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Contraception Clinics for Young People

Young people’s Clinics are just for young people aged under 25. You don’t need an appointment and can just drop-in at clinic times. They all offer free pregnancy testing, referrals if you are pregnant, contraception and free condoms.

Brook at Loxford Polyclinic
Loxford Polyclinic
417 Ilford Lane
Ilford, Essex, IG1 2SN
Thursday 5.15pm-7.30pm
Saturday 2pm-4pm
Call Ask Brook on 0808 802 1234
for more information

Brook at Ilfomation
Ilfomation
Sylvan Road (Off Hainault Street)
Ilford, IG1 4EQ
Monday’s 4-7pm
Tel: 0208 514 1952
Call Ask Brook on 0808 802 1234
for more information

Young People’s Project
60 Oakland’s park Avenue
Ilford, IG1 1TG
Friday 2pm-4.30pm
Tel: 0208 924 6400

If you didn’t use a condom there is a risk that you have picked up a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and it’s a good idea to be screened. You can go to a Sexual Health Clinics which offers free and confidential checks on sexual health. For more details on Sexual Health Clinics clinics click here.

Sexually Transmitted Infections can affect you and your baby so it is really important to be tested. If you continue with your pregnancy, your midwife may suggest STI screening. If you are not pregnant there is a STI that can have no symptoms but if left untreated can affect your ability to have a baby in the future. So if you are worried at all it’s important to be checked.

"I didn't know who to ask for help until it was too late"
Female 16

"I didn't want to go on the pill, so it was good to find out about other contraception stuff"
Female 16

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