Beyond Barriers: The Case for Change

BEYOND BARRIERS: REIMAGINING ACCESS TO POST-PREGNANCY CONTRACEPTION THE CASE FOR CHANGE

Contents

Beyond Barriers: Reimagining Access to Post-Pregnancy Contraception

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The Case for Change

Recommendations

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Recommendations for Government

Recommendations for the NHS, ICBs and the wider health system

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Recommendations for Workforce and Training

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Foreword: Experience of a Consultant Obstetrician after Birth

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How the System Works Against You: The personal experience of a consultant obstetrician trying to access contraception after birth Introduction By Dr Janet Barter, CoSRH President, and Prof Ranee Thakar, RCOG President

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Key Statistics

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Why is Post-Pregnancy Contraception Important? The Clear Case for Action

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The Postcode Lottery of PPC and Commissioning Barriers across England

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The Existing Barriers Caused by Commissioning Arrangements

Conclusion

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Acknowledgements

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