Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)

 We now provide this service in our Surgery by our female GP, call us to find out more on 01406 370265

All long-acting methods of contraception are very effective (99%), reliable and safe.

A range of long-lasting methods for you to plan your family.

No worries about forgetting to take them.

You can stop using them if you decide you want to get pregnant

Implants

A small flexible rod that is placed just under your skin in your upper arm which releases progestogen hormone similar to the natural progesterone that women produce in their ovaries and works for up to 3 years.

Intra Uterine Device (IUD or the Coil)

A small plastic and copper device is put into the uterus which stops sperm reaching an egg and may also stop a fertilised egg implanting in the uterus.  Can stay in 5-10 years depending on the type.

Intra Uterine System (IUS)

A small T-shaped plastic device which releases the hormone progestogen is put into the uterus.  This thins the lining of the uterus to prevent a fertilised egg implanting, thickens cervical mucus to prevent sperm reaching an egg and may stop ovulation. Can stay in for 5 years.

Contraceptive injection

It releases the hormone progestogen which stops ovulation, thickens cervical mucus to prevent sperm reaching an egg and thins the lining of the uterus to prevent a fertilised egg implanting. Lasts for 12 weeks (Depo-Provera) or 13 weeks (Sayana Press).

For patients who are due an annual asthma review.

Please would you answer the questions on the form below and submit it to us.

If your symptoms are deteriorating or you have any concerns, please make an appointment to the respiratory nurse or a doctor as well.

Open the Asthma Annual Review Form

Please answer the questions in the short questionnaire to enable us to assess your alcohol consumption rate and offer advice if necessary.

Alcohol Consumption Questionnaire

This easy to use patient questionnaire has been validated for use in Primary Care.

It is used by your doctor to monitor the severity of depression and response to treatment.

It can also be used to make a tentative diagnosis of depression.

PHQ-9 Depression Assessment Questionnaire