How do get free condoms?
You can get free from quite a few places in the UK, and you don't need to be a certain age.
give them out for free. You don't need an appointment for most of them, and they won't judge you or ask awkward questions. You can find your nearest one on the NHS website.
Your GP can also give you free condoms, and so can some pharmacies.
A lot of areas in the UK run a , which is specifically for young people. You register once (usually at a clinic, youth centre, or pharmacy), get a card, and then you can pick up free condoms from any C-Card point without having to explain yourself every time. Search "C-Card" plus your area to see if it's available near you.
If you'd rather not go anywhere in person, some services let you order free condoms online and have them posted to you.
You can get free from several places. You do not need to be a certain age.
give them out for free. You do not need an appointment and they will not judge you.
Your GP can give you free condoms too. So can some pharmacies.
Many areas have a for young people. You sign up once and get a card. Then you can pick up free condoms from collection points without having to explain yourself each time. Search C-Card plus your area to see if it is near you.
Some services also let you order free condoms online.
Need to talk to someone?
- BrookSexual health, contraception, relationships, STIs. For under-25s.
- NHS Sexual HealthSexual health services, STI testing, contraception.
- ChildlineAny issue affecting under-19s. Abuse, bullying, mental health, relationships, sexual health.
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