Types of Contraception- Contraceptive pills, Condoms, Implant Device and Coil (intrauterine devices)

 

Contraceptive services are free and confidential on the NHS.

 

You can visit any of the following for contraception:

1. Your Health Vans (Condoms only) 
2. Pharmacy 

The contraception service at community pharmacies has expanded  to include Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC)—free of charge to all patients.

The Pharmacy Contraception Service now includes:

  • ongoing monitoring and supply of oral contraception prescriptions
  • the initiation of oral contraception. This allows people to request a supply of the contraceptive pill for the first time directly from their pharmacy, rather than from their GP or sexual health clinic
  • supply of oral emergency contraception

Find a pharmacy that offers the contraceptive pill without a prescription - NHS

Find emergency contraception - NHS

 
3. Sexual Health Services:
  • Get in touch with Sexual Health Services to start the pill or to ask for a further supply.

Contraception- Worcestershire

Contraception- Herefordshire

  • The Sexual Health team can fit implant and coil devices. You will need an appointment for this, and may need a second appointment for the fitting.
 
4. GP Practices
  • You will need to arrange an appointment for a prescription for the contraceptive pill.
  • For implant and coil fittings, please book an appointment. Not all clinicians offer implant/ coil fittings, you will need to make an appointment with somebody from the practice who does. You may need a second appointment for the fitting.

More information on EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION. 

Think you might be pregnant…

Where can I get a pregnancy test?
  • Available to buy in pharmacies, local supermarkets, and shops.
What if I have an unplanned pregnancy? What are my options?