Young People

All of our staff (Doctors, Nurses, HCAs, Care Navigators and Administrators) are bound by a professional code which means that even if you are under the age of 16 you have the same right to confidentiality as an adult. We will not pass on any information about your visit to anyone unless we feel you are in serious danger ( a very rare situation) and even then we would always discuss this with you first. Please visit our webpage for further information.

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If you’re looking for information about sexual health and contraception services in York and North Yorkshire, you’ve come to the right place. We offer confidential, free and friendly services that are available to everyone.

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Welcome to the home of wellbeing and mental health for young people in North Yorkshire. We’re here to help you find the right help and support for you, to help you stay well, whatever is going on in your life.

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Looking after your sexual health Sexual health is an important part of physical and mental health as well as your emotional and social wellbeing. It’s important to take care of your sexual health and to talk about sex and relationships with your loved ones.

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We are the independent national champion for people who use health and social care services. We’re here to find out what matters to people, and help make sure their views shape the support they need.

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It can be very difficult to talk to people when you’re having problems with your mental health. Doc Ready helps you prepare for the first time you visit a Doctor to discuss your mental health.

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Young Minds is leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever their challenges.

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Want someone to understand or advice to help a friend? Kooth offers free, safe and anonymous online support for young people.

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Whether you’re moving to secondary school, jumping into the world of work, starting a new relationship or just feeling a bit stressed, we’ve asked those who’ve been through it to share their wisdom.

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Tees, Esk and Wear Valley Foundation Trust have worked with Academic Health Science Network to develop a site full of advice, ideas and online courses to support young people with their mental health and wellbeing.

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BUZZ US is a text messaging service for young people aged 11-18. Young people across North Yorkshire are able to text 07520 631168 regarding any Mental Health and Wellbeing issues and receive advice, support and signposting from one of the Compass Buzz Wellbeing Workers.

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Our Hear to Help helpline is for anyone in the Harrogate District, Hambleton or Richmondshire needing a safe, confidential place to talk about emotional wellbeing issues such as grief, low mood anxiety etc.

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On healthtalk.org you can find out about what it’s like to live with a health condition, by watching other people share their stories. Our health affects every aspect of our lives. This website helps to prepare you for what’s ahead, beyond the symptoms and treatments. Healthtalk.org contains hundreds of real people’s stories. These stories are collected by academic researchers who interview people in their own homes, using their own words.

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Many people with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) do not get symptoms, so it’s worth getting tested even if you feel fine. If you think you have an STI, the earlier you’re tested, the sooner treatment can be given if it’s needed. An STI can be passed from one person to another through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal and oral sex. STIs can pass between men and women, and from women to women and men to men.

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Meditation app. Learn to relax. 10mins free for 10 days then small subscription.

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Papyrus (Prevention of Young Suicide) gives advice and support for young people who feel like they want to take their own life, and all their advice is confidential.

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The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. There to help young people take on any challenge they are facing – from mental health to money problems, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to them online or by using their free, confidential helpline.

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Like adults, young people (aged 16 or 17) are presumed to have sufficient capacity to decide on their own medical treatment, unless there’s significant evidence to suggest otherwise.

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