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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.

Contact information

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For information on different contraception methods available through the NHS, including where to access them and guidance on choosing the right method for you, visit the NHS Contraception guide.

Free condoms – C-Card scheme

Young people aged 13-24 can access free condoms through the Come Correct (C-Card) scheme. Once registered, you can collect condoms or get advice from any outlet displaying the Come Correct logo.

For more information and to register, visit the Come Correct website

Emergency contraception

There are two main types of emergency contraception:

  1. Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC): Commonly known as the "morning after pill," it's most effective when taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex. Available at local pharmacies. If you cannot access this from the pharmacy then please book an emergency contraception appointment online through All East
  2. Emergency Intrauterine Device (IUD): The most effective form of emergency contraception. To access an emergency IUD, you can walk into the sexual health clinical at Ambrose King Centre or call 020 7480 4737.
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For more information on help after sexual abuse, please see our directory about support services for sexual abuse (including online sexual abuse).  

If you are a child or young person you can find out more information on support services for children and young people.  

If you are concerned about the welfare or safety of a child/young person, you should contact the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub or call the police on 999 if the child is in immediate danger.

Female Genital Cutting (FGC) support

Support services for women affected by FGC include:

  • Primrose Clinic, Mile End Hospital - a community-based clinic that offers a range of support services and a reversal service for women affected by FGM. 
    Address: Bancroft Road, E1 4DG
    Phone: 020 7377 7898 
  • Sister Circle – women’s charity organisation that provides holistic support for women experiencing health complications as a result of cutting.
    Website: Visit Sister Circle for more information. 
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Clinic S – provided by All East, is a free and confidential service to women, men, trans and gender non-binary individuals, working in the sex or adult entertainment industry for sexual health. 

Support services – you can find more information about accessing wider support such as Beyond the Streets using our support services section.

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All sexual health services and clinics in the borough are confidential and professional services which are fast and free to use and delivered by friendly professionals.

Additional support is available through:

  • Elop - is a local holistic lesbian and gay mental health charity based in East London that offers a range of social, emotional and support services to LGBT communities, and core services include advice and information, counselling and young people’s services. Visit elop for more information
  • London Friend – LGBT charity that support the health and mental wellbeing of the LGBT community in and around London. Visit London Friend
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How to manage charity finances

Designed to demystify charity finance, this three-hour course provides practical guidance on essential financial management. The programme covers key areas, including budgeting, reporting, governance, sustainability and futureproofing, presented in a clear and accessible format. Participants engage in two 80-minute sessions, gaining actionable knowledge applicable to their roles.

Date

12 August 2025, 9.30am to 1pm 

Delivery method

Online

For further details and registration information, please visit the Charity Digital training webpage.

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Measuring the difference your volunteer programme makes

This session delivered by Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets and funded by the City Bridge Foundation will enable organisations to create an evaluation plan that will enable them to understand and demonstrate the difference their volunteer programme makes. It will look at what “making a difference” means, developing reasonable programme outcomes, practical and user-friendly information tools and how to analyse and communicate the results of an organisation’s assessments.

It is suitable for experienced Volunteer Managers, as well as those who are new to managing volunteers. The session is free to voluntary sector and public sector organisations with a base/office in Tower Hamlets, or that have services aimed at Tower Hamlets residents.

Date

19 August 2025, 10.30am to 1pm

Delivery method

Online

Register for the training for volunteers session.


 

Identifying Corporate Partnerships

This recording of the Get Grants Identifying Corporate Partnerships Masterclass, delivered in March 2025, features expert insights from Get Grants Fundraising Specialist Julia Worthington. This 1-hour session explores key strategies for securing and maximising corporate partnerships within a fundraising framework.

Date

On demand

Delivery method

Online

For further details on how to access this training, please visit the Get Grants training webpage.


Safer recruitment training

These NSPCC's safeguarding courses, designed by child protection and HR experts, equip you to safely recruit staff and volunteers who work with children. They cover essential steps, like creating recruitment policies, selecting candidates, conducting background checks and handling concerns – ensuring child safety is central to your hiring process.

Date

Self-paced learning

Delivery method

Online and in-person four hours (online) - 1-day (face-to-face)

For further details and registration information, please visit the NSPCC training webpage. 

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Cyber Security for small organisations

The National Cyber Security Centre offers cybersecurity training for small businesses. It covers data security, password creation and device protection. This helps businesses build better cyber resilience.

Date

On demand

Delivery method

Online

For further details and registration information, please visit the NCSC training webpage.

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Empowering communities

This free course delivered by Open University discusses the most common forms of community empowerment. It explores the barriers to community empowerment and the ways that they can be overcome.

Date

Self-paced

Delivery method

Online

For further details and registration information, please visit the Open University training webpage.


Diversity and inclusion in the workplace

This free course examines the development and support of diverse and inclusive workforces and explores the benefits of diversity for organisational well-being. The course offers practical strategies for recruitment, retention, and cultural integration, and provides examples of successful initiatives.

Date

Self-paced

Delivery method

Online

For further details and registration information, please visit the Open University training webpage.

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Writing better fundraising applications 

This session delivered by Ascent and funded by London Councils is completely free to access for London-based organisations working with those affected by violence against women and girls.

Date

27 August 2025, 10am to 12.30pm

Delivery method

Online

Please register on Women's Resources Centre website.

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