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Contraception

Brook Thurrock

 

Combined pill or progestogen-only pill

You may be able to request the combined pill or progestogen-only pill (mini pill) online through SH:24.

After answering questions about yourself and your medical history including your blood pressure, your request will be reviewed by a clinician who will will you if they have any concerns. If they’re happy there are no concerns and it’s safe for you to take the contraception method, the pills will be posted out to you.

Please note that you are only able to get a 3 month supply of contraception online, if you need a repeat prescription that is longer than this, please contact us in clinic instead.

Request contraception online through SH:24

If you’d prefer, you can also get the combined pill or progestogen-only pill through the Brook clinic, please contact us to book an appointment.

Other contraception methods

You’re also able to get implants, coils, injections, rings and patches through Brook Thurrock.

Contact the clinic for an appointment.  You can request an appointment through our online form or phone the clinic on 01375800260

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.

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.

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 want to talk through your options in clinic, please book an appointment through our online form.

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 or get in touch via our online form.

At Brook Thurrock we offer:

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

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