Services Database Pregnancy Testing in Pharmacies (Kirklees Area)
Service ID
44812
Description
The aims of this service are to:
- diagnose early pregnancy;
- identify other health/ sexual health needs that may need addressing i.e sexually transmitted infection treatment; and
- provide client with information about pregnancy options and services available to help meet their sexual health and emotional needs.
The service is a free and confidential service.
Young women under 25 should also be offered chlamydia screening. All clients should be made aware of the STI risks of unprotected sex and signposted to appropriate sexual health services. Clients should also be provided with further information around sexual health promotion.
Location of service
West Yorkshire LPC
Commissioner
Local Authority (LA)
Method of commissioning
Local Authority contract
Source of funding
Local Authority (LA)
Service type
Sexual health
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
All pharmacists and staff involved in the service must have undergone the appropriate training, which will include:
- training on all the pregnancy tests used by the pharmacy; and
- training updates whenever new pregnancy tests are available.
Comments
This service is available in the Kirklees area only.
