Almost 200,000 free condoms

NHS Lanarkshire gave out 198,474 free condoms in 2018/19.

As part of their condom distribution schemes - including the “Free Condoms, No Fuss”C Card scheme - the health board have given out almost 200,000 condoms to help prevent the spread of STIs and stop unwanted pregnancies.

The condom distribution schemes are open to anyone living, working or studying in Lanarkshire.

Over 100 health centres and pharmacies across the county including 55 in South Lanarkshire - are part of the C Card scheme which the health board say is based on “respecting and protecting yourself and others”.

Aimed at promoting safer sex, the scheme provides the required contraceptive - including flavoured, natural and latex-free condoms - in discreet packaging. The 14 locations in the East Kilbride area where you can access the C Card scheme are:

Alison Lea Medical Centre, 2 Alison Lea, Calderwood, East Kilbride G74 3HW

Boots – Brouster Gate, 6/8 Brouster Gate, East Kilbride G74 1LD

Boots – The Plaza, 33/37 The Plaza, East Kilbride G74 1LW

Boots – Princes Mall, Unit 28, Princes Mall, East Kilbride G74 1LJ

Greenhills Health Centre, 20 Greenhills Square, East Kilbride G75 8TT

Hunter Health Centre, Andrew Street, East Kilbride G74 1AD

J.P. Fenton & Sons, Greenhills, East Kilbride G75 8TT

Morrisons Pharmacy, 2 MacNeish Way, East Kilbride G74 4TT

Rowlands Pharmacy – Calderwood, 84 Calderwood Square, East Kilbride G73 3BQ

Rowlands Pharmacy – St Leonards, 6 St Leonards Square, East Kilbride G74 2JA

Rowlands Pharmacy – The Village, 19 Hunter Street, East Kilbride G74 1LZ

Strathaven Health Centre, The Ward, Strathaven ML10 6AS

Strathmore Surgery, Alison Lea Medical Centre, 2 Alison Lea, East Kilbride G74 3HW

Westwood Pharmacy, 16 Westwood Square, East Kilbride G75 8JQ