Services Database Emergency Hormonal Contraception for Women aged under 25 years (Wakefield Area)
Service ID
44798
Description
Emergency hormonal contraception (EHC) can be offered free of charge to clients aged 13-24 years of age. Levonorgestrel can be supplied under Patient Group Direction (PGD).
A free pregnancy test should be offered to the patient if their period is overdue.
Location of service
West Yorkshire 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
The pharmacist must complete the CPPE distance learning packs in:
- Emergency Contraception Open Learning Programme;
- Safeguarding Children Open Learning Programme; and
- Attend an EHC training event organised by the Commissioner/CPPE.
The pharmacist will be expected to attend at least one ongoing training event each year if required to do so to maintain accreditation for NHS Wakefield District.
Comments
This service is available in the Wakefield area only.
