Important Service Update: Closure of 80 Leadenhall Street

Our satellite sexual health clinic at 80 Leadenhall Street will be closing in the autumn of this year, with the final day of service on Friday 17th October 2025.

Following discussions with our commisioners, the Trust has made this decision in response to declining patient numbers since COVID-19 pandemic and the increasing costs associated with the leasing the ground floor site on Leadenhall Street. The clinic has been part of Homerton’s sexual health services network serving Hackney and the City for the past seven years and was well used by City workers and others prior to the pandemic (4% of users of the clinic are residents of the City of London). However, attendance levels have not returned to pre-pandemic levels, while the cost of leasing the ground floor site has continued to increase.  

Key stakeholders have been briefed on the planned changes, and there is a shared understanding of the rationale behind the decision to close the site. It has been acknowledged in discussions that there are challenges related to patient attendance and rising operational costs, and there is support for the approach being taken to ensure continuity of care through alternative service provision.  

As we prepare to close the doors of our 80 Lead enhall Street clinic, we want to take a moment to recognise just how much this space has meant.  

Since opening in April 2018, 80 Leadenhall Street has been a vital part of our service – situated in the heart of the city, offering fast, discreet, and high- quality care to thousands of people, many of whom work nearby and relied on the accessibility we provided.  

From April 2018 to June 2025, over 54,000 patients were seen at 80 Leadenhall Street. This reflects the significant role the service has played in meeting patient need over time, even as activity levels have reduced in recent year.

Our team at HSHS 80 Leadenhall Street have set a strong example. The professionalism, warmth, and responsiveness shown every day has left a lasting impact – echoed in the words of our patients:  

“…saw me at the last minute when already closing and was super friendly and efficient. Thank you!” 


“The best NHS service around in this day and age! Wonderful to be seen by one clinician at this clinic, which is very rare nowadays in the NHS.” 

We also want to thank our patients. Your trust, your feedback, and your continued engagement helped shape 80 Leadenhall Street into the valued service it became.  

While the clinic may be closing, its legacy continues. The six clinic staff members will continue their vital work within the service across other sites in Hackney, and patients will still be able to access care at these locations.  

As part of this transition, the Trust will begin delivering a Sexual Health Service from the Neaman Practice in the city from September, ensuring continued access for service users.

Please see below for a set of FAQs and note that we have set up a dedicated inbox for any additional queries you may have about the closure of Leadenhall and the new City-based provision at The Neaman Practice (more information below and on our main page).  You can contact us at huh-tr.citysexualhealth@nhs.net and we will aim to respond to all enquiries within two working days. 

 

Frequestly Asked Questions

1. When is the satellite clinic closing? 

Answer: The clinic will close to patients on Friday 17th October. 

2. Why is the satellite clinic closing: 

Answer:   The Leadenhall clinic is closing due to affordability issues and reductions in usage by both City residents and City workers since COVID-19. The clinic is no longer financially viable as the costs of delivering the service have increased. Since COVID-19 some activity has moved online (to shl.uk) and people are choosing to use other clinics located closer to home as working patterns have changed. 

3. What will happen to patients who are currently using the clinic? 

Answer: Patients will be given a choice as to whether they want their care to be transferred to another clinic operated by the Homerton e.g. The Ivy Centre at St Leonards Hospital, or they can choose to access specialist clinics located near the City. These include the Royal London (Ambrose King Sexual Health Centre, Whitechapel), Guys and St Thomas (Burrell Street), Chelsea and Westminster (Soho) and Central and North West London (Mortimer Market).    

Some of the services provided at 80 Leadenhall were testing for sexually transmitted infections- much of this testing can now be undertaken via the free online service provided by shl.uk .  

4. What alternatives will you offer? How will you ensure there is good access to sexual health services? 

Answer: A weekly clinic will be established at the Neaman Practice, which is the local GP in the City of London. This will start in September 2025. All current users of Leadenhall will be informed of this and can be referred here for follow up appointments, where needed.    

Additional options include:   

  • DigiPrEP is now available for City residents   

  • In person services at other Homerton run clinics or other local providers   

5. How will this closure affect sexual health in the City? (HHFT website)  

Answer: We understand that the closure of the Leadenhall clinic may raise concerns about access to sexual health services . To ensure residents continue to have access to care:   

  • A new weekly clinic will open at The Neaman Practice in September 2025. This will provide key services such as testing and contraception, including long-acting contraception (e.g. coils and implants)  

  • Residents can continue to use other nearby clinics, including those run by Homerton (e.g. Ivy Centre, Clifden Centre, and John Scott Health Centre).  

  • Approximately 1,500 City of London residents are registered with GP practices in Tower Hamlets, split evenly between Spitalfields and Goodman’s Fields. Spitalfields Practice already offers enhanced sexual health services to its patients, and discussions are underway with Tower Hamlets to explore the potential for Goodman’s Fields to provide similar support.  

 

6. Will this decision impact communities and patients? 

Answer: Residents can access urgent sexual health services at other Homerton run clinics , which include  

Clinics

Ivy Centre  

St Leonards  

Nuttall Street   

N1 5LZ   

Tel: 0207 683 4525  

 

Clifden Centre  

Homerton University Hospital   

E9 6SR   

Tel: 0207 683 4103  

 

John Scott Health Centre   

220 Green Lanes   

N4 2NU   

Tel: 0207 683 4708  

 

For up-to-date opening times and details of how to access the service , please visit the Homerton Sexual Health website: www.homerton.nhs.uk/sexual-health  

Homerton will be providing a sexual health service from The Neaman Practice, which will operate on an appointment only basis. Further details will be available on the Homerton Sexual Health website in due course.  

Alternatives include:   

Using the clinic finder a t www.shl.uk/clinics   

Contacting your GP   

Calling NHS 111 or attending your nearest A&E in an emergency   

7. Might there be opportunities for the clinic to reopen in the future? 

Answer: The clinic is unlikely to be reopened in the future. Homerton will offer a regular satellite clinic at the Neaman Practice and is committed to respond to any emerging or urgent need within the resident community, for example through pop-up clinics or vaccination clinics.    

8. I need my coil or implant removed/replaced after November 2025. Where do I go now? 

Answer: Appointments at the Neaman Practice, as well as at other Homerton-run sites, can be booked online via www.sexualhealthbookings.homerton.nhs.uk .    

If you are unable to find an available appointment at the Neaman Practice, please email huh-tr.citysexualhealth@nhs.net and a member of the Homerton team will assist you.  

9. I have regular appointments at the Leadenhall, or I have an appointment booked after November. What do I do?  

Answer: All appointments currently booked at Leadenhall for dates after Friday October 17th will be rearranged to take place at an alternative location. A member of the Homerton team will be in touch closer to the appointment date to confirm the details. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact the Homerton Team via the dedicated mailbox huh-tr.citysexualhealth@nhs.net