Contraception

 Need emergency Contraception, a supply of the pill or your annual pill check?

 If you’re ever in need of emergency contraception (the morning after pill) or are already taking oral contraception (the pill) or are looking for your first supply of the pill, you can now arrange a confidential consultation at a local participating pharmacy.

To find a pharmacy delivering this service please search ‘Find a pharmacy’ or click on the link: Find a Pharmacy

 This is a free NHS service, including any supply of emergency contraception and / or the pill. You do not need to be registered with a GP to use this service. 

You can use the service if you need to:

• Get advice on or get a supply of an emergency contraception pill;
• Start the pill for the first time;
• Take the pill again after a break from using it; or
• Access an ongoing supply of your pill.

You can speak to our Pharmacy Team for further advice and information about the service by contacting the Practice or Click Here for a Patient Information leaflet.

Family Planning 

We offer advice, counselling and a range of methods of Contraception including the pill, patches, ring, injection and implant which are provided by the Doctor or Nurse or Clinical Pharmacist.

Our Nurse can fit Contraceptive implants and remove Coils. If you are having a Contraception Implant for the first time, you will need to book a telephone appointment with the Nurse to discuss this.

Contraceptive Implant (30-minute appointment)

Removal of Contraception Implant (30-minute appointment)

Fittings and Implants can be fitted also at Morley Street Family Planning Clinic.  After you have seen the Doctor or Nurse at the Practice, you can self-refer to Morley Street Clinic by calling 01273 523388.

IUD

If your IUD is being removed, you will need to abstain from sexual intercourse or use a barrier method for a week before removal.

If you are having an IUD/Coil fitted, you will need to have screening swabs done before these can be fitted.  For information and advice on Contraception go to www.fpa.org.uk.  These can be done with your chosen provider either a local Practice or Morley Street Family Planning. 

Infertility Advice

We are available to discuss and arrange appropriate tests and referrals for advice on Infertility and IVF treatment. Please book an appointment with our GP to discuss. 

Pregnancy Test

We can only offer pregnancy test before you have a procedure or for investigative reasons.

Sexual Health

Sexual Health Advice is available to all of our Patients. As with all our Patients we respect the need for confidentiality, please feel free to consult the Doctor or Nurse, whatever your age or social situation.

Should you have any general concerns about sexually transmitted infections you can contact SHAC.  They offer both pre-bookable appointments and ‘drop in’ clinics and a Young Persons Clinic.

SHAC: Visit the website at: www.brightonsexualhealth.com

Chlamydia Self-Test

We offer self-test kits for any Patients under the age of 25. You can pick up a kit from the Practice and complete the test at home. Please be assured, all results are confidential. Patients over the age of 25 can also have a Chlamydia test with the Nurse.

Termination of Pregnancy

MSI Reproductive Choices (MSIUK) provide Termination of Pregnancy Service in Sussex.

MSI are the provider of this service in Brighton and Hove You do not need a GP referral to access the TOP service

To self-refer, patients can call them 24/7 on 0345 300 8090 they can offer same-day appointments and treatment. To book online please visit https://www.msichoices.org.uk/abortion-online-booking/

If you are not ready to make a call, or if you’re worried about your privacy, you can choose to live chat with an advisor. Follow this link: https://www.msichoices.org.uk/contact-us/

Their website has lots of useful information for patients, including video explainers and articles: https://www.msichoices.org.uk/