PrEP and PEPSE
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a medication you can take to reduce your risk of HIV infection. People who at high risk of becoming infected with HIV are eligible for PrEP, if you are unsure whether you are eligible you can get advice or start taking PrEP by booking an appointment with our sexual health service.
PEPSE - Post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV after sexual exposure is a four week course of HIV medication you can take after unprotected sex or a condom accident, to reduce your risk of becoming HIV positive. PEPSE must be started within 72 hours of the unprotected sex or condom accident. It is best to start PEPSE as soon as possible.
You can get PREP and PEPSE at sexual health specialist centres: the Ambrose King Centre and the Sir Ludwig Guttmann Centre. If the centres are closed, you can access PEPSE at your nearest emergency department.
Positive East
Positive East offer a comprehensive and holistic range of HIV support and prevention services. They can help you with:
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HIV/STI testing and advice
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information and advice (benefits, housing, immigration, etc.)
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peer support and mentoring
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support groups
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counselling
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specialist support for HIV positive women who are asylum seekers or refugees and who have experienced violence or trauma
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health and wellbeing activities (e.g. acupuncture, mindfulness, yoga, women gym sessions, etc.)
For more information you can call 020 7791 2855 or e-mail talktome@positiveeast.org.uk or visit 159 Mile End Road, London E1 4AQ.