Sexual Health ER

COVID-19 Amendments to service:

ER EHC: Telephone consultation allowed

Commissioner:

East Riding Council

Service Period:

01/04/19 – 31/03/28

March 2024 update: Contract extended to 31.3.2028, contract offers will be sent to pharmacies by the council.

If you require a copy of the Service Specification or Service Contract, please contact humber.lpc@nhs.net to request a copy.

Please note most service specification documents are hosted and downloadable from the PharmOutcomes Service platform.

PGD’s:

Updated PGDs that take effect from 4th February 2024 in line with the Service Specification were sent to pharmacies on on the 5th February 2024 .

• Levonorgestrel 1500mg tablets
• Ulipristal acetate 30mg tablets

Please print the updated PGDs and add the name of your organisation/Community Pharmacy to the appropriate box in Appendix A.

All pharmacists using the PGD must read and familiarise themselves with the new versions and sign up to the PGDs using the template in Appendix A.

Please archive any expired versions of the PGDs within your organisation and start using the new versions.

Resources:

PGD’s, EHC via PGD Pharmacist reminder sheet, Excluded client sheet, Ulipristal acetate client information, and Levonorgestrel client information are available to download and print from the PharmOutcomes EHC platform.

Training/Accreditation:

Read the Service Specification and complete the necessary training/CPD to provide the service.

Please make sure that all pharmacists providing the EHC service read, understand and agree to work within the new Patient Group Directions by signing each PGD to confirm acceptance and understanding. A copy of the signed PGD must be available within each pharmacy where you work and be available for inspection by the commissioner if required.

Declare your competencies, (CPPE Declaration of Competency) and Enrol on the PO platform.

All supporting documentation has been updated in line with the changes; revised documents including the new PDGs, are hosted on the platform and can be downloaded and printed off.

A paper consultation form has also been developed and attached to the platform for you to download should you not have access to a live platform during the consultation.

Claims:

All claims to be submitted via the PharmOutcomes platform by 5th of the month

Chlamydia Kits:

CHCP are no longer commissioned to provide the Chlamydia kits to pharmacies. If an East Riding patient requires a chlamydia screening kit, they can request a kit to be sent to their home address from the following website www.conifersexhealth.co.uk

ER EHC sites as at 21/09/23 – Please telephone first to make sure an accredited pharmacist is available: