For patients being referred to sexual health clinics for an IUD insertion or refit, it is not necessary for the device to be prescribed and collected from pharmacy by the patient prior to their appointment. Sexual health clinics keep a full range of devices in stock. This practice can sometimes lead to unnecessary waste of devices or delays.

Devon Sexual Health has introduced a new online STI testing kit. The self-test kit is available to order through the service's Personal Health Record (PHR) system. All patients will be able to log into the PHR using an email and mobile number, and tests will be delivered directly to their homes. This may be useful to signpost patients to for routine screening. Patients can order via their personal health record: www.devonsexualhealth.nhs.uk/myphr/