Contraceptive Services

We offer routine contraception for those aged 25 and below, and emergency contraception for all ages. 

All contraception provided from the clinic is free. We can supply, advise and help with all methods including:

• oral contraception (pills)
• patches
• condoms
• long acting methods (LARC) which include:
• injections
• intrauterine devices and systems
• implants (under the skin in your arm)

You can access our contraceptive services via our walk-in clinc or booking an appointment via Lilie Hub. 

Emergency Contraception

The sooner you take action the more effective the treatment will be, so please attend clinic during opening hours or other provider outside these times

Emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if a contraceptive method fails e.g a condom splits or pills are missed.

Two types of emergency contraception:

• the emergency contraceptive pill (sometimes called the morning after pill) - this can be used up to five days after sex.
• the IUD (intrauterine device, or coil) - an IUD can be inserted up to five days after unprotected sex, or up to five days after the earliest time you could have ovulated. The IUD is the best form of emergency contraception and can be left in for five years to give ongoing contraception.

Visit Emergency contraception – NHS for more information.

Emergency contraceptive is also available from:

• WestCall - a GP out of hours service which can be reached by calling 111 and asking for them.
• Pharmacies - most pharmacies will be able to issue EC for a fee and some pharmacists are available to issue EC to women under the age of 25 for no cost.
• Your GP
• Minor Injury Units - the nearest ones to the hospital are at:-
  • West Berkshire Community Hospital, London Road, Thatcham, RG19 3AS - 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week.
  • Bracknell Urgent Care Centre, Royal Berkshire Bracknell Healthspace, London Road, Bracknell, RG12 9BG - 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week.
• Emergency Department (A&E) - at Royal Berkshire Hospital, but you may be directed to another local service if they are busy.