Emergency Contraception

There are two types of emergency contraception available. On is a hormone pill that you take within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse known as Levonelle one-step. Prescriptions for this are available from the practice, from the Waldron family planning clinic or directly from the local pharmacist without prescription. The other form of emergency contraception is the intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUCD) which can be inserted up to five days after unprotected intercourse. This is available at the Waldron family planning clinic. Prescriptions and IUCDs are free of charge

To get help with emergency contraception, we would like you to contact Sexual Health London and register. SHL offers regular and emergency contraception to people over the age of 16 who live in Lewisham. The service is free and there is no need to contact a nurse or a GP at the practice. For more information please visit: https://www.shl.uk/contraception/how-shluk-contraception-works

If SHL London are unable to help an you require an emergency contraception please book an appointment with a GP- call and let receptionist know this is a reson for an appointment in order to prioritise your appointment.