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Young Persons
Children and Young People Useful Contacts
Did you know:
- Appointments can be arranged with either a female or male GP - just ask!
- You can request and attend your appointment with no parent/guardian present. We would, of course, hope you have discussed any issues with your parents/guardians first, however, what you tell us will be kept confidential if you wish.
- We have a special notice board specifically aimed at young patients for your age.
- Information on sexual health, support groups etc can be found here.
- A suggestions box specifically for you is also in this area - let us know if you want us to improve anything, or ask us any questions. It is anonymous and we will feedback via a poster in the surgery.
- Prescriptions for contraceptives are free.
- We can offer and give emergency contraception at Orchard Court.
Services offered to young patients:
- Contraception advice
- Emergency Contraception - given at Orchard Court, no need to go to the Chemist
- Sexual Health - include advice and treatment for STIs
- Chlamydia testing
- Drugs advice and counselling
- Counselling
- Cervical Cancer (HPV) Vaccination to girls currently aged 14-18 years
Other useful websites for young people
| Organisation | Provision | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Frank | Honest information about drugs | Visit the website |
| Drug Rehab York | Advice and information on drugs and rehab | Visit the website |
| Brook | Free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing advice | Visit the website |
| Terrence Higgins Trust | Information on HIV and sexual health services and campaigns | Visit the website |
| Eric | Children's bowel and bladder charity | Visit the website |