Services Database Emergency Hormonal Contraception (Tameside & Glossop Area)

Aims
a. Tameside Council aims to reduce the number of unintended conceptions by commissioning
and funding pharmacies to provide an EHC service that promotes and supports the use of,
and maintains easy access to, EHC, as well promoting safer sex and use of regular methods
of contraception.

Objectives for Providers offering EHC as detailed in this specification:
1. To offer information and advice about all methods of EHC including the emergency Intrauterine Device (IUD) and provide information on the probability of failure with advice on
the course of action in the event of this occurring.
2. To issue and supply free EHC pill(s) as appropriate and in accordance with the relevant PGD
(see Appendix 1). If the client is under 16 years of age, Fraser competencies will be adhered to.
3. To offer referral information and advice about the full range of contraception, including LARC
and how to obtain them, i.e. local GPs and/or the sexual and reproductive health service.
4. To offer information and advice about safer sex and the benefits of screening for STIs.
5. To signpost to, or provide where possible, free condoms and lubricants.

Not known.