Camden New Journal recently published some articles imagining how local news might look in 2030 if all the climate goals were reached. I was very pleased to contribute this:
Camden wins NHS sustainability award for green contraception project
NHS contraception used to mean medication or minor surgery. The NHS website listed fertility awareness (natural family planning) and said it was up to 99% effective but most GPs didn’t recommend it and women had to pay for support, or work things out for themselves.
Camden wins NHS sustainability award for green contraception project
NHS contraception used to mean medication or minor surgery. The NHS website listed fertility awareness (natural family planning) and said it was up to 99% effective but most GPs didn’t recommend it and women had to pay for support, or work things out for themselves.
Today, thanks to an award-winning Camden project, women are routinely offered access to free fertility awareness support alongside other contraceptive options.
Women can either self-refer to the Camden fertility awareness service or be referred by their GP. Local GP Misha Broadhurst said: “I never thought it would work. Medical school taught us to dismiss fertility awareness. I’ve learned so much thanks to this project and I’m delighted that I can now offer my patients a full range of contraceptive options.”
Selma, 24, was referred to the fertility awareness support service by her doctor after experiencing migraines while on the pill. She said: “I was wary at first but the support of my GP and the specialist service has made all the difference. This isn’t just feeding information into an app and hoping the algorithm doesn’t make a mistake. It’s about really understanding what my body is telling me.”
Her partner, Frank also 24, added: “I used to feel worried and guilty about the impact of the pill on Selma and I must admit I wouldn’t have taken the male pill, even if it was available. It’s such a relief to have a method that means we can both do our bit to avoid pregnancy”.
The NHS sustainability awards judges said “This project has saved the NHS money, improved women’s lives and reduced our use of fossil fuels, which are the basis of most oral contraceptives. We’re delighted to see Camden showing such an imaginative and innovative approach to tackling the climate crisis.”
To find out more visit https://visioningcamden2030.wordpress.com
Women can either self-refer to the Camden fertility awareness service or be referred by their GP. Local GP Misha Broadhurst said: “I never thought it would work. Medical school taught us to dismiss fertility awareness. I’ve learned so much thanks to this project and I’m delighted that I can now offer my patients a full range of contraceptive options.”
Selma, 24, was referred to the fertility awareness support service by her doctor after experiencing migraines while on the pill. She said: “I was wary at first but the support of my GP and the specialist service has made all the difference. This isn’t just feeding information into an app and hoping the algorithm doesn’t make a mistake. It’s about really understanding what my body is telling me.”
Her partner, Frank also 24, added: “I used to feel worried and guilty about the impact of the pill on Selma and I must admit I wouldn’t have taken the male pill, even if it was available. It’s such a relief to have a method that means we can both do our bit to avoid pregnancy”.
The NHS sustainability awards judges said “This project has saved the NHS money, improved women’s lives and reduced our use of fossil fuels, which are the basis of most oral contraceptives. We’re delighted to see Camden showing such an imaginative and innovative approach to tackling the climate crisis.”
To find out more visit https://visioningcamden2030.wordpress.com