56 Dean Street

56 Dean Street

56 Dean Street is a renowned sexual health clinic located in Soho, London, United Kingdom. It is part of the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and is one of the largest and most comprehensive sexual health and HIV service providers in the UK.

History

56 Dean Street was established in 2009, with the aim of providing a modern, user-friendly sexual health service. The clinic was designed to be a one-stop-shop for all sexual health needs, offering a range of services from HIV testing and treatment to contraception and advice.

Services

56 Dean Street offers a wide range of services, including:

• Rapid HIV testing: This service provides results within 60 seconds, making it one of the fastest in the UK.
• PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis): A treatment to prevent HIV after potential exposure.
• PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis): A medication taken by HIV-negative people to prevent them from contracting the virus.
• Contraception: A range of contraceptive options are available, including emergency contraception.
• Sexual health screening: Testing for a range of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
• Psychosexual counselling: Support and therapy for sexual and relationship issues.

Recognition

56 Dean Street has been recognized for its innovative approach to sexual health. In 2015, it was awarded the 'Provider of the Year' at the Sexual Health Awards.

See also

• Sexual health
• HIV/AIDS
• Contraception
• Chelsea and Westminster Hospital