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.
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:
“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.