Testing for Chlamydia is FREE and couldn’t be simpler!

The National Chlamydia Screening Programme recommends that all young people have a chlamydia test at least every year (from when you start having sex), or each time you have sex with a new partner without using a condom. This is regardless of whether you or the other person have any signs or symptoms. All you have to do is provide a sample of urine in a pot (‘pee in a pot’). There is no pain involved and you have a lot to gain from testing. If you do test positive for Chlamydia it can be easily treated with antibiotics.

There are lots of places across South West London which offer testing or you can order or pick up a kit and do it yourself. Then all you need to do is post it back. A pre-paid envelope is provided so it won’t cost you anything. The results can be sent to you by letter, phone or text, whichever you prefer.