In 2013-14, there were 2.21 million contacts with NHS sexual and reproductive health services, showing a decline from the previous year, with women making up 90% of attendees. The oral contraceptive pill was the most preferred method of contraception among women, particularly among those aged 18 to 19, who had the highest usage rates. Additionally, there were 118,000 contacts for emergency contraceptives, with a consistent proportion for girls under 16.

1. Key facts for England
Latest available figures on NHS Contraceptive Services in 2013-14 show:
 There were 2.21 million contacts with Sexual and Reproductive Health services made by
1.34 million individuals. This was 50,000 fewer contacts than in 2012-13 (2.26 million).
 Nine in ten attendees were women (1.19 million), which equates to 11 per cent of the
female population in England, aged 13 to 44.
 Women aged 18 to 19 were most likely to use a service, with one in five of the population in
this age group (22 per cent) having at least one contact during the year.
 The oral contraceptive pill was the preferred primary method of contraception across all
age groups.
 One in two women chose the oral contraceptive pill as the preferred primary method of
contraception.
 There were 118,000 contacts with Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for emergency
contraceptives, 14,000 fewer than in 2012-13 (132,000).
 One in ten emergency contraceptives dispensed by Sexual and Reproductive Health
Services were for girls under 16 years, which is similar to last year.
Contraception
HSCIC publishes data on contraception services in England which shows counts of people who
have used Sexual and Reproductive Health services and their preferred methods of
contraception. This information is shown to national and regional levels as well as local authority
and provider organisation levels.

2. *Last updated: 13/01/2015
More Information
Access HSCIC information on:
 NHS Contraceptive Services, England - 2013-14, Community contraceptive clinics:
http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB15746
Charities:
 Family Planning Association
 Brook