Emergency contraception
If you’ve forgotten to take your pill, your condom split or you’ve had unprotected sex in the last 72 hours then you may need emergency contraception, and the sooner you take it the better.
Available for free at the above contraception clinics and some local pharmacies. Patients can also purchase from the chemist at a cost of approximately £25.
If you’ve had unprotected sex or your condom failed, it is also really important to consider your risk for sexually transmitted infections and to think about your long-term contraception needs. Please phone the surgery to book an emergency appointment.
If you miss the 72 hours it is still possible to have an emergency coil fitted up to five days after unprotected sex. You can have an emergency coil fitted for free at your local sexual health clinic.
NUPAS
NUPAS has been contracted by NHS Merton CCG to provide free:
– Pregnancy testing
– Pregnancy counselling
– Abortion advice
– Abortion treatments
– Full contraception including LARC
– Full STI screening
Website
www.nupas.co.uk
Phone
0333 004 6666.Young Merton
Information and advice for young people provided by London Borough of Merton.
Website based with useful links for the following:
– Abusive Relationships
– Bulling
– Crime & Safety
– Drink & Drugs
– Eating Well
– Mental Wellbeing
– Online Safety
– Sex & Relationships
Website
Young MertonGetting It On
Getting it on… information and services for 13 to 19-year-olds on sexual and mental health issues, drugs, alcohol and relationship problems
Website
Getting it onNHS Sexual Health Guide
Everything you need to know about sexual health, including contraception and STIs.
Website
NHS: Sexual HealthSelf-referral clinics
Patrick Doody Clinic – Wimbledon
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 1.30pm to 7.30pm
Tuesday: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Phone
020 3458 5115
Wideway Clinic – Mitcham
Monday: 3pm to 7pm
Phone
020 3458 5200
CaSH
Phone
028 544 6149
Contraception implant (removals/insertion) need to be booked in advance.