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The C-Card scheme allows you to pick up free condoms from local outlets like pharmacies, youth services and shops. See if you can join C-Card in your area to access free condoms and lube.

Condoms protect against unwanted pregnancy by stopping the sperm contained in semen coming into contact with the vagina (which could lead to an egg being fertilised). They are also the only method of contraception that provides protection against  sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

There are many condom distribution schemes around the UK that allows you access to free condoms and lube from local outlets. Sometimes these are age restricted.

For some schemes you’ll need to register first in order to be able to collect free condoms from a number of outlets, including pharmacies, shops and public services. In other places you can simply turn up to one of the outlets.

Where can I get free condoms?

Select the region of the UK you live in from the list below to see how to access C-Card in your area.

North East England
North West England
East Midlands
West Midlands
East of England
London and Greater London
South East England
South West England
Wales
Scotland

What if there isn’t a scheme in my area?

If there isn’t a free condom scheme in your area, you can always visit your local sexual health service, such as a sexual health clinic, to access free condoms.

You can also buy condoms at most shops and pharmacies, as well as online for as little as £1 and your GP may be able to provide free condoms too. There’s no minimum age to buy condoms so you won’t need ID or your purchase approved at the till.

This page was last updated on 17 August 2022. Is any of our information about free condom providers incorrect or out of date? Please let us know by emailing website@brook.org.uk.


North East England

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C

County Durham & Darlington

Age range: 16+

Get free condoms in County Durham & Darlington

G

Gateshead

Age range: All ages

Get free condoms in Gateshead

H

Hull

Age range: All ages

Get free condoms in Hull

N

Newcastle upon Tyne

Age range: 13-25

Get free condoms in Newcastle
North Tyneside

Age range: 13-24

Get free condoms in North Tyneside
Northumbria

Age range: 13-24

Get free condoms in Northumbria

S

South Tyneside

Age range: 16+

Get free condoms in South Tyneside
Sunderland

Age range: 13-24

Get free condoms in Sunderland

T

Teesside

Age range: 13+

Get free condoms in Teesside

North West England

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Barnsley

Age range: 13+

Get free condoms in Barnsley
Blackburn with Darwen

Age range: 13-25

Get free condoms in Blackburn with Darwen
Blackpool

Age range: 16-25

Get free condoms in Blackpool
Bradford

Age range: 13-24

Get free condoms in Bradford

C

Cheshire and Cheshire West

Age range: 13-24

Get free condoms in Cheshire and Cheshire West
Cheshire East

Age range: 13-24

Get free condoms in Cheshire East

H

Halton

Age range: 16+

Get free condoms in Halton

K

Kirklees

Age range: 13-24

Get free condoms in Kirklees
Knowsley

Age range: 16+

Get free condoms in Knowsley

L

Lancashire

Age range: 16-24

Get free condoms in Lancashire
Leeds

Age range: 13-24

Get free condoms in Leeds for under 25s

Age range: all age

Get free condoms in Leeds for all ages
Liverpool

Age range: 16+

Get free condoms in Liverpool

M

Manchester

Age range: 13-24

Get free condoms in Manchester

N

North Yorkshire & York

Age range: 13+

Get free condoms in North Yorkshire

O

Oldham

Age range: 13+

Get free condoms in Oldham

R

Rochdale

S


W

Wakefield
Warrington
Wigan & Leigh

Y

Yorkshire

East Midlands

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Lincolnshire

Age Range: 13-19 (up to 25 for people with learning disabilities)

Free condom providers in Lincolnshire, and how to register


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West Midlands

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Dudley

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T


W

East of England

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Essex

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S


T

Thurrock

London and Greater London

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Greenwich

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Newham

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T


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South East England

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Brighton & Hove
Buckinghamshire

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Isle of Wight

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Kent

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Portsmouth

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Southampton
Surrey

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West Sussex

South West England

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Bath & North East Somerset
Bristol and South Gloucestershire

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Somerset

Age range: 13-19 (up to age 25 for young people with SEND)

Free condom providers in Somerset
How to register for free condoms in Somerset

Wales

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North Wales

Age range: under 25s

Free condoms in North Wales

All of Wales

Age range: under 25s

Free condom providers in Wales

Scotland

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Forth Valley

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The Scottish Borders
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