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 23,190 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 locations in the Hamilton area where you can access the C Card scheme are:

Blantyre Health Centre, Victoria Street, Blantyre G72 0BS

Boots Chemist, 45 Main Street, Uddingston G71 7EP

Boots Pharmacy, 7 Burnbank Centre, Hamilton ML3 9HH

Boots Pharmacy, 44 Regent Way, Hamilton ML3 7DZ

Cadzow Health Centre, 187 Low Waters Road, Hamilton ML3 7QQ

Calderside Medical Practice, Blantyre Health Centre, Victoria Street, Blantyre G72 0BS

Central Clinic, Orchard Street, Hamilton ML3 6PB

Douglas Street Clinic, 19 Douglas Street, Hamilton ML3 0BP

Larkhall Health Institute, Low Pleasance, Larkhall ML9 2HW

Lloyds Pharmacy, 8 Quarry Place, Hamilton ML3 7BB

Portland Park Medical Centre, 51 Portland Park, Hamilton ML3 7JY

Right Medicine, 7 Brandon Street, Hamilton ML3 6DA

Viewpark Health Centre, 119 Burnhead Street, Viewpark, Uddingston G71 5AT

Well Pharmacy, 118 Union Street, Larkhall ML9 1EF

Wellhall Medical Centre, 4 Hillhouse Road, Hamilton ML3 9TZ