PrEP
PrEP is a medication taken by people who are HIV-negative to stop them contracting HIV. It is up to 99% effective when taken correctly.
PrEP works by stopping the HIV virus from entering the cells in your body that it uses to reproduce itself.
PrEP is for anyone at increased risk of acquiring HIV.
Examples people who may be at increased risk of acquiring HIV include:
- Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men
- Trans women and non-binary people
- If you or your partner/s come from countries with relatively high rates of HIV.
- Women and other people whose partner is a man who has sex with men
- People who inject chems or party drugs, and share needles
- Sex workers
- People whose partner is HIV positive and are having condom-less sex, unless their partner has been on HIV treatment for 6 months and their viral load is ‘undetectable’ (<200)
This list is not intended to cover everyone who can benefit from PrEP so if you are concerned that you may be at increased risk of acquiring HIV and would like to start/ discuss PrEP please book an appointment using this online booking form
Attending appointments
When you come to the clinic, please do not bring any children with you and where possible attend alone.
If you have a disability and have special requirements, or if English is not your first language, please contact the clinic before visiting.
Cancel or change an appointment
To cancel or change your appointment please call Sutton Health and Care’s Single Point of Access on 020 8296 3910.
Your call will be dealt with confidentially.
How to find us
Contraception Services are currently located at Green Wrythe Lane Clinic:
First Floor
Green Wrythe Lane Clinic
Carshalton
SM5 1JF
HIV Services are currently located at St Helier Hospital (You will be advised of the exact location of your appointment).