Of note, other recommendations include:
• Improved identification of women at risk from mental and physical health issues at the six week postnatal check• a network of one-stop health clinics for women, offering smear tests, contraceptives and advice all in one place, which are open at weekends and evenings• Discussion of long-term contraception straight after a woman gives birth• improved access to abortions for all women• three full cycles of IVF offered to all eligible women in the UK• GP appointment times extended to 15 minutes
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society fully supports NHS schemes that allow women to access emergency contraception free of charge through community pharmacies, following a consultation with a pharmacist.