Women

London may be a big city but it?s a relatively safe place and perfect for the single female traveller. Of course, there are some common-sense rules you should be aware of. Avoid dark alleyways when alone for example and always opt for crowded tube or train carriages over empty ones, especially at night. Women and men are equal in British society so the capital's your oyster! Below are some useful numbers and organisations, should you need womanly advice!

Family Planning
You can call this number to find out the nearest family planning clinic to you. They deal with sexual health, contraception and pregnancy.
Tel: 020 7837 4044

Brook Advisory Centre
Sexual health, contraception and abortion advice and free pregnancy tests for under 25s.
Where: Brook Advisory, 92-94 Charlton Street, Euston, NW1, 020 7387 8700, www.brook.org.uk
Tube: Euston
Open: Mon-Thur noon-7pm; Fri noon-3pm; Sat noon-2pm

Morning After Pill
The 'morning after pill' works for 72hours after sex and is now available over the counter at Boots and other big pharmacies - Oxford Street's large Boots chains sell it.

Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
This centre will help you should you need support due to rape or sexual abuse.
Contact: 020 7683 3300, www.rasasc.org.uk
Open: Mon-Fri noon-2.30pm and 7-9.30pm; Sat, Sun 2.30-5pm

Rights for women
Try to avoid trouble but should you need legal advice contact this agency.
Tel: 020 7251 6577
Open: Tue-Thur 2-4pm and 7pm-9pm; Fri noon-2pm