Outreach Services
Some people have never attended a sexual health clinic. We understand that there are people who find it difficult access healthcare. That's why we're always searching for innovative ways to deliver specialist clinics as well as services in local bars, saunas, online, in other health centres and community venues.
We provide HIV, hepatitis B vaccines and sexual health screening at Sweatbox sauna as well as HIV tests and hepatitis B vaccines at G-A-Y Bar every week. We run targeted outreach and specialist clinics to other groups who may find it more difficult to openly use sexual health services such as young people and those who sell sex.
We are passionate about finding fresh ways to highlight the importance of sexual health in our local communities. To do this we also run special events such as our UK Record for performing 746 HIV tests over eight hours in G-A-Y Bar on Worlds AIDS Day 2012.
Some of the outreach services and specialist clinics we provide include:
G-A-Y Bar and Sweatbox
You do not need an appointment to be seen in these venues. We will register you as a patient and everything will remain strictly confidential. Look out for our friendly staff!
G-A-Y Bar
G-A-Y Bar (basement bar), 30 Old Compton, London, W1D 4RU
At G-A-Y Bar we provide:
- Instant, free and confidential HIV testing
- Hepatitis A and B vaccinations
- Information and advice on safe sex
Sweatbox
Sweatbox Gay Sauna and Gym, Ramillies House, 1-2 Ramillies Street, London, W1F 7LN
At Sweatbox we provide:
- Instant, free and confidential HIV testing
- Hepatitis A and B vaccinations
- Blood tests for syphilis and hepatitis
- Chlamydia and gonorrhoea testing
- Information and advice on safer sex
SWiSH
SWiSH is a service provided at 56 Dean Street by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Terrance Higgins Trust (THT) to people of all genders who work as escorts and in the sex industry.
SWiSH provides a confidential, holistic and non-judgemental approach. The service aims to support you through your short and long term goals while working in or wishing to leave the sex industry.
SWiSH can offer case management support over an agreed period.
Services offered
SWiSH offers:
- Free condoms and lube
- Screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) whether you have symptoms or not
- Rapid HIV testing (results in five minutes)
- Vaccinations against hepatitis A and B
- Hepatitis C screening
- Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) following possible sexual exposure to HIV
- Cervical Smear (pap smears)
- Emergency contraception
- Contraception services
- Advice around sex work and the law
- Safer sex/risk reduction advice
- Fast track to report violent incidents
- Advice around personal safety
- Confidential support around housing, substance and alcohol use, legal issues, immigration, benefits, education and employment
- Educational work shops
Where to find us
SWiSH is based on the 3rd Floor, 56 Dean Street, London, W1D 6AQ on Thursday afternoons from 12 noon to 3pm.
You can book an appointment or use the walk-in facility.
For advice or appointments call Lee Brooker (THT) on either 020 7812 1809 or 07909 330 592.
Useful links
CODE Clinic
The CODE Clinic is a clinic for men into harder sex and/or drugs.
Some men into this scene may find it difficult to be frank with a regular sexual health clinic and some men who use drugs to enhance the sexual experience may feel the same. At CODE we've selected a special team of workers to address. Whatever you're into, we're here to help not to judge.
Services offered
The CODE Clinic offers:
- Sexual health and drug advice
- Sexual health check ups
- Hepatitis C and liver function tests
- Hepatitis A and B vaccination
- 60 second HIV results
- Free condoms and lube
Antidote
The friendly team from Antidote@London Friend are on hand to provide information and advice about using drugs (including alcohol and steroids) more safely, both generally and during sex. We can also arrange detoxes or one-to-one support if you want to make changes in your drug use.
Where to find us
The CODE Clinic is based on the 3rd Floor, 56 Dean Street, London, W1D 6AQ on a Tuesday evening 5pm to 7pm.
You can walk into the CODE Clinic or if you would prefer to book an appointment simply text CODE to 07786 202 243.
cliniQ
cliniQ is a specialist service for all members of the trans community. Our staff, who are friendly, open, experienced and well informed on trans* issues, includes nurses, doctors and counsellors.
We offer sexual health screening, HIV testing, hepatitis B testing and vaccination, liver function tests, cervical smears, contraception, counselling, advice and support. We also offer support around drug use and sexual abuse.
cliniQ is a safe confidential space for trans people, their partners, family and friends who may not feel comfortable accessing standard health services.
cliniQ is based on the 2nd Floor, 56 Dean Street, London, W1D 6AQ on a Wednesday evening from 5.30pm to 7pm. It is a walk-in service so you don't need an appointment.
