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Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs 

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support, until 4pm today (Wednesday 24 June) but avoid travelling unless it is essential. 

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone. 

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Sexual health

Find support and information about emergency contraception, pregnancy, free condoms, sexually transmitted disease STD testing and HIV support in Islington.

Online sexual health advice

The NHS website give you great information about all sexual health matters.

You'll find information about:

  • contraception
  • sexually transmitted diseases

Sexual health support on the NHS website

Sexual health services in Islington

Get free contraception, self-testing and HIV support and sexual health support in Islington. Find out more on the NHS sexual health services webpage. 

Free and confidential services if you’re under 25

Free and confidential sexual health support is available at three clinics in Islington.

  • Pregnancy testing and advice
  • Emergency and free contraception
  • Check-ups and treatment for sexually transmitted infections
  • Sex and relationship information and support
  • Signposting to other services

Find out more at the Camish Network website.

Free condoms

Free condoms are available from: 

Get the morning after pill in Islington

Also known as the emergency hormone contraception, the morning after pill is available from: 

Termination of pregnancy

You can confidentially self-refer to the following clinics for a termination of pregnancy:

Support if you are living with HIV in Islington

The Camden and Islington HIV Network (Candi Network) is a network of organisations providing a wide range of online and face-to-face support services for people living with or affected by HIV. Visit the Candi Network website for more information. 

Free and confidential sexual health services for under 25s

Free and confidential sexual health support at three clinics in Islington.

  • Pregnancy testing and advice
  • Emergency and free contraception
  • Check-ups and treatment for sexually transmitted infections
  • Sex and relationship information and support
  • Signposting to other services

Find out more at the  Camish Network website

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