This page gives you some practical details about visiting Barts Sexual Health Centre including our opening times and what to expect when visiting us.
Opening times
Monday: 9am – 4pm (walk-in/bookable by text)
Monday: 4pm – 6pm (slots reserved by text only)
Tuesday: 9am – 4pm (walk-in/bookable by text)
Tuesday: 4pm – 6pm (slots reserved by text only)
Wednesday: 12noon (11.30am for registration) – 4pm (walk-in/bookable by text)
Thursday: 9am – 3.30pm (walk-in)
Friday: 9am – 3.30pm (walk-in/bookable by text)
Our doors open 15 minutes before these times for registration.
We are closed on bank holidays.
Visiting us
Reserving a slot to see us is a hassle-free way of seeing our sexual health team at a pre-arranged time. Alternatively, for our daytime clinics you can just walk-in – no appointment needed.
Find out how to reserve a slot at Barts Sexual Health Centre [link to reserve a slot – Barts].
If we are closed and you require immediate help, please call NHS Direct : 0845 4647 or visit www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
What to expect when you come to Barts Sexual Health Centre
You can expect friendly, discrete and professional service that is fast, free and completely confidential.
Our receptionist will ask you to complete a registration form to help us determine which specialist is best for your needs. You’ll then be given a time slot and told which area to wait in.
During your appointment:
• A doctor, nurse, sexual health adviser or sexual health technician will ask you some questions and assess which tests are advisable
• A doctor or nurse may examine you and perform some tests
• A sexual health technician may assist the doctor or nurse and take your blood tests
• Some patients can take their own swabs without the need for an examination and may just require blood tests.
If you have symptoms we may process some tests while you wait. The health professional who saw you will give you preliminary results and any necessary treatment before you leave.
Some people feel embarrassed about coming to a sexual health clinic, but there’s no need to be.
All the staff at Barts and The London are professionally trained. We are non-judgmental, respect your privacy and dignity, and fully understand that you may be feeling uncomfortable. We always do everything we can to put you at ease.
Please visit the section of this site to find out more about our specialists at Barts Sexual Health Centre and the Ambrose King Centre. For more information about what to expect, you might find it useful to read our answers to some frequently asked questions.
