Get 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).

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 will be a charge .
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.

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

Centre for Sexual Health

Hilltop Heights

London Road

CARLISLE

CA1 2NS

Tel: 01228 608989

Infirmary Road
Workington
CA14 2UN

Tel: 01900 68737

Opening Times:

Monday: 9.00am – 12.00pm
Tuesday: 9.00am – 2.00pm
Friday: 9.00am – 11.00pm

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

Hilltop Heights
London Road
Carlisle
CA1 2NS

Tel: 01228 608000

Carlsile Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY

Tel: 01228 603200

Opening Times:

Tuesday Evenings: 5.00pm – 6.30pm Appt. Only
Monday Evenings: 2.00pm – 3.30pm Appt. Only

Caldbeck Surgery