Contraception services are free and confidential on the NHS, including for young people under 16 yrs. The doctor/nurse will not tell anyone, including your parents/carer, unless they think you/someone else is at risk of harm.
You can get contraception, including emergency contraception, for free from:
- sexual health clinics, also called family planning or contraception clinics
- some GP surgeries
- some young people’s services
Some pharmacies offer the contraceptive pill for free without you needing to see a doctor/nurse for a prescription: Find a pharmacy that offers the contraceptive pill without a prescription – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
You do not need a prescription to buy:
- condoms from pharmacies, supermarkets or online
- the emergency contraceptive pill (morning after pill) from some pharmacies
- the progestogen-only pill (mini pill) from some pharmacies
Find contraception services – NHS