Services Database Emergency Hormonal Contraception (Buckinghamshire)

The service will:

· Provide free EC to women aged 13 and above and offer a user-friendly, non-judgmental and confidential service using client centred communication skills. EC to

be supplied in line with the Buckinghamshire Levonorgestrel 1500 Patient Group Direction (PGD). PGD can be accessed: https://sexualhealthbucks.nhs.uk/professionals/community-pharmacies/

· If the client had unprotected sex more than 96 hours but less than 5 days ago, they should be urgently referred to a specialist sexual health clinic, or their GP practice for alternative emergency contraception. Details of clinics can be found https://sexualhealthbucks.nhs.uk/

· For clients aged 15-24, explain the importance of chlamydia screening and how to access a free test through https://sexualhealthbucks.nhs.uk/

· Give out promotion materials provided by the service and signpost to Buckinghamshire Sexual Health website https://sexualhealthbucks.nhs.uk/