Contraception

Contraception services are free and confidential on the NHS.

If you’re under 16, you can still see a doctor or nurse in confidence. They will not tell anyone what you discuss, unless they think you or someone else is at risk of harm.

If you have any questions about contraception, call the national sexual health helpline on 0300 123 7123 or visit the NHS website.

Where to buy contraception

You do not need a prescription to buy:

• condoms from pharmacies, supermarkets or online
• the emergency contraceptive pill (morning after pill) from some pharmacies
• the progestogen-only pill (mini pill) from some pharmacies.

Where to get free contraception

You can get contraception, including emergency contraception, for free from:

• sexual health clinics, also called family planning or contraception clinics
• some young people's services.

We can also help you at the surgery. Please ask at reception or make an appointment.

Getting the pill

We can prescribe the pill for you at the surgery. You will need to see a doctor first.

Some pharmacies offer the contraceptive pill for free without you needing to see a doctor or nurse for a prescription.

Getting an IUS or IUD

We can fit an intrauterine system (IUS) or intrauterine device (IUD) for you. Please contact us and arrange an initial telephone conversation with Dr Teasdale.