Clinics

Family Planning

All prescriptions for contraception are free.

The practice provides short-acting and long-acting contraception, including the contraceptive injection and contraceptive implant as well as the Intra-uterine devices (IUDs) and Intra-uterine system (IUS).  These are also available at Chalmers Sexual Health Centre.) Online: www.lothiansexualhealth.scot/

Emergency Contraception, taken after unprotected sexual intercourse must be started within 72 hours but is most effective if taken within 24 hours.

You may contact:

Local pharmacies

The Practice – 0131 451 3010

 or NHS 24 (when we are closed) on 111

Student Services

The C-Card service is available at the Students Association. It offers free condoms and information on sexual health.

Health checks

Routine health checks in an otherwise well young individuals are not required. However, if you have any relevant family history, or are aged over 40, then you might benefit from a non-urgent assessment at the surgery.

Travel Vaccinations

If you're planning to travel outside the UK, you may need to be vaccinated against some of the serious diseases found in other parts of the world.

 

Page last reviewed: 04 September 2025
Page created: 26 June 2025