Services Database Emergency Hormonal Contraception (Halton Borough Council Area)
Service ID
18831
Description
The provision of free emergency hormonal contraception (EHC) as either levonorgestrel or ulipristal acetate under a Patient Group Direction (PGD) led consultation.
Location of service
Halton, St Helens & Knowsley 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
Pharmacists must undergo the following training before providing the service:
- Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) Emergency Hormonal Contraception e-learning and assessment;
- CPPE Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults e-learning and assessment; and
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Competency Framework for Health Professionals using PGDs.
Comments
This service is available in the Halton Borough Council area only.
