Contraceptive Counselling and Contraception Provision

Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy, and some methods also provide protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). There are various types of contraception available, and their effectiveness can vary. Not all methods are suitable for everyone, and your contraceptive needs may change as you move through different stages of life. By understanding the different options, along with their benefits and drawbacks, you can choose a method that meet your needs.  Local GP surgeries provide contraceptive counselling and a range of contraception including fitting and removal of coils and implants to women and also provide contraceptive counselling and provision to women needing LARC (long-acting reversible contraception) for non-contraceptive purposes. 

Information on Contraception and choosing a method of contraception:

Methods of contraception (NHS website)

All methods of contraception are available from NHS services for free via your GP practice, local sexual health clinic or through some community pharmacies: 

Young people aged 13 to 24 can join the C-Card Scheme to collect condoms/lubes for free at any C-Card Outlets.

Anyone aged 16 and over who has a Norfolk address can order condoms online for free at Free condoms by post Norfolk. They are delivered in discreet packaging.

Most Community Pharmacies offer free morning after pill to women aged 13 and over. Some Community Pharmacies can initiate oral contraception prescriptions for those requiring it and may also provide on-going supply of oral contraceptive prescriptions initiated by a GP, pharmacy or sexual health clinic. 

Find a pharmacy offering the contraception pill without a prescription