Teenage Pregnancy and Sexual Health

Think you may be pregnant?

If you think you may be pregnant you can get free pregnancy testing at the following places:

These services are free. Please telephone to check for clinic hours and further information:

Brook Advisory Service 020 8276 7021 clinics available nationwide including Barking
Contraception Service: 01708 796 728 local clinics available in Barking, Dagenham and Romford
Your GP

Further advice and information is available from

Health Information Shop, Barking: 020 8532 6200
NHS Direct: 0845 46 47
Sexwise: 0800 282 930

Some pharmacies may provide advice (contact the Health Information Shop 020 8532 6200 for more details). You can also buy home pregnancy testing kits from pharmacists.

Emergency contraception

Emergency contraception can be taken up to 72 hours after unprotected sex but may also be effective after 72 hours. For confidential advice contact the help line immediately, on 01708 796728.