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Community Contraception Service and Well Woman clinics in Jersey
– Reported, January 25, 2012
The Community Contraception Service
The Community Contraception Service provides advice and supplies all methods of contraception including IUDs (coils), contraceptive implants (Implanon) and emergency contraception. Referrals for termination of pregnancy and advice on sexual health is also offered. Condoms are available free of charge under the Condom Distribution Scheme.
Condom Distribution Scheme
Well Woman clinic
Well Woman clinics are run mainly for cervical screening tests but also offer tests for sexually transmitted infections. Both clinics are confidential and are open to women of all ages. They are held at Le Bas Centre and are staffed by female doctors, nurses and receptionists.
To arrange an appointment, you should contact the clinic directly.
The costs of appointments or prescriptions varies depending on your age and service required.
Other sources of contraception and advice in Jersey:
the morning after pill is available without prescription from pharmacies
GPs can offer advice and prescribe contraception
girls under 21 can obtain assistance from Brook
at Brook Jersey
7 Nelson Street, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 4TL Tel: 01534 507981
More information at:http://www.brook.org.uk/brook-jersey