We are aware that young people may prefer to make their own appointments as often these are made by family members – we now have on-line appointments and will soon have SMS messaging available please call in and have a chat to the Reception staff who can help you with registering for on-line services. If you are at school or college we do offer appointments outside of these times. Our Receptionists are here to help you and signpost you to the correct Health Care Professional that you may require, they are friendly and helpful and ensure we always protect your confidentiality. Please talk to us.
We also have a patient participation group that meets quarterly and a large virtual group. We are keen to hear young people’s views and suggestions on how we can reach young people and improve our services further. Please ring the Practice and ask to speak to the Practice Manager or contact the Chair of our Patient Participation Group.
Contraception
https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Sexandyoungpeople/Pages/Gettingcontraception.aspx Contraception is free for most people in the UK, and there are 15 types to choose from. Find out what’s available and where you can get it.
Watch a video on the different types of contraception
Contraceptive methods protect against pregnancy, so if you use contraception correctly you can have sex without worrying about getting pregnant or getting someone pregnant.
Most methods of contraception won’t protect you against catching or passing on a sexually transmitted infection https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/STIs/Pages/STIs-hub.aspx . Condoms are the only method that protects against both STIs and pregnancy. Protect your own and your partner’s health by using condoms as well as your chosen method of contraception.
Will they tell my parents?
Contraception services are free and confidential, including for people under 16 years old. This means that the doctor or nurse won’t tell your parents, or anyone else, as long as they believe that you’re mature enough to understand the information and decisions involved. There are strict guidelines for healthcare professionals who work with people under 16. If they believe that there’s a risk to your safety and welfare, they may decide to tell your parents.
Young Carers
Warwickshire Young Carers’ Project help improve the lives of Young Carers across Warwickshire by offering free and confidential support.
They work with young carers from the age of 8 upwards, and aim to help make a difference to their lives by encouraging them to take time out to relax, take a break and to realise their own dreams.
They don’t have all the answers, but we will try to find them for any Young Carers who go to them for help or support. There are many ways they can help you – just click on the links to find out how.
Warwickshire Young Carers’ Project is an independent local charity that tailors the help, support and advice they offer to the individual needs of each Young Carer. For more information, please get in touch with them.
https://www.warwickshireyoungcarers.org.uk/
REACH – Counselling and Support for 5-18 year Olds
Reach is a community based children and young people’s service for 5-18 year olds delivered by Mind and Relate.
Reach offers a range of services and self help tools supporting children and young people to manage their emotional well-being. They offer confidential counselling support online – with online live chat drop in service and online booked appointments which you can access from your own home or school or anywhere you can access a PC safely.
Services also include:
- Counselling – Face to face or on-line
- Therapeutic Group Work
- Peer Support Groups
- On line self help tools and activities
- We provide these services at our own centres, at schools and other community venues. Our staff team includes Counsellors, Primary Mental Health Workers, Occupational Therapists and volunteers. Whilst attending the Reach service, any child or young person has the right to:
- request a different worker
- access any information that we hold about them
- refuse the service, if they do not want to engage
How to contact us: t: 024 7771 2277 https://reachcyp.org.uk/
