Teenage Health

Men ACWY vaccine

Teenagers and "fresher" students going to university for the first time are advised to have a vaccination to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, which can be deadly.

• Visit the NHS website to find out more

Contraception

Oral & Injectable Contraception: All doctors and specialist nurses provide this service.

Coils (IUD/IUS) & The Contraception Implant (Nexplanon): Please ask the receptionist which doctor can offer this service for you.

See below for more information on different types of contraception.

• Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill 
• Intrauterine Device (The Coil)
• Progestogen Only Pill
• Emergency Contraception
• Contraception After Having a Baby
• Vasectomy
• Contraceptive Injection
• Nexplanon® - The Contraceptive Implant
• Condom (Sheath)
• Intrauterine System

Chlamydia Screening Programme

What is chlamydia? How do you get it? Why is it a big deal? What are the symptoms? What if I'm pregnant? What is the Chlamydia screen? and more about sexual health visit NHS Chlamydia Screening Programme.

For free and confidential Chlamydia screening, ask your GP or practice nurse for a pack – we can text the result to your mobile phone.

Teenage Health Useful Sites

• Eatwell - Teenagers’ healthy eating
• Teenweightwise - This site offers advice on healthy eating for teenagers.
• Anti-Cervical Cancer Vaccination for teenage girls
• Talk to Frank - The A-Z of drugs and ways to help kick the habit.
• Teenage Health Freak - Teenage health problems discussed.
• Visit TheSite - A health website designed specifically for teenagers and under 24's. Provides specific Information on registering with a GP.
• Visit Netdoctor Q and A's - Hundreds of health issues experienced by teenagers; written by doctors.
• Off The Record - Offers counselling support and information for young people aged 11-25.
• Bullying UK - Help on dealing with bullies.
• For more information about young people and doctor confidentiality visit BBC Health.