Sexual Health Clinic is open Mondays 3-5pm for drop-in for under 19 year olds.
In case of closure phone 0333 300 2100 for more information.
If you are having sex, or thinking about it, you may be worried about getting pregnant or catching an STI (sexually transmitted infection). Why not drop in one Monday for a chat? You can talk to our specially trained nurses about anything to do with sex and contraception.
Anyone up to 18 years old can come and everything is FREE and confidential. As well as giving advice, we can provide:
- Pregnancy testing
- Contraception e.g. the pill, condoms, the contraceptive injection
- Emergency contraception (morning after pill)
- Chlamydia testing (and referral for other STI screening)
- Referral for termination of pregnancy.
Please note that we cannot offer sexual health examinations, STI treatment or IUDS (intra-uterine devices), implants or cap fittings. However we can tell you where else to go for these.
Can I get free contraception?
Yes. If you’re having sex and don’t want to get pregnant or catch an STI, you can come and get a supply of pills (or the injection, which lasts 3 months). Our nurse always gives out condoms too because only condoms can protect you from STIs.
Can I have a pregnancy test?
If your period should have started and hasn’t, we can do a pregnancy test. The test should work from the first day your period is due, but will not be accurate earlier than this day. If your period is irregular it may be hard to tell when the first day is, but we are happy to test you, and can always retest you later
What if I'm pregnant?
If you are pregnant the nurse will discuss with you what options you have. If you decide to have a termination the nurse can make the referral to hospital for you. If you are 13+ your parents don’t have to know, but you will need an older friend to go to hospital with you. You can also get counselling support at OTR if you want it.
What if I need emergency contraception?
Emergency contraception (‘morning after’ pill) MUST be taken within 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex – but the sooner you can take it, the better. If you can’t get to Monday’s clinic, the ‘morning after’ pill is available free for 13-24 year olds at:
- Goodes Pharmacy, 22 London Road, Twickenham
- Day Lewis Pharmacy, 1 Cross Deep Court, Cross Deep, Twickenham
- Teddington Memorial Hospital – Walk-in Centre, Hampton Road, Teddington 020 8714 40
Where else can I go for Sexual Health help?
Off The Record’s drop-in service on Tuesday to Saturday also provides condoms, pregnancy testing and chlamydia testing – see opening times on the Find Us section of home page.
PLEASE NOTE: Our Sexual Health Clinic is open on Mondays 3-5pm as normal. Condoms and support also available in our drop-service.
Acorn Group Practice
29-35 Holly Road, Twickenham TW1 4EA
This clinic offers a routine sexual health and contraception service led by by a nursing team. Booking and information line: 0333 300 2100 (lines open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday).
BOOKED & WALK-IN APPOINTMENTS WEDNESDAYS – Nurse and Doctor Led.
Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton
Free sexual health care offering a mixture of appointment and walk-in clinics. Tel: 020 8487 6861
Sexual Health Hounslow
Provides contraception, family planning and sexual health services for the London Borough of Hounslow at these four centres:
The Wolverton Centre for Sexual Health
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Galsworthy Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 7QB Tel: 020 8974 9331
Pharmacies for Morning after Pill/Emergency Contraception and Chlamydia Treatment
- Goode’s Pharmacy, 22 London Road, Twickenham: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-4pm
- Day Lewis Pharmacy, 1 Cross Deep, Twickenham: Mon–Fri 9am-6.30pm; Sat 9am-1pm
- Teddington Memorial Hospital Walk In: Every day 8am-8pm
Get It METRO Sexual Health
Free condoms and advice for young people
StudentSpectra
Support and information around mental well-being, relationships, and sexual health to young people aged 13 and over
Home Self-Testing
If you have no symptoms and would like a sexual health screening, you can order a free test kit online that will be delivered discreetly to your home. See website: https://www.shl.uk/. All information is held confidentially. The e-service will contact you with your results.
What if I have a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?
Some STIs can cause soreness or discharge. Others, like chlamydia, may have no symptoms, but if left untreated can damage your reproductive system and leave you infertile. If you have any worries about catching an STI, it’s worth getting checked. We can test you for chlamydia and gonorrhea, which (like all STIs) are very easy to treat with antibiotics. For an examination or a full test covering all STIs, you need to go to a doctor or hospital sexual health clinic.
What if I'm having problems with my boyfriend/girlfriend?
The nurse will be happy to talk to you about any emotional or sexual problems you may be having. She may also refer you to a counsellor at OTR if you feel it would be helpful to have more time to talk.
Sexual health drop-in service opening hours:
Monday, 3.00pm – 5.00pm (except Bank Holidays)
Off The Record Twickenham, 2 Church Street, Twickenham, TW1 3NJ.
