Eligibility Criteria for NHS Contraception Service
To access NHS contraception services in Maidstone at Coxheath Pharmacy, you will need to meet the following criteria:
- Aged 16 or over
- Registered with a GP in England
- Resident in or visiting the Maidstone area
There are no restrictions based on gender identity. Some contraceptive options may not be suitable depending on your medical history, which is why the health check forms part of every appointment. If a particular method isn’t right for you, we’ll help you find one that is.
Which Contraception Is Right For You?
There’s no single answer that fits everyone. The right contraceptive method depends on your health, your lifestyle, and what matters most to you, whether that’s convenience, hormonal versus non-hormonal, or how long it lasts.
Some people want something they don’t have to think about daily. Others prefer a method they can stop quickly if their circumstances change. During your consultation, your pharmacist will talk through the options without steering you toward any particular one.
If you’re unsure where to start, that’s fine. You don’t need to have made a decision before you arrive.
Is NHS Contraception Confidential?
Yes. Everything discussed during your consultation is strictly confidential.
Your pharmacist operates under the same professional and legal duty of confidentiality as your GP. We do not share information with your GP without your consent, except in very limited circumstances where there is a serious risk to your safety or someone else’s.
For patients under 16, the same confidentiality principles apply, though we are required to encourage young people to involve a trusted adult where appropriate. We approach this with care and without pressure.
