Mon 16:00 to 19:00 for men who have sex with men (MSM) 26 and under. Appointments are necessary. Sexual Health screening for Gonorrhoea, Chlamydia, Syphilis, 1 hour HIV antibody testing and Hepatitis A and B screening and vaccination.

Asymptomatic Screening Clinic
Tues 09:00 to 19:00 for MSM all ages that want a sexual health screen but do not have signs of infection. Appointments are necessary

'Sorted' clinic (Hepatitis A & B vaccinations and Syphilis testing only). This is a walk in service. Friday 17:30 to 21:00

SW1 Sex Workers Service
Daily Service based at Victoria Clinic for anyone selling sex. tel: 07981 570 461. Leave a text message or voice mail message and we will call you back to arrange a convenient appointment for you.

Cont@ct young persons clinic
Daily walk-in service for all young people aged 19 and under. Sexual Health screening and HIV antibody testing between 15:30 and 16:30

Emergency Appointments
Quicker appointments are available for anyone with an obvious infection. Press the 'advice' option on telephone and the select 'Nurse'. A verbal assessment will take place and a doctors appointment will be allocated either on that same day or within the next couple of days.

Persistent (chronic) problem clinic
Foa all people (including men who have sex with men and women who have sex with women) with long term persistent problems (e.g. continuing urethral discomfort despite multiple antibiotic treatment). Appointments require referral from either a doctor or nurse within the generic service.

Psychosexual Counselling Service
Based at Victoria Clinic referral is required from GP or other. tel: 0845 811 66 99 (press option for advice, then select 'Health Advisor') for further details.

Sexual Problem clinic
For men experiencing ejaculation, erection or libido issues. Based at Victoria Clinic, referral from GP and appointments are necessary.

Limited FREE condoms and water based lubricant available to all

Waterloo
The Lydia Clinic
St Thomas`s Hospital
1st Floor
Lambeth Wing
Lambeth Palace Rd, SE1 7EH
tel: 020 7955 2108

Walk-in:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 09:00 to 16:00
Weds 11:30 to 16:00

Appointments:
Weds 16:00 to 19:00

North London

Archway
Archway Sexual Health Clinic
Clerkenwell Building
Whittington Hospital
Highgate Hill, N19.

Advice Line: 020 7530 5804 (10am - 12 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri)
Appointments Line: 020 7530 5800/ 5801

Appointment times:
Mon 9am-12.30pm
Tues 11am-2.30pm
Wed No Appointments
Thurs 1.30pm-7pm
Fri 9am-4pm

Walk-in:
Mon 12.30pm-4.30pm (men only)
Wed 12.30pm-4.30pm (mixed)
Thurs 12.30pm-6.30pm (mixed)
Fri 9am-12.30pm (men only)

Young People's Clinic
For young people aged 20 and under, Tuesday 3.30 - 6pm

website: www.camdenpct.nhs.uk/archwayclinic/

Barnet
Sexual Health Clinic
Clare Simpson House,
3-5 Wellhouse Lane,
Barnet,
EN5 3DL
tel: 020 8216 4110

Enfield
Town Clinic
Wenlock House
33 Eaton Road
Enfield
EN1 1NJ

tel: 020 8370 2550

Arrive early for walk-in service Mon & Tues 09:30 to 11:30
Monday testing by appointment only
Appointments Tues 16:30 to 18:30
Appointments Weds 09:30 to 11:30

Hampstead
Ian Charleson Centre (HIV testing Centre)
The Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street, Hampstead
NW3

Appointment Line: 020 7431 0970
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm
Same day tests available for basic test only Tuesday and Thursday

Marlborough Department
The Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
Hampstead
NW3

Appointments: 020 7830 2047

The Health Clinic
A walk-in clinic for gay/bisexual men - no appointment needed - registration between 8:30 -10:30am. For any further information, a Health Adviser can be contacted on 020 7830 2847

Tuesdays 16:00 to 18:00 (appointments only)

Harrow
GUM Department
Northwick Park Hospital
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ

tel: 020 8869 3142/3239

Harringay / Tottenham
St Ann's Sexual Health Clinic
St Ann's Hospital,
St Ann's Road,
N15

tel: 020 8442 6536

Appointment times:
Call between 10:00 to 12:00 or 14:00 to 17:00 to book an appointment
Mon & Thurs 2pm-6pm (mixed)
Wed 1.30pm-4.30pm (women only)
Fri 1.30pm-4.30pm (men only)

Walk-in for emergency only:
Mon-Thurs 9am-4.30pm (mixed)
Fri 9am-4.30pm (women only)

Same-day HIV test results service, Monday - Friday

Zone 15
Gay & Bisexual men’s clinic
tel: 020 8442 6536

Tuesdays 17:30 - 20:30

East London

Barking
Sydenham Centre GUM Department
Barking Hospital
Upney Lane
Barking
IG11

tel: 020 8924 6250

Appointment times:
Mon 13:30pm-15:30
Tues 09.30-11.30, 13:30-15:30
Wed 13:30pm-15:30
Thurs 13:30pm-17:30
Fri 09:30-11:30

Hackney
Department of Sexual Health
Homerton Hospital
Homerton Row
E9

tel: 020 8510 7989

Arrive early for walk-in sessions
09:00 Tues, Thurs & Fri
13:30 daily

Appointment times: call between 09:00 to 13:00 Mon-fri to book an appointment
Mon 13:30 to 15:45
Tues 09:15 to 11:45
Wed 16:30 to 19:15
Thurs 09:15 to 11:45
Fri 09:15 to 11:45

Leytonstone
Department of Sexual Health
Whipps Cross Hospital
Whipps Cross Road
Leytonstone
E11 1NR

tel: 020 8535 6535

Mixed everyday, call for advice.

Plaistow/Newham
Department of Sexual Health
Newham General Hospital
Glen Road
E13

tel: 020 7363 8146

Appointment times:
Mon-Fri 09:00 to 17:00

Whitechapel
Ambrose King Centre
Royal London Hospital
Whitechapel Road
E1

tel: 020 7377 7306 / 07

Walk-in:
Mon and Tues 09:30 to 16:00
Wed and Thurs 12:00 to 16:00
Fri 09:30 to 12:00

Appointment times (can be made in person only):
Thurs 16:00 to 18:30
Under 20's clinic Fri 15:00 to 17:00

East One Clinic
Gay men’s clinic

tel: 020 7377 7313

Thursdays 18:45 to 20:30

South London

Camberwell
The Caldecot Centre
Kings Healthcare
15-22 Caldecot Road
SE5

tel: 020 7346 3453

Walk-in:
Mon 09:00 to 17:30
Tues 08:00 to 17:30
Wed 12:00 to 15:00
Thurs 09:00 to 17:30
Fri 09:00 to 15:00

The Rainbow Clinic – Gay men’s clinic
tel: 020 7346 3448

Wednesdays 17:00-19:40 by appointment only

Woolwich
Trafalgar Clinic for Sexual Health
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
Woolwich
SE18 4QH

tel: 020 8836 5767 / 5768

Greenwich
Pitstop
The Metro Centre
49 Greenwich Road
SE10

tel: 020 8265 3311

Wednesday 18:30 to 20:30 (Hepatitis A & B vaccinations, HIV testing, Syphilis testing)

Tooting
GUM Clinic
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
SW17.

tel: 020 8725 3353

Appointment times:
Tues 5pm-7pm
Fri 2pm-4pm

Walk-in:
Mon 09:00 to 17:30 (Same day testing - turn up before 10am)
Tues 11:00 to 16:00
Wed 11:00 to 13:00
Thurs 09:00 to 17:30 (Same day testing – turn up before 10am)
Fri 09:00 to 11:00 & 14:00 to 16:00. After 16:00 (appointments only)

Lewisham
Alexis Clinic HIV/GUM
Lewisham Hospital
Suite 7
Lewisham High Street
SE13

tel: 020 8333 3030 ext: 6752

On referral from GP only, no walk-in service

Beckenham
Beckenham Hospital GU Department
Beckenham Hospital
379 Croydon Road
Beckenham
BR3 3QL

tel: 020 8289 6622/3

Appointment times:
Mon 09:00 to 11:30 mixed session – (Gay men’s clinic 2pm-3.30pm)
Tues 13:00 to 15:30 mixed session - Young people 4pm-6pm
Wed 09:00 to 11:30 mixed session
Thurs 12:30 to 15:00 women only - 4pm-6.30pm mixed session
Fri 08:00 to 11:30 mixed session

Sutton/Carshalton
St Helier Medical GU Department
St Helier Hospital
Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA

tel: 020 8296 2176

Croydon
GUM Department
Mayday University Hospital
London Road, Thorton Heath
Croydon
CR7 7YE

tel: 020 8401 3002

West London

Acton
Patrick Clements Clinic
Central Middlesex Hospital
Acton Lane
NW10

tel: 020 8453 2221

Hammersmith
West London Centre for Sexual Health
Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham Palace Road
W6 8RF

All services are appointment only.

tel: 020 8846 6699 and press option 1 (to make an appointment)

Open Monday to Friday 09:00 to 11.30 & 13:30-16:00
Closed Wednesday morning and Friday afternoon.
Evening Clinic: Wednesdays 17:30 to 19:30

Contact 2 Clinic (for 19 and under):

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 13:00 to 17:00

West 6 Clinic (For men who have sex with men)

Tuesday evenings 5.30 – 7.30pm
By appointment or limited walk-in service

• Information, advice, testing & treatment for sexually transmitted infections
• HIV antibody testing with results in either 1 hour or 3 working days
• Hepatitis B vaccination
• Walk-in for Free ‘24s’ condoms provided by West London Gay Men’s Project
• West 6 is fully wheelchair accessible

Appointments: 020 8846 6699 and press option 1 (to make an appointment)
Health Advisers: 020 8846 1579

Orange Clinic (For women who have sex with women)

Wednesdays between 1.30 - 7pm
By appointment only

• Full STI screening (including HIV and Hepatitis B and C)
• Cervical screening
• Advice
• Referrals
• Free lube, condoms and dams and sexual health promotion

Appointments: 020 8846 6699 and press option 1 (to make an appointment)

The Diamond Clinic (for men who sell sex to men)

By Appointment only by speaking to a Health Advisor. Ask for The Diamond Clinic

tel:020 8846 1579
website: www.chelwest.nhs.uk

Isleworth
Sexual Health Clinic
West Middlesex Hospital
Twickenham Road
Isleworth
TW7 6AF

tel: 020 8565 5718

Walk-in:
Mon 09:00 to 12:00 14:00 to 18:30
Tues 14:00 to 16:30
Wed 13:30 to 15:30 - 16:00 to 19:30
Thurs 09:00 to 12:00 women only - 16:00 to 19:30 general clinic
Fri 09:00 to 12:00

Kingston upon Thames
Wolverton Centre
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7QB

tel: 020 8974 9331

Appointment times:
Mon 08:30 to 11:30
Wed 16:30 to 19:30
Thurs 09:00 to 11:45
Fri 08:30 to 11:00
Walk-in:
Tues 09:00 to 11:00
Thurs 14:00 to 16:00

K2 Clinic (for gay/bi men): Every Thursday afternoon on an appointment only basis.
Men with definite symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection may be seen on a walk-in basis.

Richmond
Roehampton Clinic
Queen Mary's University Hospital
Roehampton Lane
SW15.

tel: 020 8355 2077 / 2470

Appointment times:
Tues 14:00 to 18:30
Wed 08:30 to 12:30
Thurs 08:30 to 11:45 - 14:00 to 16:00

Walk-in:
Mon-Fri 09:00 to 11:30

Southall
GUM Department 020 8967 5555
Ealing Hospital, Uxbridge Road, Southall, UB1 3HW.

Walk-in:
Mon 09:00 to 11:30- 16:00 to 18:30
Wed 14:00 to 16:30
Thurs 14:00 to 16:30
No appointmemt service available for men.

Uxbridge/Hillingdon
Tudor Wing Sexual Health Centre
Hillingdon Hospital
Pield Heath Road
Uxbridge
UB8 3NN

tel: 01895 279537

Appointment times:
For men
Mon 09:30 to 11:30 - 14:00 to 16:00
Wed 14:00 to 16:00
Fri 09:30 to 11:00

For women
Mon 09:30 to 11:30 - 14:00 to 16:00
Tues 14:00 to 16:00
Wed 14:00 to 16:00
Fri 09:30 to 11:00
Same day results available on Wednesday, by appointment only

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