Free and confidential contraception, including long acting methods and emergency contraception. We can help you choose the method that suits you.
Choosing a method
There are many methods of contraception, and no single method is right for everyone. Think about how well each one works, how easy it is to use and how it fits into your life.
Long acting contraceptives are generally more reliable than pills, as you don’t need to remember to take them every day. They are a good choice for people who don’t want a baby in the near future.
Coils
We can help with both IUS and IUD coils. A coil is a small device that is put into the womb through the cervix. It takes around 20 minutes. An intrauterine system (IUS) releases a small amount of the hormone progestogen. An intrauterine device (IUD) contains copper and has no hormones.
Implants
A small, flexible rod is put under the skin of your upper arm under local anaesthetic. It slowly releases progestogen and works for 3 years. You can have it taken out at any time.
Pills, patches and injections
Ask us about the other methods that we offer. Each one works in a different way.
- The combined pill and the progestogen-only pill, taken every day
- The patch, changed every week
- The injection, which lasts for 8 or 13 weeks
- Condoms, which also protect against STIs
Emergency contraception
If you had sex without contraception, or your method failed, emergency contraception can stop a pregnancy. The copper coil is the most effective method. The emergency pill works best the sooner you take it.
You can get emergency contraception from the clinic, from many pharmacies and from your GP.