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Metro Charity
Who is Metro Charity?
Established in 1984, Metro Charity serves as an equality and diversity organisation, extending its reach across London, Kent, Medway, and Hertfordshire. Their primary focus lies in providing essential health, community, and youth services to a diverse range of communities. Notably, Metro Charity adopts a holistic approach towards the well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Recognising the importance of creating supportive environments, they actively engage in forming alliances and partnerships. Through these collaborations, Metro Charity aims to empower individuals facing discrimination based on their sexuality, gender, identity, or HIV status, ensuring they receive the necessary support and care. 
What Does Metro Charity Stand For?
Metro Charity is committed to ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare services for all. Operating across five core domains - Sexual & Reproductive Health, Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Youth, and HIV - they address issues related to sexuality, identity, gender, and diversity. Metro Charity believes in fair and respectful healthcare for all, regardless of background.
What They Have Helped Achieve?
Metro Charity has achieved significant milestones over the years:
Expanding Reach
Originating in Greenwich, they now extend their services across London and beyond, even reaching communities nationwide and globally.
Inclusive Healthcare
Offering diverse assistance ranging from sexual health guidance to mental health support, they ensure accessibility to vital services for all.
Collaborative
Metro Charity collaborates with various organisations to enhance their impact. For instance, partnering with Harbour Trust to aid African communities affected by HIV.
Empowerment
Through their initiatives, Metro Charity instils strength and confidence within individuals, advocating for fair treatment and equality for all.
Why Did We Partner with Metro Charity?
We've teamed up with Metro Charity to support the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring access to free sexual health services. Here's what we provide:
Free Tests
Chlamydia and gonorrhoea tests are offered at no cost, enabling early detection and treatment.
Free Condoms
Complimentary condoms are distributed to promote safe practices.
C-Card Registration
Young adults aged 16-24 can obtain a C-Card for free condoms across numerous London locations.
At Pearl Chemist Group, we firmly believe in the power of collaboration to effect meaningful change. Our partnership with Metro Charity shows our commitment to promoting health, fairness, and inclusivity. Together, we aim to ensure everyone's well-being and happiness.
Which Pearl Chemist Group Branches Offer This Service?
- Aukland Rogers
- Barrons
- C Bradbury
- Dumlers
- Fairoak
- Lords Tooting
- Northcote
- Pearl Tooting
- Tolworth
- Wandsworth
Our friendly staff at these branches is ready to help. If you require assistance or need to know more about our services, please contact one of our branches to schedule a private consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions:
We offer free chlamydia and gonorrhoea tests, free condoms and C-Card registration for individuals aged 16-24.
Services are available at Aukland Rogers, Barrons, C Bradbury, Dumlers, Fairoak, Lords Tooting, Northcote, Pearl Tooting, Tolworth and Wandsworth branches.
Anyone of any age can get sexual health advice. Free condoms and C-Card registration are available for those aged 16-24.
You can contact any of the participating branches to book a private, confidential consultation.
Yes, all consultations and services are completely private and confidential.