Services Database Emergency Hormonal Contraception West Sussex county council
Service ID
44065
Description
Aims
It is envisaged the Services will aid the achievement of the following national and local
objectives:
• To improve availability and access to emergency hormonal contraception
(EHC) for individuals aged 13 years of age and over.
• Increase the use of EHC by individuals who have had unprotected sex and
help contribute to a reduction in the number of unplanned pregnancies
• Strengthen the local network of contraceptive and sexual health services to
help ensure easy and swift access to advice
• To develop the role of pharmacists and technicians by the use of patient group
directions.
Location of service
Sussex LPC
Commissioner
Local Authority (LA)
Method of commissioning
Local Authority contract
Source of funding
Local Authority (LA)
Service type
Emergency hormonal contraception
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
Every pharmacist wishing to be accredited must attend a CPPE/WSCC approved training course
Every pharmacist wishing to be accredited must complete the CPPE Emergency Contraception, Contraception and Safeguarding distance learning packs and provide WSCC with evidence they have successfully completed the multiple choice questions within 6 months of attending CPPE Training course.
