Contraception

Brook Manchester

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How to get contraception

Online appointment booking is unavailable until January while we make some changes to our online services.

In the meantime, please phone the clinic to book an appointment for contraception 01612373001. Please bear in mind that over the Christmas period our opening hours change and we will have to prioritise those with the most urgent needs.

FAQs

You need an appointment for implant and coil fittings and removals. You can book appointments by phoning the clinic.

For other contraception methods, you can come to the clinic during walk-in hours without an appointment if you’d rather but there may be a wait.

Yes – contraception and sexual health services such as Brook are free and confidential, including for people under the age of 16. Health professionals work to strict guidelines and won’t tell anyone else about your visit unless they believe you’re at serious risk of immediate harm.

You won’t be able to book an appointment online but you can come to the clinic during walk-in hours or book an appointment over the phone.

More about Brook’s confidentiality policy

More about your rights when accessing healthcare services

No, you don’t have to know what contraceptive method you’d like before coming to clinic or before booking an appointment. We can support you at Brook Manchester to explore your options. The decision is always yours but we can help you make an informed choice.

Our contraception tool can also help you understand more about the methods and which ones might be good for you. You might want to bring your results with you when you come to clinic.

Yes, there are lots of different options that you can discuss with a nurse. We recommend you wait 3 months after starting a method as it can take that long for side effects to settle.

Brook can only give contraception to clients who are sexually active. Contraception can help with heavy periods but it’s best to talk to your GP in this instance.

I need the morning after pill

Emergency contraception, or ‘the morning after pill’ can prevent pregnancy if you’ve had sex without a condom that could end in pregnancy. If you’re looking for the morning after pill or emergency contraception, read our webpage to find out where and how to get it.

Where to get emergency contraception

Unsure which method is right for you?

If you’re unsure which contraceptive method to choose, you can use our handy contraception tool which will ask you a few questions about your needs and preferences and show you methods that might be good for you.

If you come to clinic, our friendly staff will also be able to support you to explore your options.

Find the best contraception for you