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Sexual Health Information And Advice
Lifebytes
Covers all aspects of health for young people aged 11 - 14.
www.lifebytes.gov.uk
Mind, Body And Soul
Covers all aspects of health for young people aged 14 - 16.
www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk
School Nurses
Each secondary school in the district has a drop-in session with your school nurse. She can give you individual confidential advice, information and support.
For Young People
Are you thinking about or have you started a sexual relationship? This site gives you up-to-date, local information about sexual health in Kent and tries to respond to your questions and worries. If you live in Kent you can have your personal questions answered by a professional trained in sexual health.
www.foryoungpeople.co.uk
NHS Direct
24 Hour advice line on all health issues. Staffed by nurses giving free and confidential advice and signposts to suitable services in the area.
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Sexually Transmitted Infections
These infections are increasing in the younger age groups of the population. Some of these infections can cause infertility and some cannot be cured. If you have any questions or think that there is the possibility that you have contracted a sexually transmitted disease, you should seek advice as soon as possible. Contact any of the agencies listed above for free confidential advice.
London Lesbian And Gay Switchboard
The LLGS aims to provide an information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual people from all backgrounds throughout the United Kingdom.
www.llgs.org.uk
admin@llgs.org.uk
Family Planning Clinics And Contraceptive Services
Family Planning Association
Free contraception, morning-after pill, information on STDs, pregnancy and general sexual health advice.
www.fpa.org.uk
West Kent Young Women's Project
Provides support for young women aged 11-30 who are experiencing particular disadvantage to identify and realise their full potential.
www.ywca-gb.org.uk/westkent
westkent@ywca.org.uk
Gingerbread
A network of self-help groups for single parents.
www.gingerbread.org.uk
Kent Children's Information Service
Kent's Children's Information Service provides high quality information to parents/carers throughout Kent. They offer up-to-date comprehensive, accurate and impartial information and guidance about childcare, training and other relevant childcare issues.
www.kent.gov.uk/cis
kentcis@kent.gov.uk
Sexual Abuse
Rape Crisis Centre
Support for anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted. They provide confidential telephone and face-to-face counselling, with a safe place for you to talk about decisions you may face.
www.rapecrisis.org.uk
info@rapecrisis.org.uk
Metropolitan Police Advice
Advice for anyone who has been sexually assaulted, and information on police procedures.
www.met.police.uk/sapphire
NSPCC
Advice and support for children suffering abuse or ill treatment.
www.nspcc.org.uk
help@nspcc.org.uk
Childline
24 hour confidential helpline for any young person in trouble or danger.
Call 0800 1111
www.childline.org.uk
You can also talk to any family planning clinic, your GP, a nurse or health worker. If they ask what your appointment is for and you do not want to say, you can just say that it is private.
