3 September 2010

Young people aged 21 and under will have access to free, walk-in sexual health screening and advice when a dedicated clinic for young people opens at The Ambrose King Centre in The Royal London Hospital on 7 September 2010. 

Andy Rosiak, Sexual Health Advisor at Barts and The London NHS Trust, said the new Young Person’s Sexual Health Clinic would offer anonymous and confidential support to anyone aged 21 or under.

“Recent statistics from the Health Protection Agency show sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in East London are at an all time high, so right now it is more important than ever for young people to come in for screening and sexual health advice,” Andy said.

“The clinic is especially for young people and, even if you are under the age of 16, we offer support that is totally anonymous, confidential and free.

“The Clinic offers a full range of sexual health services including testing and treatment for STIs, pregnancy tests and advice, a full contraception service including free condoms, full sexual health checks, HIV testing and a young people’s health advisor available for ongoing support . 

“To help protect each person’s privacy, those who visit the clinic can choose how to have their test results sent to them – by text, mail or they can come in to speak with one of our advisors.

“With STIs on the rise, we encourage everyone who is sexually active to get screened, even if they don’t have symptoms.”

The Young Person’s Sexual Health Clinic will run at the Ambrose King Centre at The Royal London Hospital every Tuesday between 3.30pm and 5.30pm – there is no need to make an appointment, simply drop in.

Services for people in other age groups are still available at normal opening times for the Centre.