We provide specialist services for men and women who work in the sex industry. Women and men working in the sex and adult entertainment industry are welcome in all of our general clinics.
We also have a clinic especially for women in the sex industry at Ambrose King Centre called Open Doors. Open Doors is run by a senior nurse who heads a small and friendly team who are experienced in working with women in all areas of the sex and adult entertainment industry. Open Doors is completely free and confidential to all women in the sex industry, regardless of nationality. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have a valid visa or a GP.
What services does Open Doors provide?
• sexual health advice
• advice on safety at work
• emergency contraception
• testing & treatment for sexually transmitted infections
• full range of contraception including injections, pills, patches, coils and implants
• cervical smears
• HIV testing
• hepatitis B vaccination
• free condoms, lube, sponges and dams.
• access to other support services including sexual health psychology service.
• Ugly Mugs information. Ugly Mugs is a scheme for sex workers to confidentially report clients who are involved in violent or threatening incidents to projects which specifically work with sex workers. The project can then alert other sex workers to potential attackers.
• independent sexual violence advisor - Jacqui Vennard - Mobile no 07852 918404
Where?
Ambrose King Centre, Royal London Hospital, London E1 1BB
When?
Every Friday: 9–11.30am (except bank holidays)
How do I book an appointment?
Call Kim Leveret on 07976 564 539
What happens when I arrive?
Please check-in with reception on the ground floor at the Ambrose King Centre and say you have an appointment with Open Doors.
If it is your first visit you will be asked to fill in a form with your name, date of birth and contact details of your choice.
We do not require your GP contact details – and we will not share your information with anyone else.
You will be asked to take a seat on the first floor until you are called for your appointment.
We aim to see women as close as possible to their appointment time. If you are having a full sexual health check up, please allow one to two hours for your visit.
Other useful resources:
To order discount condoms (144 condoms for £18) and lube, contact Pasante:
• Tel: 01273 593069 (quoting code MOC06)
• Or order online: www.postalcondoms.com (enter code MOC06 into “coupon code” not “promotional code”).
If you are a man working in the sex industry…
You are very welcome to use our services at one of our clinics. If you’re looking for advice specifically for men in the sex and adult entertainment industry, you might find The Working Men Project useful. For more information, visit: www.imperial.nhs.uk/working-men-project
How can I register with a GP?
Project:London is an advocacy project that provides information, advice and practical assistance to vulnerable people to help them access NHS and other services. For more information, visit: www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/projectlondon
English is not my first language – is there any help?
Xtalk offers free English classes for female, male and trans escorts, working girls, adult service providers and all workers in the sex industry. For more information, call 07914 703372 or visit: www.xtalkproject.net
Interested in another service?
- Contraception (including emergency contraception)
- Testing for and treating sexually transmitted infections
- HIV testing
- HIV counselling
- Care after a sexual assault
- Advice for sexual problems
- Vaccinations for hepatitis A and B
- Post exposure prophylaxis (PEPSE)
- Services for young people
- Services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people
