HIV Prevention
PrEP & PEP at The Garden Clinic
At The Garden Clinic, we offer compassionate, confidential sexual health services, including access to HIV prevention options like PrEP and PEP.
We’re here to support you with the right information, testing, and access to prevention. Our team provides a non-judgmental and confidential care or all.
PrEP prevents HIV infection. In the UK, it’s widely available as a tablet which is highly effective when taken consistently and correctly.
It is recommended for people who are HIV-negative but at higher risk of exposure, such as:
- People with a partner living with HIV who is not on treatment for the infection or whose viral load is not undetectable
- Men who have sex with men
- People who have condomless sex with partners of unknown HIV status
Key Points
- PrEP does not protect against other STIs or pregnancy — so regular STI checks and safer sex practices are still important
- A brief health check, including blood tests and STI screening, is needed before starting PrEP
- PrEP can be taken either daily or on demand. You can discuss with your clinician which regimen is best for you
- Follow-up appointments are every 3 months to monitor health and ensure ongoing protection
Access PrEP
To access PrEP, Book a regular appointment for an assessment and prescription.
PEP is emergency medication taken after a potential exposure to HIV — for example, after a condom breaks or following sexual assault.
Important:
- PEP must be started within 72 hours (3 days) after exposure — the sooner, the better.
- It’s a 28-day course of medication that helps stop HIV from taking hold in your body.
Common reasons to seek PEP include
- Condomless sex with someone who may be living with HIV and not on treatment for the infection
- Shared needles or injecting equipment
- Occupational exposure (e.g., a needlestick injury)
Access
If you need PEP, don’t wait — call us immediately or go to the nearest emergency department if it’s after hours.
Please bring your referral letter if you have been to your GP.
Use our online form to book your appointment
You can call us between 10am to 2pm, throughout the week.
Please be aware our phone lines close every Wednesday afternoon at 1:00pm.
Call 0300 365 7777
The Garden Clinic
Upton Hospital
Albert Street
Slough
SL1 2BJ
Call 0300 365 7777
| Day of the week | Opening time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12pm to 7pm |
| Tuesday | 8.30am to 4pm |
| Wednesday |
8.30am to 11am 3.30pm to 5pm (Young Person's clinic, no appointment needed) |
| Thursday | 8.30m to 4pm |
| Friday | 8.30am to 4pm |
| Saturday |
10am to 12pm (Virtual phone call clinic) |
The Garden Clinic (Community Health Clinic)
St Marks Hospital
St Marks Road
Maidenhead
SL6 6DU
Call 0300 365 7777
| Day of the week | Opening time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday |
5pm to 7pm (Virtual call clinic) |
The Garden Clinic
Skimped Hill Health Centre
Skimped Hill Lane
Bracknell
RG12 1LH
Call 0300 365 7777
| Day of the week | Opening time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11am to 6pm |
| Thursday |
10am to 3pm 3pm to 5pm (Young Person's Clinic, no appointment needed) |
We also offer Young Person’s clinics in Slough and Bracknell if you're aged 18 or under.
You can call us between 10am to 2pm, throughout the week.
Please be aware our phone lines close every Wednesday afternoon at 1:00pm.
Call 0300 365 7777
The Garden Clinic
Upton Hospital
Albert Street
Slough
SL1 2BJ
Call 0300 365 7777
| Day of the week | Opening time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday |
3.30pm to 5pm (Young Person's clinic, no appointment needed) |
Skimped Hill Health Centre
Bracknell
RG12 1LH
Call 0300 365 7777
| Day of the week | Opening time |
|---|---|
| Thursdays |
3.30pm to 5pm (Young Person's clinic, no appointment needed) |
Braccan Walk Youth Centre
The Ring
Bracknell
RG12 1GN
Call 0300 365 7777
| Day of the week | Opening time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3pm to 5pm |
Bracknell and Wokingham College
Church Road
Bracknell
RG12 1DJ
Call 0300 365 7777
| Day of the week | Opening time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11.30am to 1.30pm |
Garden Clinic (Skimped Hill)
A brief video showing where to go when you visit the Garden Clinic for our Sexual Health Service, at Skimped Hill.
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Garden Clinic (Upton Hospital)
A brief video showing where to go when you visit the Garden Clinic for our Sexual Health Service, at Upton Hospital.
Watch the Garden Clinic (Upton Hospital) video on our YouTube channel (new browser tab)
Braccan Walk Youth Hub
A brief video showing where to go when you visit the Braccan Walk Youth Hub.
Watch the Braccan Walk Youth Hub video (new browser tab)
Bracknell and Wokingham College
A brief video showing where to go when you visit the Braccan Walk Youth Hub.
Watch the Bracknell and Wokingham College virtual tour on our YouTube channel (new browser tab)