Sexual health and contraception

Emergency contraception

• You can take emergency contraception up to 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. It is more effective the earlier it is taken 
• If you had unprotected sex more than 3 days ago see a doctor or go to a clinic
• Emergency contraception is free from your doctor, a clinic and from the Accident and Emergency department at Royal Berkshire Hospital
• Emergency contraception is available (if you are 16 or over) from a chemist for about £20

For Free Confidential Advice

Visit the NHS Berkshire Sexual Health Service website for:

• Local clinics
• Emergency contraception
• Local Pharmacies
• Order a HIV test kit
• Information on sexually transmitted infections
• Information on gender identity
• Where to go for support if you have been sexual assault or raped
• Where to get support and information on FGM (Female genital mutilation)

Local clinics

• Florey Unit Sexual Health Clinic
• Woodley Centre Surgery
• Wokingham Hospital

Call 0118 322 7202 for details of clinic times or visit the NHS Berkshire Sexual Health Service website

NHS

Visit the NHS (National Health Service):

• NHS UK website for advice about contraception
• One You website for health information

Sexual Health Outreach Team

Our Young Person's Health Workers offer advice and support around sexual health and teenage pregnancy issues. This includes information about local services, training, the implementation of Personal, Social, and Health Education (PSHE) and support for schools and community organisations, including policy development. We are based at Wokingham Community Hospital. We provide support to young people age 11-19, through drop in clinics in communities schools. We can also work with young people individually. 

Tel: 0118 949 5078