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.