Young persons
Teenagers / young people are very welcome to attend the John Hunter clinic, 56 Dean St or West London Centre for Sexual Health during standard opening hours (To book an appointment see Appointments). However, we also provide many Cont@ct services which are designated young persons services for which you do not need an appointment and can just walk-in during opening hours. These Cont@ct services are detailed below
| Name | Cont@ct | Cont@ct-2 | Connexions at Lancaster Youth Club *** | Cont@ct-3 | Cont@ct at the College | Cont@ct2 at Connexions* | Cont@ct Plus** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient group | 19 years and under | 19 years and under | 25 years and under | 19 years and under | Attendees of Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College | 25 yrs and under | Under 25 years |
| Address | 56 Dean Street | West London Centre for Sexual Health | Lancaster Youth Club 128A Lancaster Road Ladbroke Grove London W11 1QS | 2nd floor, John Hunter Clinic for Sexual Health | Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College | Connexions 181 King Street Hammersmith London W6 9JT |
South Westminster Centre (SWC) 82 Vincent Square London SW1P 2PF |
| Opening Times | Mon–Fri 3:30–4:30pm |
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 2:30–5pm |
Tues 3.30-6.30pm |
Wed 3–6pm |
Fri (term time) 12 noon–2pm |
Wed 1:30–4:30pm |
Mon, Wed, Fri 3:30–5:30 pm |
| How to access the clinic | Walk-in | Walk-in | Walk-in or call 020 7221 2197 for more information | Walk-in | Walk-in Call 020 8846 1579 for more information or advice |
Walk–in Located next to Hammersmith Town Hall* |
Walk-in Call 020 3315 6699 or 020 8846 6234 for more information** |
* Cont@ct2 at Connexions is 5 minute walk from Ravenscourt Park tube, 10 minute walk from Hammersmith tube. Buses 27, 190, 266, 267, 391 & H91 all stop directly outside. Call 020 8741 2441 for more information.
** Download a leaflet (PDF) about Cont@ct Plus at SWC.
*** Connexions at Lancaster Youth Club is a 3 minute walk from Ladbroke Grove (Hammersmith & City line) tube station, Buses: 7, 15, 23, 52, 70, 302
Cont@ct is a confidential service run by non-judgmental and friendly staff who are used to dealing with many sensitive problems.
At all these clinics we provide
- Testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs/STDs)
- HIV tests
- Emergency contraception and pregnancy testing
- Contraception
- Free condoms
- Hepatitis B vaccinations for at-risk individuals
- Sexual health advice and counselling
- Information and advice for those who have been sexually assaulted/abused
It is not necessary to bring your parents or an adult with you but it can be helpful if you are under 16.
We do not routinely disclose your visit/personal information to your parents or GP.
For further information about what to expect when you come to our clinic or concerns regarding confidentiality please see FAQ section.
We also offer a service for young HIV positive persons aged 16-25 years of age. It is called the Rite clinic. For advice email: kobler@chelwest.nhs.uk
For telephone advice please call 020 8846 1579 for West London Centre for Sexual Health or 020 3 315 9591 for 56 Dean Street.
NB Pharmacies can provide emergency contraception in the event you cannot attend our service.
