Services Database Emergency Hormonal Contraception (Camden Area)
Service ID
44262
Description
The service can be provided to female clients aged 13 to 24 (inclusive), requesting emergency hormonal contraception (EHC) following an incident of unprotected sexual intercourse (UPSI) or failure of a contraceptive method, with the aim of preventing unplanned pregnancy.
Levonorgestrel can be supplied under Patient Group Direction (PGD).
Location of service
Camden & Islington LPC
Commissioner
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Service type
Emergency hormonal contraception
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
- Has successfully completed the CPPE PGD e-learning programme or can provide evidence that they have achieved the competency levels specified in the NICE Competency Framework for Health Professionals using PGDs: http://www.nice.uk/mpc/goodpracticeguidance/GPG2.jsp;
- Can satisfy the requirements of self-declaration of qualifications and competence to deliver emergency contraceptive services according to the CPPE Programme for emergency hormonal contraception and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults; OR
- Can provide evidence of competencies achieved through other local face-to-face training which delivers the equivalent knowledge.
Comments
This service is available in the Camden area only.
