Young Peoples Sexual Health Clinics- What are they like?

We won't tell anyone what you tell us (unless you ask us to). We don't tell parents (even if you are under 16), or your GP

What happens at young peoples clinics? When you come in you speak to the receptionist. She asks your name and makes a set of notes (so the doctors and nurses can make notes -their memories aren't big enough to remember everything about everyone). The notes stay locked in the clinic cupboard. No-one else can get to them because we keep the key. The nurse or doctor will call you for a chat. They'll ask why you came, try to sort any problems, and answer any questions. The doctors are all female. More good news:

• You don't have to talk about anything you don't want to.
• You don't need an examination to get contraception.
• You can ask about anything , even if it seems stupid
  

Young peoples clinics are family planning clinics for people under 20. Family Planning Clinics provide contraception (all methods), emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, pre-pregnancy advice, termination of pregnancy counselling, cervical smears, advice about sexual matters. Condoms can protect you against sexually transmitted infections ( including HIV ) and pregnancy. Condoms are FREE at all our clinics

For appointments, advice and information, the department can be contacted 9am-5pm Monday to Friday by ringing 01294 323228/6. Clinics can be contacted directly during the time they are running.