We offer a comprehensive range of contraceptive services at Ridgmount Practice including the fitting and removal of contraceptive implants (Nexplanon) and the fitting of intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCD or Coil) and intrauterine systems (IUS or Mirena device).

Please see the following links for advice regarding contraceptive methods and our Consent Forms for procedures such as Nexplanon insertion/removal and Coil or Mirena insertion. 

• Advice following Nexplanon Insertion
• Coil Consent Form
• IUS Consent Form
• Nexplanon Insertion Consent Form
• Nexplanon Removal Consent Form

Appointments will need to be booked in advance via our receptionists, please note that you must first book a pre-assessment appointment with any of these three doctors:  Dr Emily Hull, Dr Sophia Bryant or Dr Eleanor Beecraft. Once you have had your pre-assessment the doctor will advise you on the best date to book your IUCD or Coil insertion appointment.

These clinics are held annually in October for all patients 65 years and over and also patients in other high risk groups. Please discuss with the nurse or doctor if you feel you require an Influenza vaccination.

Further information on the flu vaccine is available on the NHS website

For our hearing impaired patients if you wish to book an appointment you can use the online appointment booking service or contact us using our secure online form.

Please note this email address is monitored regularly during our surgery opening time Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm.

Who is eligible for HPV vaccination under the NHS immunisation programme:

• If you are female, under 25yrs, and not received or completed your routine HPV vaccine in this country or abroad

This consists of 1 vaccine and you MUST be under 25 for the vaccine.
We have designated clinics for this. Please call our reception team on 020 7387 6306 to arrange an appointment if you think you may be eligible.
We may need a copy of any immunisations you may have had in the past to check your previous vaccination schedule.

HPV Vaccine for Men
We are not able to offer men the HPV vaccine here at Ridgmount Practice.
You can arrange this privately through a local pharmacy, or if you are under 46 years old and have sex with men it is possible to have your HPV vaccine through the local sexual health services.

1st year undergraduates under 25 years old are advised to have the meningitis ACW&Y vaccine and 2 doses of the MMR vaccine before starting university. If you have not had these vaccines please register with a GP as soon as possible to discuss.

• For more detailed information regarding the Meningitis vaccine please visit the NHS website
• For more detailed information regarding the MMR vaccine please

Our nurses see patients for the following:

• Asthma checks
• Minor illness - including coughs, colds and flu
• Minor injuries
• Stitch removal
• Dressings
• Smear tests
• Sexual health advice
• Repeat contraceptive prescriptions
• Emergency contraception
• Urinary infections
• Routine sexual health screening
• Smoking cessation clinics
• Child immunisations
• Ear irrigation
• Long Term Conditions

From September 2022 we will have a Camden Community Mental Health Team Psychologist at the practice for one session a week. If you require this service please discuss this with your doctor.

In addition we offer chlamydia and HIV testing and free condoms.

Family Planning Clinics 

• Brook Advisory (< 25 years only) 0808 802 1234 
• Imperial College Healthcare 020 3312 1697 

Sexual Health Clinics

• CNWL Sexual Health Services 0203 317 5252 

NHS walk-in Centre 

• Soho Walk-in-Centre 020 7534 6500. Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 8.00pm. Sat and Sun: 10.00am to 8.00pm 

By appointment only, for travel advice and vaccinations. Please book an appointment with the nurse at least six weeks prior to departure.

Further information about our travel clinics

The USA often has quite specific immunisation/screening requirements prior to studying or working there but unfortunately these are not generally covered by the NHS.

We are able to provide the following vaccines free of charge if appropriate on the NHS:

• MMR -Mumps, Measles and Rubella two doses in total required/usually given in childhood
• Meningitis ACWY <25 years only One dose required usually given in school as a teenager
• Copies of immunisation details from NHS medical records are free

We are unable to provide the following vaccines on the NHS as these are not part of the UK immunisation schedule for adults:

• Meningitis ACWY >25 years older
• Varicella -chickenpox
• Hepatitis B
• DTaP -diptheria, tetanus, acellur pertussis
• BCG -tuberculosis

We are also unable to provide:

• Blood tests to check immunity/antibodies
• Tuberculosis screening including Mantoux or Heaf tests, blood tests such as the Quantiferon test
• Chest X-rays

 Please note: some live vaccines such as the MMR, Varicella or BCG/BCG Screening test must either be given on the same day or one month apart.

 If you require a signature/offical stamp on any medical/vaccination forms requested by the USA this will incur a fee.

Where can I get the immunisations or screening tests not provided on the NHS?
There are a number of private travel clinics in London that can provide these services but as you have to meet the costs we recommend comparing the fees between clinics before booking.

Whilst we are unable to recommend any particular clinic many students attend the Fleet Street Clinic