King's Sexual Health

King’s Sexual Health provides a one stop shop for all sexual health and contraception needs through clinics across Lambeth and Bromley.

[King's Sexual Health @KingsSHC]

The ransomware attack on the pathology provider @Synnovis is continuing to impact services at King's.

If you have an appointment with our sexual health team, please attend unless contacted.

For more information, visit ➡️ https://t.co/pwpt7HuCsj

[King's Sexual Health @KingsSHC]

Good morning, there is a problem with our labs. We are not able to offer testing at this time and will be directing all patients to test on https://t.co/FuhUynQsky
If you have symptoms please attend the clinic and we will provide treatment based on your symptoms.

[King's Sexual Health @KingsSHC]

ℹ️ We will be temporarily closed on 15 May for essential staff training.

During this time, please use online sexual health and contraception services or find an alternative sexual health clinic ➡️ https://t.co/94r2vgwmtO.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

[King's Sexual Health @KingsSHC]

We were proud to have some of our team representing us in the Golden Jubilee Wing at @KingsCollegeNHS today, promoting and educating for #HIVTestingWeek
Get your free, confidential Test via https://t.co/P8zQv9h1nX or in our clinics.

[Lambeth Together @LambethTogether]

Knowing your HIV status can help you get treatment and other support

Order your free home test kit from Sexual Health London or visit your local sexual health clinic

More info: https://t.co/2ebSiJgUQM

#HIVTestingWeek

@LambethLinks @KingsSHC @doitldn @SELondonICS

[King's Sexual Health @KingsSHC]

A little addition to our previous guide to self testing as part of #hivtestingweek - some reassurance for folk who are worried they'll encounter an actual needle in the kit. You won't!

[National AIDS Trust @NAT_AIDS_Trust]

"If we are serious about reducing #HIV transmissions, we must prioritise making sure everyone who can benefit from #PrEP knows about it, alongside simplifying the appointment booking process" our CEO @deborahagold said about @TheLoveTankCIC research:

https://t.co/pwUbrUriqM

[Terrence Higgins Trust @THTorguk]

Over half of Brits wouldn't take an HIV test because they think they're not at risk, says @TackleHIV survey.

“This is something I hear surprisingly often, but the truth is, HIV doesn’t discriminate – anyone can contract the virus," said @sarahmulindwa.
https://t.co/yATkWmuzU0

[Terrence Higgins Trust @THTorguk]

PREMIERE: Our new National #HIVTestingWeek video explores the different reasons for taking an HIV test.

Whatever the reason, getting tested is one of the best things you can do for your health.

This week you can order a free and confidential HIV test if you live in England👇

[Terrence Higgins Trust @THTorguk]

It's National #HIVTestingWeek!

Please RT to let everyone know that HIV testing is free, easy and confidential. It's also the only way to know if you have HIV or not.

Order a free HIV test kit to be delivered to your door in plain packaging 👇

[King's Sexual Health @KingsSHC]

Do your capillaries seem to disappear the second you even see a lancet? Let's make 2024 the year you master a quick, non-stressed, fingerprick test - tips galore in this video to help get you sorted for #HIVtestingweek

(and no visible bl**d or sharps, so it's safe to share 🩷)

[Terrence Higgins Trust @THTorguk]

Testing for HIV gives you control over your health.

We're delighted to partner with Dr. Amos as National #HIVTestingWeek returns on Monday 5 February to encourage people across England to get tested and know their status.

Order a test➡️https://t.co/KiQlZFKzDE

[King's Sexual Health @KingsSHC]

Q: Do they stick a cotton bud down my penis? A: If you don't have any symptoms, you'll do a urine sample either at home or at the clinic. If you do have symptoms, come to clinic - a sample may be gently taken with a very small swab then, from just inside your urethra.

[King's Sexual Health @KingsSHC]

Some common questions & concerns about #stitesting! Now is a good time to sort your first test of the year if you change partners regularly (& a great time to do your annual test if you don't!) 💪
Order a discreet test to your door for free from @SHLdotUK , & share our video.🏆

[King's Sexual Health @KingsSHC]

Q:How soon do STIs show up on test? A: Window periods are Gonorrhea/Chlamydia 2 wks, HIV 45 days, Syphillis 3 months
Q:How can I tell my partner if I test positive? A: Our teams can support you to inform partner/s.
Q:I'm scared the Dr/Nurse will judge me/tell me off A:Not at all!

[King's Sexual Health @KingsSHC]

(NB the licence for use in HRT and Heavy Menstrual Bleeding is unchanged, and there is no change to the licence recommendations for the other hormone-containing devices, such as Benilexa, Levosert, Kyleena and Jaydess. )

[King's Sexual Health @KingsSHC]

Great news via the @FSRH_UK - the Mirena Hormonal IUD's licence for contraception has now been extended to 8 years, which applies to devices already in-situ, meaning your removal or replacement date will now change to reflect this.

[King's Sexual Health @KingsSHC]

News for anyone with a current #Mirena coil - its licence is now extended to 8 years, so if you were considering arranging your replacement soon, you may well now have another couple of years before it is needed!

[College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare @COSRH_UK]

The FSRH Clinical Effectiveness Unit (CEU) has published a statement about the Mirena® 52mg LNG-IUD extension of licence for contraception to 8 years.

Read the full statement here: https://t.co/4pCsUfCc1t

[King's Sexual Health @KingsSHC]

The Implant is an extremely effective form of contraception. Find out more about them in our quick guide, and if you've wondered just how big they actually are, make sure you watch to the very end!