HSE announces free prescription and emergency contraception for 17 to 35 year old women The free contraception service will cover the full cost of prescription contraception, including the cost of:

GP or doctor’s appointments - to talk about contraception options and for repeat prescriptions when needed

Any prescriptions given by your doctor - these will be given free of charge at participating pharmacies

Your choice of contraception - from a wide range of short-term and long-term contraceptives such as the patch, pill, ring, implant, injection and IUDs

Fittings and removals of implants and IUDs or IUSs (coils) 

Any check-ups or other follow up care needed, relating to your implant or coil

Emergency contraception (morning after pill).

To access the service you will need to give a participating GP your PPS number, your date of birth, name and address. Emergency contraception can be provided by participating pharmacies directly, without the need for a GP visit. You will need to give a participating pharmacy your PPS number, date of birth, name and address.

ALL TEST RESULTS – PATIENT INFORMATION

We want to keep you safe and informed about your test results. Please read the following carefully:

CHECKING YOUR RESULTS:

·        It is YOUR responsibility to contact the practice for your results.

·        Please allow 7/10 days after your test before calling.

·        DO NOT assume results are normal if you have not heard from us.

HOW ARE RESULTS GIVEN:

·        All results are reviewed by a GP.

·        Nursing staff may confirm if results are normal

·        If your GP needs to discuss results, or if further tests are required, you will be asked to book a review appointment.

CHARGES:

·        If you need to see the GP to discuss results or for further investigation, a consultation charge will apply (unless covered by GMS scheme).

·        There is NO CHARGE for being told results are normal and require no further action. (NURSE PHONE CALLS ONLY)

URGENT or ABNORMAL RESULTS

·        If your results require urgent attention, we will contact you directly.

·        Please make sure we have your correct phone number.

CONFIDENTIALITY

·        Results will only be given to you, unless you have provided written consent for someone else to receive them.

·        For your safety, results are not left on voicemail or given without proper identification.

Remember: Always follow up on your test results. Your health is your responsibility, and we are here to help you manage it safely.