Emergency Contraception

If you have had sex without using contraception or think your method might have failed there are two emergency methods you can use.

• Emergency hormone pills - or 'morning after' pills - must be taken within three days (72 hours) after sex. They are more effective the earlier they are taken after sex.
• An IUD (coil) must be fitted up to five days after sex, or up to five days after the earliest time you could have released an egg (ovulation).

How To Get Emergency Contraception

There are several ways you can get emergency contraception.

• From your GP or Nurse. At Caldbeck Surgery please ring and make an urgent, same day appointment with the nurse or doctor or ask to speak to a nurse or doctor over the telephone. Emergency contraception is free from your doctor/nurse.
• At school– you can see your school nurse who will be able to help you.
• At the chemist. The pharmacist will advise you how and when to take the emergency hormone pill. There is a charge of around £21.00.
• At the family planning clinics. These offer a drop-in, or appointment system clinic where you can get emergency contraception free of charge. Click Here for opening times and details.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)

Remember that most methods of contraception do not protect you from sexually transmitted infections.

Male and female condoms, when used correctly and consistently, can help protect against STIs.

If you think you are at risk of a STI or have symptoms then either:

• Make an appointment with your GP.
• Make an appointment at the Caldbeck Surgery Well Women Clinic - Click Here for details.
• Go to the Family Planning Clinic - Click Here for clinic times.
• Go to the Genito-Urinary Medicine Clinic - Click Here for clinic times.

For further information about sexual health Click Here.

GUM (Genito-Urinary Medicine) Clinic Times

These times may be subject to change. Please phone to make an appointment.

Cumberland Infirmary

Department of GUM, The Solway Suite
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY

Tel: 01228 814814
Helpline: 01228 591986

Opening Times:

Monday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:

9.00am - 12.00pm, 1.30pm - 4.00pm
9.00am - 12.00pm, 4.00pm - 7.00pm
1.30pm - 4.00pm, 4.30pm - 6.30pm
9.00am - 12.00pm

Workington Infirmary

Infirmary Road
Workington
CA14 2UN

Tel: 01900 68737

Opening Times:

Monday:
Tuesday:
Friday:

9.00am - 12.00pm
9.00am - 2.00pm
9.00am - 11.00pm

Family Planning Clinic Times

These times may be subject to change. Please phone to make an appointment.

Carlisle Central Clinic

50 Victoria Place
Carlisle
CA1 1HP

Tel: 01228 603200

Opening Times:

Monday:
Monday:
Monday:
Monday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:

12.00pm - 2.30pm
2.30pm - 4.00pm
4.30pm - 5.00pm
5.00pm - 6.00pm
2.00pm - 4.00pm
4.00pm - 5.0pm
1.30pm - 3.00pm

Under 25s - Appt. / Drop-in
Emergency Clinic - Drop-in
Smear Clinic, Appt. Only
Drop-in Clinic
Appt. Only
Under 25s - Appt. / Drop-in
Emergency Clinic - Appt. / Drop-in

Women's Outpatient Clinic at Carlisle Infirmary

Carlsile Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY

Tel: 01228 603200

Opening Times:

Tuesday Evenings:
Monday Evenings:

5.00pm - 6.30pm
2.00pm - 3.30pm

Appt. Only
Appt. Only