Teenage Pregnancy and Sexual Health

How can I avoid getting pregnant?

Contraception services

Contraception advice, information and services are available form

Brook Advisory Service 020 8276 7021 clinics available nationwide including Barking
Contraception Service: 01708 796 728 local clinics available in Barking, Dagenham and Romford
Your doctor (GP)

For clinic hours and further information please contact:

Brook Advisory Service: 020 8276 7021 or 020 7387 8700
Contraception Service: 01708 796 728
Health Information Shop: 020 8532 6200
NHS Direct: 0845 46 47
Sexwise: 0800 282 930

If you have had unprotected sex and you are concerned, You should contact or visit your local clinics for advice.

Emergency contraception

Emergency contraception should be taken as soon as possible if it is to be effective. It works up to 3 days (72 hours) after but may also be effective beyond this time. An IUD (coil) may be fitted up to 5 days and sometimes later.

This is free for all ages from

Your local clinics - Sexual Health Clinics for young people: 01708 796 728
Family Planning Clinics: 01708 796 728
From your doctor (GP)

Or you can buy from most pharmacies if you are over 16.

For confidential advice contact the information line weekdays 9am - 3pm on 01708 796 728.

If you are having sex you may also be at risk of getting sexually transmitted infections. For more confidential information and advice contact your local clinics.

For more information about sexual health, including where to find your nearest sexual health services visit the Young People Friendly website.