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Are you a man* who has sex with other men* living in London but not from the UK?
(*Including trans men)
Our new QMM (queer migrant men) project is here to help and support you in using sexual health services in London.
We can assist you to get a sexual health check-up and help to book an appointment
We can answer questions about using NHS health services
We can help you access free NHS PrEP, HIV testing, and HIV meds if you're living with HIV
We can offer support if you're having challenges accessing health services, and provide referrals to services
We can provide information in English, Arabic, Cantonese, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Urdu.
You can contact us at outreach@thelovetank.info or on our outreach Twitter account @PrEPstereach
Sexual health services are FREE for everyone in the UK through the NHS.
If you are a student or working in the UK, here for a short time or here to stay, you can use these services.
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NHS sexual health services are confidential.
You do not have to give your real name if you don't want to. You'll have to give a postcode (zip code).
Everything you need to know about accessing sexual health services in London:
What services do sexual health clinics provide?
NHS sexual health clinics offer testing and treatment for STIs and HIV, and vaccinations for Hepatitis A and B and HPV. They also provide condoms, PEP and PrEP. Many clinics can also offer access to sexual health counselling and support for other sexual health issues.
How do I find a local sexual health clinic?
Find your closest sexual health clinics through this link : https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health/find-a-sexual-health-clinic
Where can I get free condoms?
As well as from sexual health clinics you can order free condoms and lubricant from: https://www.freedoms-shop.com/do-it-london/
Where can I access PEP?
If you are HIV negative and believe that you’ve been at risk of HIV in the past 72 hours you can go to a sexual health clinic (or an accident and emergency department) to start PEP. PEP is a combination of drugs that can stop HIV. PEP needs to be taken for 28 days.
Where can I get PrEP?
PrEP is a way of preventing HIV by taking a pill before sex and continued after sex. It’s taken by someone who doesn’t have HIV, to prevent them from getting HIV. PrEP is free on the NHS. Find a clinic offering PrEP here - https://prepster.info/free-prep-uk/
Where can I get HIV treatment?
If you’re living with HIV you can go to a sexual health clinic to discuss treatment and care options with the team there. It is also a service that is free for everyone.
Why do I have to give my postcode to a sexual health clinic?
Sexual health services are paid for by the local authority in which you live. The clinic has to provide details to the local authority about the numbers of people who have visited. A clinic won't share your name or address with your local authority.
Can sexual health clinics share my medical information?
NHS sexual health clinics in the UK have an additional layer of confidentiality and cannot by law share information without your permission.
Do I have to visit a clinic to get a sexual health check-up?
No - you can access a FREE STI and HIV testing kit via qmm.shl.uk. You will be required to give your phone number and an address in order to receive the tests and results. Again, your information is confidential and won’t be shared with anyone else.
Can I get sexual health services from my GP (family doctor)?
Some family doctors will be able to provide some sexual health services. But be aware that a doctor will have to include details of treatment received on your medical records. GPs cannot provide free PrEP or HIV treatments.
Will a sexual health clinic give my details to the Home Office?
Sexual health clinics are not permitted by law to share information about you without your permission. They cannot tell the Home Office you have used their services.
If I need additional medical procedures, will I have to pay?
If a sexual health clinic finds that you need treatment for health conditions that cannot be treated at the clinic, they will offer you a referral to another NHS service. Depending on your migration status, you might have to pay for treatment and procedures at those services.
Are sexual health services available in different languages?
Interpretation services are available in most sexual health clinics. If you need further support, or information before attending a clinic, or help with accessing an online service, contact us at outreach@thelovetank.info. Our outreach team can speak Arabic, Cantonese, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Urdu.
Got questions about PrEP?
If you have immediate questions about PrEP and how to access it, there is information in different languages here – www.prepster.info
Your general health
In this section you’ll be able to find places that currently offer mental health support for free in different languages. You will also find information about general health support.
Your rights
By knowing your rights, you might feel more confident accessing health services in this country, even if you’re living here without a valid visa. We can help you get in touch with organisations like Rainbow Migration. They support LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system.
The QMM project is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund