Local Genito-Urinary
Medicine clinics
Sexually transmitted diseases are common. If you think that you may have a sexually transmitted disease (STD), you should seek advice either from one of the doctors in the practice or from one of the two
local Genito-Urinary Medicine
Clinics, The Lydia Clinic at St. Thomas' Hospital and the Lloyd Clinic at Guy's Hospital. Both these clinics
offer free and fully confidential treatment and advice.
The information below is based
on information leaflets
published by the two clinics.
Please check with the clinics
to confirm opening times, as
these can change because of
staff shortages or funding
problems. The clinics
have an excellent website
- make use of it!
| The
Lydia Clinic |
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The Lydia Clinic is based
in St Thomas' Hospital's
Department of Genito-urinary
Medicine (1st Floor, Lambeth Wing,
St. Thomas' Hospital, London SE1 7EH).
The Lydia Clinic offers a walk-in
service. This means you do not need to have an appointment to come and see us. You may have decided to attend the department yourself or your GP or another doctor may have referred you.
If you want to be seen on the same day that you come to the clinic, you must arrive before 5.30 p.m. We regret that we can not see new walk-in patients who arrive after that time.
Telephone
020-7928-9292 (women - extn 2329,
men - extn 2129).
| Opening
times |
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Monday |
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9-00
am to 6-00
pm |
Tuesday |
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9-00
am
to
6-00
pm |
Wednesday |
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11-30
am
to
6-00
pm |
Thursday |
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9-00
am
to
6-00
pm |
Friday |
|
9-00
am
to
6-00
pm |
Please aim to arrive at
least 30 minutes before the
closing time.
Services available
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Tests, treatment and advice for sexually transmitted infections
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Full sexual health screening
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HIV tests
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Same day HIV testing by appointment.
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Pre- and post-HIV counselling
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Referral to the After 5 Clinic for bisexual and gay men
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Services for people who have been sexually assaulted or raped
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Referral to HIV out-patient care in the Harrison Wing
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Psycho sexual Counselling
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Free Condoms
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Interpreters available by arrangement in advance
Can I book an appointment?
We only give appointments to patients who are receiving on-going treatment, are returning to the clinic to collect test results, or who have booked for a same-day HIV test.
If you would prefer to be able to book an appointment for your sexual health care, you can do so at the Lloyd Clinic at Guy's Hospital. Details are given further down this page.
What will happen when I come to the Lydia Department?
If this is the first time that you have come to Lydia, the receptionist will ask you to fill out a card listing your name, address and date of birth. This information is kept confidential and will not be used outside of the Lydia Department without your information.
If you do not want us to contact you at your home address, please tell the receptionist. We strongly recommend that you give an address to telephone number, as it is sometimes necessary for us to contact you about your treatment.
We will ask for your GP's name and address. If you do not want us to contact your GP please let the reception staff know.
The receptionist will make a set of notes for you and will enter your details on a confidential computer system. You will be given a Lydia Clinic number. Please keep a note of this and bring it with you each time you attend the clinic.
You will be asked to take a seat in the waiting room, and your notes will be sent through to the doctors and staff in the clinic. The doctor will call you in to the clinic and will see you in the order in which you arrived in clinic.
Please note that patients returning for treatment or results will have been given an appointment and may be seen before you.
Seeing the doctor and other staff
The doctor will call your name and they will discuss any problems or concerns you have and take details of your sexual history. It tests are necessary you will be asked to wait in the waiting room until the tests are carried out by a nurse or a doctor. You may also be asked to see a health adviser. Health advisers can give you information about sexual health or can offer support and advice on dealing with any worries or problems that you may have.
After the tests you will be seen by the doctor once more to discuss your results and any treatment you may need. You may also be asked to return at a later date for further results.
Follow up appointments
Generally, results will be ready in 7-10 working days. If you are not given an appointment or do not return for the results, we will contact you if we need to see you again. If you change your address please let reception know your new address.
Our aim is to see you within 30 minutes of your appointment time. However, if you are more than 20
minutes late for your appointment, we cannot guarantee when we will see you.
Comments on our service
If you would like to comment on the service you have received whilst in this department please fill in a comment card. These can be found in all the waiting rooms.
If you would like to make a complaint about the service please speak to a member of staff. If you remain unhappy please write to the:
Clinical Director
Lydia Department
1st Floor, Lambeth Wing
St Thomas' Hospital
Lambeth Palace Road
London SE1 7EH
Or
Director of Quality & Nursing
Guy's & St Thomas' Trust
Block 5
South Wing
St Thomas' Hospital
London SE1 7EH
The Lydia and Lloyd Clinics aim to provide a respectful and supportive environment for everyone.
We therefore expect that all staff, visitors and patients act and speak with respect towards others
Getting to St Thomas' Hospital
By Train: Waterloo, Waterloo East, Victoria and Charing Cross
By Underground: Westminster, Waterloo, Lambeth North
By Bus: 3, 12, 53, 76, 77, 109, 159, 171A, 211, 344, 507, D1, P11, C10.
| The
Lloyd Clinic |
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The Lloyd Clinic is based
in Guy's Hospital's
Department of Genito-urinary
Medicine (2nd Floor, Thomas
Guy House, Guy's Hospital,
London SE1 9RT). The
Lydia Clinic are by
appointment only.
Please call reception on extn 4510/4511 if your are unable to keep your appointment.
We can give you a new
appointment. This means we can
offer your old appointment
time to other patients. Thank
you.
Telephone 020-7955-4511 (Men),
020-7955-4510 (Women)
| Opening
times |
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Monday |
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9-00
am to 5-00
pm |
Tuesday |
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9-00
am
to
5-00
pm |
Wednesday |
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1-00
am
to
8-00
pm |
Thursday |
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9-00
am
to
5-00
pm |
Friday |
|
9-00
am
to
5-00
pm |
Services available
We offer the following free services, by appointment, with an experienced team in sexual health care
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Check-ups for sexually transmitted infections
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Free medical treatments for infections
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HIV testing service with pre-and post-test counselling
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Advice on sexual health and information about infections and how to prevent them
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Free supplies of condoms and lubricant
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Cervical smear tests and colposcopy if necessary
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Referrals to other services including;
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Family planning services
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Psychosexual counselling
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HIV services
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Referral to other agencies where appropriate
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Prioritised and speedy service for male and female sex workers, including health advice and condom supplies
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Interpreters available by arrangements in advance
Health Adviser Service
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Advice on transmission and prevention of sexually transmitted infections
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Advice and support around discussing sexually transmitted infections with sexual partners
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Short-term counselling for newly-diagnosed HIV clients and their partners/relatives
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Assessment and referral to counselling and support agencies
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Same day HIV testing service by appointment
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Other Specialist Clinics (After five)
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A sexual health service for gay and bisexual men held on Tuesday evenings
Along with the routine sexual health service offered by the department, we also offer the following:
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Hepatitis A and B Screening and vaccination
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Alcohol counselling and prevention service provided by ACAPS (by appointment)
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HIV testing (results within 24 hours)
City Express Service
A sexual health service for people who find it difficult to access the clinic during working hours.
This service offers early morning appointments, which enable patients to have a sexual health screen at this time with a follow up appointment for provisional results after work.
For further information or to book an appointment please telephone:
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Male 020-7955-4511
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Female 020-7955-4510
The health advisors are also available to give sexual health advice during these times.
Tel: 0171 955 4940
Same Day HIV testing Service
An HIV testing service where patients can obtain the results of an HIV antibody test on the same day.
Please telephone to arrange a same day test.
Getting to Guy's Hospital
Access from London Bridge walkway entrance.
Disabled access :- Guy's tower entrance from street level.
By Train and Underground - London Bridge
By Bus:- D1, P3, P11, 17, 21, 22A, 35, 40, 43, X43, 47, 48, 133, 344, 501, 521
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