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Contraception

The practice offers family planning advice within normal surgery hours. We offer the contraceptive pill, depo provera (12 weekly injection), diaphragms and referral for sterilisation. An appointment should initially be made with a doctor who will discuss family history and personal history and possible complications before prescribing some contraception. We are able to advise on I.U.D (coil) use but these are fitted by the local family planning clinics.

Emergency contraceptive pills can be taken up to 72 hours after unprotected sex. They are more effective the earlier they are taken. (Alternatively it may be possible to have an IUD fitted up to 5 days after sex to prevent pregnancy).

Free Services

Emergency Contraception pills can be obtained from:

• Family Planning Service (020 8700 0423/4)
• NHS Walk-in Centre St George's Hospital, A&E St George's Hospital (020 8700 0505)
• NHS Direct - information only (0845 4647)
• Primary Care Trust Family Planning 24 hour help-line Service (Recorded information out of office hours 020 8770 8080)
• Queen Mary's Minor Injuries Treatment Centre 020 8355 2330 (over 16's)

GUM clinics St Georges (020 8725 3342) and Queen Mary's (020 8355 2077)

For a Fee

Over 16's only - Emergency Contraception pills are also available at most pharmacies for around £24.