Contraception

Around two and a half million people use NHS specialist community contraception services (family planning clinics) each year.

Data is collected by NHS Trusts on the method of contraception chosen by people who use these services, and also their age and gender.

Case Study

For more information on sexually transmitted diseases in Britain visit the ONS web site.

Archived data Bulletins prior to 2004-05 can be found on the Department of Health's web site.