Local Support

Cumbria Sexual Health Services Clinic

Cumbria Sexual Health service provides confidential advice and support on a range of sexual health issues.

Visit the Cumbria Sexual Health Services Clinic website

Pharmacy Contraceptive Service (PCS)

omen in the North East and North Cumbria can now get the contraceptive pill straight from their local pharmacy, without needing a GP appointment.

The new service offers women more choice about where and how they access the contraception.

All pharmacies offer walk-in appointments, with no need to book in advance, and consultations are carried out in private with a trained pharmacist. Pharmacists can help whether someone is starting the pill for the first time or continuing an existing prescription.

A yearly check-up will take place, usually when returning for the next supply.

The service is free and confidential for everyone, including those under 16. Personal information will not be shared unless there is a serious concern for safety or wellbeing.

Find a pharmacy offering the contraceptive pill

National Support

Brook

Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services.

Visit the Brook website

Family Planning Association

A sexual health charity, the Family Planning Association gives straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.

Visit the Family Planning Association website