Community women's health service

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Where to find us

Where to find us

We’re here for you 

Our Community Women’s Health Service is based at the Sylvia Pankhurst Centre, Mile End Hospital, Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DG.  

Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm – appointment only.  

If you are already a patient, you can contact us directly.  

For administrative queries: bartshealth.cwhsenquiries@nhs.net or call 0208 223 8291 

For clinical queries: bartshealth.women@nhs.net  

Please allow 5 to 7 working days for a response via email. 

Options are available to support you

Options are available to support you

Options are available to support you

When deciding to have an abortion 

If you are registered with a GP in Tower Hamlets, you are eligible to use our abortion services. If you are not registered with a GP but live in Tower Hamlets, you are also eligible. 

You can self-refer by calling the Single Point of Access (SPA) on 0300 033 5000 

We offer abortion treatments, advice and support for people considering their pregnancy options.

Providing accessible comprehensive care

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Providing accessible comprehensive care

For women and girls who have undergone Female Genital Mutilation   

Our Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) clinic runs monthly at CWHS; every 2nd Wednesday of the month.  

We work alongside Sister Circle to offer support to those who have experienced FGM.  

You can refer yourself to our service via bartshealth.cwhsenquiries@nhs.net or 0208 223 8291  

You will be seen by our specialist FGM doctor. However, if you only want counselling around your FGM, you can still contact us .     

With you at every stage  

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With you at every stage  

Menopause is a milestone for all women 

To access our specialist menopause service, you must be registered with a GP in Tower Hamlets. 

If you would like to be seen, please speak to your GP, who can refer you to our service. We do not accept self-referrals.

More support 

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More support 

We work with patient groups and charities to give you extra support 

Sister Circle is a charity supporting women to empower themselves and lead healthy lives. The charity has operated across east London for over 40 years to support pregnant women and survivors of FGM/cutting. 

Contraception Choices provides honest information to help weigh up the pros and cons of different contraception methods.