Homerton University Hospital

Homerton University Hospital

Department of Sexual Health

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Phone
020 8510 7989 (direct line)
Fax
020 8510 7978
Main Address
Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR
Country
United Kingdom [ View Country Profile ]
Description
Offers services relating to sexual health. See details below. HIV clinics on an appointment-only basis - ring for details of times.
Consultants
Dr S El-Gadi, Dr Mayura Nathan, Prof Jane Anderson, Dr Sarah Creighton, Dr Iain Reeves
Drop-in
Mon 09.00 - 18.30
Tue 09.00 - 15.00
Wed 12.00 - 18.30
Thu 09.00 - 15.30
Fri 09.00 - 15.30
Young persons clinic
Tue 16.00 - 18.00
Out There (MSM Clinic)
Thu 16.00 - 19.00
Appointments
available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ring for an appointment: 020 8510 7989
Language
Language Line interpreting service
available within clinic hours. Cultural advocates by appointment only.
HIV testing
Confidential HIV testing is available during clinic times. No appointment necessary. Results available within one week via automated results line.
point of care testing also available where clinically indicated (results in less than 30 minutes)
PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis)
PEP available during clinic hours. For PEP outside clinic hours please attend A&E.
HIV treatment and care
Out patient treatment and care for those diagnosed with HIV
Additional clinical services
Joint ante-natal care for HIV positive pregnant women. Anal cancer screening using high resolution anoscopy. Laser treatment for warts and pre-cancer in the genital and anal region.Diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases affecting the genital area.
Health Advisers
Provide pre- and post-test discussion and ongoing support to those who test HIV-positive. Offer information and advice on all sexually transmitted infections. Client work includes working with issues around safer sex,risk reduction, relationships, sexual assault, and living with HIV.Link with other services both locally and London-wide, including HIV social services, and can make referrals where appropriate.
Senior Health Adviser
Peter Horne
[020 8510 7988]
Social care Co-ordinator
Social care support with issues relating to Finance Housing Immigration and Isolation in conjunction with social care providers and third sector specialists. Appointments can be made via reception following a referral from the team.
Inpatient care
Provided at the Andrew’s Unit, St Bartholomew's Hospital, for Homerton patients.
HIV dietetic services
Provides nutritional assessment and specific advice on issues such as managing symptoms of weight loss, food hygiene and safety, use of complete nutritional supplements, complementary dietary practices, vitamin and mineral supplementation, and eating well on a low income.
Family planning services
The family planning nurse is available during clinic hours; no appointment necessary.
Family planning doctor available daily.
Family Planning Nurse
Victoria John-Leonti
Family Planning Doctor
Dr Y Plummer
[020 8510 7685]
Clinical psychology services
Provides a psychological assessment and therapy service for people experiencing problems such as depression, anxiety, phobias, relationship or family difficulties, sexual dysfunction, bereavement and problem behaviours.
Approaches offered include cognitive and behaviour therapy, brief psychotherapy, psychosexual therapy and family/couples work.
Lead Clinical Psychologist
Sarah Zetler
[020 8510 7434]
Research centre
The Centre for the Study of Sexual Health and HIV (CSSHH) works on projects that improve understanding of HIV and sexual health from a broad perspective. We have strong links with other research organisations, community groups and voluntary sector partners.
Centre Director
Professor Jane Anderson
Languages spoken
English