C@SHiP has replaced the C-Card scheme.

Why should I register for the C@SHiP scheme?

The C@SHiP scheme is a confidential service which entitles anyone aged 13–24 living in Plymouth & Devon quick and easy access to FREE regular condoms every 12 weeks.

If you are over 24 years old but need condoms, please contact SHiP.  If you need femidoms or have other requirements, please contact SHiP or The Zone (under 25 years).

When used correctly and consistently, condoms not only protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) but they can also help prevent an unwanted pregnancy.

If you are using condoms but have had an episode of unprotected sex / ripped condom and feel that you are at risk of becoming pregnant as a result, please consider emergency contraception.

How do I sign up? 

Before signing up to the scheme it is important that you watch these 2 short videos 

If, having watched these videos, you have any questions or queries, please contact SHiP or The Zone where you will be able chat with a member of the sexual health team.

If you are 13, 14 or 15 you will be able to register to the PHR but will need a chat with a sexual health worker before condoms are issued.  Please do not worry about the phone call it is so we can check you are safe and that you have all of the advice and support that you need.  You will be called by one of our sexual health advisors and this is a confidential call.

If you would prefer you could pop along to The Zone (link) on Union Street in Plymouth where you can see one of the youth workers who can supply you with condoms via the scheme.

You can register by clicking on the link to our PHR (Personal Health Record) https://uhp.myphr.online/.  You will need an email address and mobile phone number.  You can do this from any device, including your phone. If you need help to register or do not have access to a phone or internet, you can attend one of our registration sites (listed below) where a member of staff will be happy to help you.

Registration sites:

  • SHiP, level 5, Derriford Hospital PL6 8DH.
  • Cumberland Centre, Damerel Close, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4JZ.
    *Mondays only*
  • The Zone, 14-16 Union Street, Plymouth PL1 2SR under 25 years.
  • Student Services, City College, Kings Road, Plymouth PL1 5QG.
    *college students only*

How will I receive my condoms?

You can choose!

By post
If you choose to have your condoms posted out to you, they will arrive in a discreet envelope to your chosen address.

Collection
You can arrange to collect your condoms from one of our many distribution centres (pharmacies, youth services and shops).

If you are collecting condoms, it is important that you collect them within 4 weeks of the request date (there will be an expiry date on your confirmation text message).  Please do not attempt to collect condoms after this date.

Condom Distribution Centres (click on map to locate)

Condom Distribution Centres & Collection Times

*Spaceshot Youth Centre – This is no longer a registered distribution site.  If you have requested condoms form this site, you will be sent a text to arrange an alternative collection site*

Boots, 18-20 The Broadway, Plymstock, PL9 7AU

Monday 9am – 6.00pm

Tuesday 9am – 6.00pm

Wednesday 9am – 6.00pm

Thursday 9am – 6.00pm

Friday 9am – 6.00pm

Saturday 9am – 6.00pm

Boots, 57-59 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JH

Monday 9am – 5.30pm

Tuesday 9am – 5.30pm

Wednesday 9am – 5.30pm

Thursday 9am – 5.30pm

Friday 9am – 5.30pm

Saturday 9am – 4pm

Boots, Drake Circus Shopping Centre, 1 Charles Street, City Centre PL1 1EA

Monday 8am – 6.30pm

Tuesday 8am – 6.30pm

Wednesday 8am – 6.30pm

Thursday 8am – 7.00pm

Friday 8am – 6.30pm

Saturday 8am – 6.30pm

Sunday 10.30 – 4.30pm

Boots, 3 St Stephens Place, Ridgeway, Plympton PL7 2ZN

Monday 9am – 5.30pm

Tuesday 9am – 5.30pm

Wednesday 9am – 5.30pm

Thursday 9am – 5.30pm

Friday 9am – 5.30pm

Saturday 9am – 5.30pm

Cumberland Centre, Damerel Close, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4JZ

Monday 8.30am – 7.00pm

Student Services, City College, Kings Road, Plymouth PL1 5QG (college students only)

Monday 08:30am- 4.30pm

Tuesday 08:30am – 4.30pm

Wednesday 08:30 – 4.30pm

Thursday 08:30 – 4.30pm

Friday 08:30 – 4:00pm

Efford Youth Service, Blandford Road, Plymouth PL3 6HU

Monday 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Wednesday 4pm – 5pm

Thursday 4pm – 6pm

Hyde Park Pharmacy (Poolearth), 71-73 Hyde Park Rd, Mutley, PL3 4JN

Monday 9am – 7.00pm

Tuesday 9am – 7.00pm

Wednesday 9am – 7.00pm

Thursday 9am – 7.00pm

Friday 9am – 7.00pm

Saturday 9am – 6.00pm

Sunday – 10am – 6.30pm

Honicknowle Youth Service,16-17 Honicknowle Green, Honicknowle, Plymouth PL5 3PX

Monday 3pm – 4pm

Tuesday 3pm – 4pm

Wednesday 3pm – 6pm

Friday 3pm – 6pm

Barnardos, Rees Centre Well Being Hub, Mudge Way, Plymouth PL7 2PS

Monday 9am – 4pm

Tuesday 9am – 4pm

Wednesday 9am – 6pm

Thursday 9am – 4pm

Friday 9am – 4pm

Southway Youth Centre, Hendwell Close, Plymouth PL6 6TB

Tuesday (Young Parents under 25 only) 12.30pm – 14.30pm

Tuesday 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Friday 6.30pm – 8.30pm.

Student Services, Plymouth Marjon University, Derriford Road, Plymouth PL6 8BH

Monday 10am- 4pm

Tuesday 10am – 4pm

Wednesday 10am – 4pm

Thursday 10am – 4pm

Friday 10am – 4pm

SHiP, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth PL6 8DH

Monday 8.30am – 4.45pm

Tuesday 8.30am – 12.30pm

Wednesday 8.30am – 6.15pm

Thursday 8.30am – 6.15pm

Friday 8.30am – 4.15pm

Tavistock Clinic, 70 Plymouth Rd, Tavistock, PL19 8BX

Monday 08:30am- 5:00pm

Tuesday 08:30am – 5:00pm

Wednesday 08:30 – 5:00pm

Thursday 08:30 – 5:00pm

Friday 08:30 – 4:30pm 

*Closed daily between 12:30- 13:00pm*

The Zone, 14-16 Union Street, Plymouth PL1 2SR

Monday 10am -7pm

Tuesday 10am -5pm

Wednesday 10am -7pm

Thursday 10am -7pm

Friday 10am -5pm

Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre Wolseley Trust Business Park, Unit 3, Wolseley Close, Plymouth PL2 3BY

Monday – Friday

9am – 5pm

University of Plymouth Student Union (Uni students only)

Monday 1pm -4pm

Tuesday 1pm -4pm

Wednesday 1pm -4pm

Thursday 1pm – 4pm