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Family planning

Making positive choices about contraception and sexual health is important not just for your physical health, but also for your general well-being.

The Family Planning Association website gives a wealth of information on topics such as emergency contraception, sex education, planning for a family and STIs, as well as details on where to get help.

Abortion and contraception

If you need advice about family planning, contraception or unplanned pregnancy, you can visit the Link to external website Family Planning Association website.

On this website you can find information and advice about all aspects of family planning, including useful links to other sites and addresses of local family planning clinics.

You can also get advice and information from your doctor.

Useful numbers and links

Sexual health and national aids helpline: 0800 567 123.

Link to external website Sexwise helpline: 0800 28 29 30 - gives information on local contraception, sexual health services and advice on sex.

Brook Advisory Centres helpline: 0800 0185 023 - offers advice about sex, relationships, contraception and pregnancy.

Link to external website NHS Direct helpline 0845 46 47 (24 hours) - provides confidential advice and information.