Services Database Emergency Hormonal Contraception (Havering Area)

Aims and objectives of service

a) The aim of the service is to increase access to sexual health services in Havering in order to reduce unintended pregnancies and improve sexual health. In addition the services will increase knowledge of the consequences of risky sexual behaviour by providing information and advice as appropriate on sexual health issues including STIs, avoiding unintended pregnancy, contraception and delaying sex (as appropriate). The service will also improve awareness of the range of sexual health services available in the area.

b) To increase the use of EHC by women who have had unprotected sexual intercourse (UPSI) and help contribute to a reduction in the number of unintended pregnancies and the costs associated with unintended pregnancies

c) The Contract allows the Provider to supply Levonorgestrel or Ulispristal emergency hormonal contraception to appropriate clients in line with relevant guidance and patient group directions (PGDs), by accredited pharmacists

d) To refer clients, especially those from hard to reach groups, into mainstream contraceptive services

e) To increase the client’s knowledge of the prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections, the risks associated with STIs and how to protect themselves from STIs.

f) To refer clients who may have been at risk of STIs to an appropriate support service

g) Increase the Public Health role of the community pharmacist and promote multidisciplinary working in relation to sexual health

Not known.