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Contraception

Brook Thurrock

 

The quickest and easiest way to get contraception is by requesting it online through My Brook, our online platform. Find out about the process for your contraceptive method below.

What if I have less than a week left?

Pills, rings and patches

If you’re over 16, you can request pills, rings and patches online through My Brook and we may be able to post these remotely to you address or make it available for quick collection.

Request contraception online

What if I’m under 16?

How does it work?

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Log in or sign up to My Brook

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Fill out the form to request contraception remotely

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A Brook clinician will review your request within 3 working days and contact you if they have any concerns or questions.

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If your request is approved, your contraception is posted to you or can be picked up in clinic

Important

Filling out the form does not guarantee your request will be approved. You may not be approved if our clinicians have concerns, depending on your age, the method you’ve requested, or if you’re new to Brook Thurrock. If our clinicians need further information from you, you may get a phone call or you might be invited to book an appointment.

Implants, coils and injections

Start or replace your coil, implant or injection

If you want to start or replace your the coil, implant or injection you can fill out an online form through My Brook, we will then contact you to arrange an appointment. Implants, coils and injections are all fitted in clinic but by filling out a form on My Brook you can speed up the process.

If your injection is due within the next week, please call the service on 01375 800 260.

Request contraception online

Coil or implant removal

If you would like your coil or implant removed, but not replaced, please call the service on 01375 800 260 to arrange an appointment for your coil or implant to be removed.

Morning after pill

If you’re looking for the morning after pill or emergency contraception, you cannot request this online. 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.

Find the best contraception for you

Methods of contraception

C-card scheme – Where can I get free condoms?

The C-Card gives you access to free condoms, internal condoms (femidoms) and lube from a number of outlets.  C-Card is free for young people 13 to 24 living or studying in Thurrock. 

More about the C-Card scheme

If you have less than a week left of your contraceptive method, please phone the service on 01375 800 260. If you have a week or more left, please use My Brook as this is the quickest and easiest way to get contraception.

If you’re under 16 please phone the service on 01375 800 260. You won’t be able to request contraception online through My Brook but you can book an appointment through our phoneline to be seen in clinic.

At Brook Thurrock we offer:

  • Combined pill
  • Progestogen-only pill
  • Patches
  • Vaginal rings
  • Injection
  • Implant
  • Hormonal coil
  • Non-hormonal coil

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