Long acting reversible contraception hub opens at Raleigh Gardens in Brixton
From Monday 3 February 2025, Lambeth’s Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Hub Service will be located at Raleigh Gardens (Brixton Hill). The service will be delivered by MSI Reproductive Choices and will replace the service provided at the Akerman Health Centre.
In 2023, we asked residents how we can improve contraception services in Lambeth. They said they wanted more appointments close to home, and appointments available outside of traditional clinic and working hours.
The new hub service will mean more appointments for residents seeking to have a coil or implant fitted, removed or replaced, at times convenient to them. Additionally, people can speak to a trained professional, receive guidance on their contraceptive options before booking an appointment and understand how to prepare for their appointment.
Coil appointments are also now available for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) treatment and for non-contraceptive reasons at the Hub.
What is LARC?
LARC stands for Long-Acting Reversible Contraception and includes methods such as contraceptive implants and coils.
The benefits of LARC
This form of contraception is highly effective, long-lasting and convenient. Learn which type of contraception is right for you. Digital contraception counsellor CHOICE – MSI Reproductive Choices UK
How to access LARC in Lambeth
Book an appointment with MSI Reproductive Choices in Raleigh Gardens, 1a Brixton Hill, Brixton, SW2 1AB by calling 0345 300 2350. No GP referral is required.
Women in Lambeth can also access the MSI Central London LARC Clinic at 108 Whitfield Street, London W1T 5BE.
For more information on MSI clinic locations visit www.msichoices.org.uk/find-us
The LARC Hub Service at the Akerman Health Centre will continue to be available until the end of March 2025.
LARC is also available in some GPs, sexual health clinics and community gynaecology services. This includes Minnie Kidd House in Clapham, which has recently replaced the clinic in Streatham.
Why this is important to Lambeth Together
Increasing access to contraception is one of the Lambeth Together Sexual Health Programme priorities. A key aim being to support residents to effectively manage their fertility and reproductive health. Read more about our Sexual Health Programme Priorities.
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank the GP Federation for its partnership work on improving access to contraception.
For further information, contact us at sexualhealth@lambeth.gov.uk
