A sexual health clinic has re-opened with improved services.

Harrow Council leader Graham Henson officially opened the Caryl Thomas Centre in Headstone Drive after it closed for refurbishment.

The clinic now offers a one-stop service for contraception, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.

The refurbished building has doubled its previous capacity enabling staff to see up to 100 people a day with shorter waiting times, extended opening hours, online services and access to a network of community support.

Sexual health consultant Dr Anusha Dias said: “The refurbished centre is about convenience and ensuring that our residents’ needs are met first.

“It’s taken a lot of work, but we now have a sexual health service that is geared up to meet the demands of a growing population.”

The re-opening is part of a wider programme of improvements across the London boroughs of Harrow and Brent. The councils have commissioned London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust and its partners to create a unified sexual health service called One.

Cllr Henson said: “Harrow’s previous sexual health service provided a range of fragmented sexual health services at various locations, so I’m delighted we now have something that is fit for the 21st Century.

“It’s a positive example of partnership working and links up with the new pan-London e-Service which allows patients to have test kits sent to their home or collected from the centre.

“It’s important we provide the best possible facilities for our residents”