Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEPSE) are medications that can reduce the risk of HIV infection.
- PrEP is meant to be taken before potential exposure to HIV. 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 All East.
- PEPSE 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:
- Ambrose King Centre
- Sir Ludwig Guttmann Centre.
- Local A&E departments (if clinic are closed)
Positive East
Positive East offers comprehensive support for individuals living with or affected by HIV, including:
- HIV/STI testing and advice
- Information and advice on benefits, housing, and immigration
- peer support and mentoring
- support groups and counselling
- specialist support for HIV-positive women who are asylum seekers or refugees and who have experienced violence or trauma
- health and wellbeing activities: acupuncture, mindfulness, yoga, women’s gym sessions, etc.
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