NHS Service

Emergency Contraception Service

Confidential emergency contraception service available when you need it. Our pharmacists provide discreet and supportive care.

About Our Emergency Contraception Service

Our emergency contraception service provides quick access to the morning after pill and professional advice when you need it most. Our trained pharmacists offer a confidential consultation to discuss your options and provide appropriate emergency contraception.

Important Information

Emergency contraception is most effective when taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex. Different types of emergency contraception have different time limits for effectiveness.

  • Levonelle can be taken within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex
  • ellaOne can be taken within 120 hours (5 days) of unprotected sex
  • The sooner you take emergency contraception, the more effective it will be

How Our Service Works

1

Visit our pharmacy

No appointment necessary. Just come to our pharmacy during opening hours and ask to speak to a pharmacist about emergency contraception.

2

Private consultation

You'll have a confidential consultation with one of our trained pharmacists in a private consultation room.

3

Assessment

The pharmacist will ask you some questions to determine the most appropriate emergency contraception for you.

4

Provision of emergency contraception

If appropriate, the pharmacist will provide you with emergency contraception and advice on how to take it.

Confidentiality

Our service is completely confidential. Your consultation will take place in a private room, and your information will be kept confidential in accordance with our privacy policy and professional standards.

Service Availability

Our emergency contraception service is available during our regular pharmacy opening hours. No appointment is necessary, but the service is subject to pharmacist availability.

Future Contraception

Emergency contraception is not intended for regular use. If you need ongoing contraception, we can provide advice on the various options available and refer you to appropriate services.

We also offer a range of contraceptive products and can provide advice on their use.

Get Started

Need emergency contraception?

Visit our pharmacy today or contact us for more information.