<P> During the 1960s, social and sexual attitudes changed dramatically . The combined pill was first prescribed in FPA clinics in 1961 and within ten years was being used by over one million women . This highly reliable method brought a new sense of sexual freedom to men and women . </P> <P> By 1970, FPA clinics were offering advice and treatment, without restriction . In 1974, FPA handed their network of over 1,000 clinics to the NHS when contraception became free for all . Family planning is still part of the health service . </P> <P> The organisation's first administrator was Margaret Pyke OBE . Following Pyke's death in 1967, Jean Medawar took over as chairwoman . </P> <P> As of 2010, the President of FPA is Baroness Gould of Potternewton; Vice Presidents include Jacqui Lait, Joan Ruddock MP, and Baroness Tonge and the charity is supported by a number of patrons . Additionally FPA is steered by a Board of Trustees of 12; the Chair is Dr Val Day and the Vice Chair is Paul Woodward . In January 2008, Julie Bentley became the Chief Executive, taking over from Anne Weyman OBE, who previously led the organisation for 11 years . </P>

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