Contraception

The NHS provides free access to contraception for all patients.

NHS Community Pharmacy Contraceptive Service

Many local community pharmacies now provide contraceptive services, including both initiation and maintenance of existing contraceptive methods. Some pharmacies offer walk-in services as well as appointments, providing additional capacity for these needs. Before contacting our surgery for contraception requests, we recommend considering one of these local pharmacies.

Pharmacy	Monitoring and continuation of existing contraception	Initiation of new contraception
Boots Market Place   0191 384 2213	Yes – Walk in and booked appointments	Yes – Walk in and booked appointments
Tesco Extra Dragonville   0345 677 9201	Yes – Booked Appointments Only	No
Sherburn Village Pharmacy 0191 372 0767	Yes – Booked Appointments Only	No

Alternatives

Alternatively, you can contact the surgery or the local Contraception and Sexual Health Clinic (CASH).

Telephone the CASH Clinic for Contraception

or

Contact the Surgery for Contraception