You want a new coil, implant or other form of long acting contraception?

The advice:

Sorry, you will need to wait. In the meantime you can get a prescription for the progesterone only pill (POP) to prevent pregnancy.

In an emergency, following unprotected sex, it may be possible to have a coil fitted.

Who to contact:

• Spectrum The Galleries (01942 483 188)
• Your GP for the progesterone only pill

Sullivan Way Surgery can provide emergency coil fitting (079744 90068)

Need a repeat prescription for the pill, patch or vaginal ring?

The advice:

You may be able to have a longer prescription than normal if you have had your blood pressure checked in the past 12 months, your BMI is okay and your medical professional feels it is safe to do so. Other methods are still available, you just need to contact the clinic for advice on how you can obtain your usual method, which includes patches and rings.

Who to contact:

• Spectrum The Galleries (01942 483 188)
• Your GP
• Sullivan Way Sexual Health Clinic (079744 90068)

You are currently on Depo and are due for renewal?

The advice:

The progesterone only pill (POP) is being provided to patients who normally use Depo Provera injection, but as per national best practice guidance under the current restrictions, must be considered suitable for POP during lockdown.

Who to contact;

• Spectrum The Galleries (01942 483 188)
• Your GP
• Sullivan Way Sexual Health Clinic (079744 90068)

Need the morning after pill?

The Advice:

Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) can still be obtained, even if you are symptomatic with Covid-19 or self-isolating, please phone.

Who to contact:

Most local community pharmacies offer EHC. Contact details for your nearest community pharmacy can be found on the pharmacy’s website, via the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-pharmacy or via the Heathier Wigan website: https://healthierwigan.nhs.uk/find-your-nearest

You can also contact Spectrum The Galleries (01942 483 188) or Sullivan Way Sexual Health Clinic (079744 90068)

Unplanned pregnancy?

The advice:

Support to discuss your options is still available.

Abortion services are still operating.

Who to contact:

There is advice available and numbers for organisations you can talk to at: https://www.sexwise.fpa.org.uk/unplanned-pregnancy

Abortion counseling and procedures available through central booking on 0345 365 0565

LGBT and want sexual health advice?

The advice:

LGBT Foundation is offering phone support, online workshops and free condoms and lube.

Who to contact:

Email sexualhealth@lgbt.foundation

BAME and want sexual health advice?

The advice:

BHA for Equality is offering telephone support.

Who to contact:

Contact pash@thebha.org.uk for a call back or india@thebha.org.uk to receive a condom and lube pack (posted on Mondays only, over 18s).

 Victim of a sexual assault?

The advice:

Saint Mary’s SARC remains available to provide healthcare and support services to victims of rape and sexual assault. You can report to the Police or contact Saint Mary’s Helpline.

Rape Crisis Helplines are still operating.

Who to contact:

Contact Saint Mary’s 24 hour helpline on 0161 276 6515

National Rape Crisis on 0808 802 9999.

Have other vulnerabilities?

The advice:

This could include people with learning disabilities, severe mental illness, homeless or other vulnerabilities. Support is still available for you.

Who to contact:

• Spectrum The Galleries (01942 483 188)

Sullivan Way Sexual Health Clinic (079744 90068)