Information for patients – Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)

Our LARC service provides the specialised fitting and removal of long-acting reversible contraception (coils and implants) in community settings.  Our aim is to improve access to and flexibility for patients across Solihull.

Our locations

We operate from two hubs to ensure easy access for patients across the borough:

South Solihull Hub North Solihull Hub
Hampton Surgery
Fentham Hall
Marsh Lane
Solihull
B92 0AR		 The Castle Practice
2 Hawthorne Road
Castle Bromwich
B36 0HH

How to access the service

  • All ladies of reproductive age can self-refer into our service by contacting us on:
    • 0121 203 2207
    • Solihealthlocality@nhs.net
  • You can also be referred by your GP practice

Services we offer

  • The introduction, insertion, replacement or removal of intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD)
  • The introduction, insertion, replacement or removal of intrauterine contraceptive system (IUS)
  • Insertion, replacement or removal of etonogestrel radiopaque contraceptive implant (IMPL)

You can find more information on these services by following the links below:

Services not provided

To ensure we can see patients with clinical needs quickly, the following are not covered by this service:

  • Contraception checks
  • Depo injections
  • Complex referrals are sent to ‘Umbrella Health’