Services Database Emergency Hormonal Contraception (Hull Area)
Service ID
108992
Description
Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) and referral for ongoing contraception by referring on to the Service User’s GP Surgery or sexual health care services for (preferably) a LARC fitting.
The Service will include counselling including advice on the most effective methods of contraception (e.g. the copper intrauterine device (IUD), with EHC supply). Onward referral for emergency IUD siting should always be encouraged if this is the Service User preference.
Location of service
Humber 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
EHC training plus Safeguarding and Information Governance
Comments
This service is available in the Hull area only.
