BEDFORDSHIRE
Bedfordshire Community Pharmacy commissioned Services
Stop Smoking service is commissioned by Bedfordshire Public Health
Sexual Health Service is commissioned by Bedford Borough Public Health and Central Bedfordshire Public Health
The PGDs for emergency contraception apply for Community Pharmacists currently registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) who are working in a registered community pharmacy in Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes. The community pharmacy must also be contracted with Bedford Borough Council in accordance with the Local Enhanced Service commissioned under the Sexual Health Services Contract, for the PGDs to apply.
- Pharmacy PHES Service Specification for BBC CBC and MK for 2023-26
- Levonorgestrel-National-PGD-template-V2.0-March-2023 (2)
- Ulipristal-National-PGD-template-V2.1-Sept-2023 (6)
An example of the Emergency Contraception client record form for the 3 local authority areas can be accessed here. Pharmacists are expected to complete the form for all clients aged 13 years and over accessing emergency contraception under the Local Enhanced Service.
*Please note, due to the expansion of the Pharmacy Contraception Service (PCS), the local EHC contract will finish on 31/3/26, to ensure a smooth transition on to the PCS *
For more information, or to sign up to the Local Enhanced Sexual Health Service contract, please contact:
Sue Burridge, Public Health Principal- Sexual & Reproductive Health for Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council and Milton Keynes Council
Direct Dial: 01234 276824
The c-card scheme is aimed at young people between 13-24 years old who can register to get a range of free condoms, information and advice.
Drug and Alcohol service is commissioned by Bedfordshire Public Health and the service is provided by East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT)
Palliative – End of Life (Emergency Care) is commissioned by BLMK Optimisation Team.
Gluten Free Service is commissioned by BLMK Optimisation Team.
Contractors – please contact office@blmk-n-communitypharmacy.org.uk for lead person contact information for each service.
