Contraception

Accessing contraception

To book an appointment about contraception please phone the clinic on 0151 305 0148 or visit the clinic during walk-in hours.

For implants and coils, due to high demand, appointments may be booked several weeks in advance. If you require support sooner, please consider asking your GP if they are able to help.

Some pharmacies in Sefton offer the combined pill and progestogen-only (‘mini’) pill for free. Contact your local pharmacy for more information.

Morning after pill

If you’re looking for the morning after pill or emergency contraception read our webpage to find out where and how to get it.

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 want to talk through your options in clinic, please phone the clinic to book an appointment 0151 305 0148

Methods of contraception

Condoms

Contraceptive Implant: Nexplanon Implant

Contraceptive Injection

Contraceptive Patch: The Patch

Contraceptive Ring: The Vaginal Ring

Diaphragms and caps

Emergency Contraception: The Morning After Pill

Emergency Contraception: The non-hormonal (copper) coil

Fertility Awareness Methods

Internal (or female) condoms

Progestogen Only Pill: The Mini Pill

The Combined Pill: The Pill

The Hormonal Coil (The Mirena Coil)

The Non-Hormonal (Copper) Coil

Tubal Occlusion (Female Sterilisation)

Vasectomy (Male Sterilisation)

Free condom scheme

The free condom scheme gives you access to free condoms, internal condoms (femidoms) and lube from a number of outlets.  This is free anyone living or studying in Sefton. 

Real stories about contraception

Contraception, hormones and mental health: Georgia’s story

Endometriosis: Libby’s Story

Finding the right contraception for me: Iona’s story

The Contraceptive Implant: Annie’s story

Visiting a sexual health clinic: Rachel’s story