The Community Vasectomy service will provide an option of either a 1 stage or 2 stage vasectomy procedures carried out under local anaesthetic, using the ‘no scalpel’ technique, in community settings.

The health professional will promote the 2 stage process for vasectomy as this ensures the patient has a 2 week cooling off period before having permanent sterilisation.

The service clinics may be provided between core hours (9:00 - 17:00) but where possible there should also be out of hours provision in order to meet patient need and provide patient choice.

The service will offer advice to other primary and secondary healthcare professionals as necessary.

The service will be patient-focused, safe and effective, equitable and cost effective.

The Community Vasectomy service will provide an option of either a one stage or 2 stage vasectomy procedures carried out under local anaesthetic, using the ‘no scalpel’ technique, in community settings.

The health professional will promote the 2 stage process for vasectomy as this ensures the patient has a two week cooling off period before having permanent sterilisation.

The service clinics may be provided between core hours (9:00 - 17:00) but where possible there should also be out of hours provision in order to meet patient need and provide patient choice.

The service will offer advice to other primary and secondary healthcare professionals as necessary.

The service will be patient-focused, safe and effective, equitable and cost effective.