Accessing Sexual Health Services & Support

Aims To learn about Brighton & Hove’s sexual health services, especially those specifically for young people To understand your rights when it comes to accessing information and services relating to your sexual health and wellbeing To identify the roles of different community organisations and public agencies in meeting the needs of people with relationship, or drug, alcohol and tobacco problems, and their families.

Learning Outcomes You know where you, your partners, and your friends can go in Brighton & Hove if they need some advice/information about condoms, emergency contraception, normal contraception, STI testing, drug, alcohol and tobacco problems. You can identify at least two people or services who can help support your sexual health and wellbeing

Ground Rules Listen to one another Respect other people’s right to express their point of view (even if you don’t agree) Remember that not everyone wants to do the same things you want to do, and that everyone has different levels of experience Remember that you have the right to challenge and question, but that you must do so appropriately Value the diversity of the group Think carefully before making any personal comments Don’t ask personal questions Remember that everything said must be kept confidential Laugh with each other, but not at each other Anything else?

We are not assuming that you are having sex now, or are planning to have sex soon- we know that everyone decides to have sex at different times The best place to have sexual relationships is within a permanent and committed partnership We just want to make sure that you understand how to access the services that are available to you, when you do need them

The C-Card The C-Card provides anyone under the age of 25 with access to free condoms & lube.

1.You have a chat about safer sex with someone who has been trained to give out the c-card (youth worker, school nurse, volunteer, GP, etc) 2.At the end of the chat, you are given a C-Card, 6 condoms, and a sachet of lube. The c-card has eight squares on the back, each of which entitles you to 6 free condoms. 3.You can then go anywhere that is part of the scheme, and show your c-card to get free condoms. To find out where you can go (if you don’t want to get them from your school), visit When card is full (8 visits) you need to ‘check in’ and get a new card issued. How Does the C-Card Work?

SWISH Website First point of contact to find out about information and services relating to your sexual health Aims to increase young people’s knowledge of sexual health and teenage pregnancy issues and increase awareness of services in B&H.

SWISH provides information about sex, sexual health, and relationships for people living or working in Brighton & Hove

SWAY Drop-In Clinics Sex Worries and You Clinics –SWAY clinics are free sexual health drop-in clinics set up specifically for young people at different GP practices throughout the city. You can get sexual health screens, pregnancy tests, contraception, emergency contraception, Chlamydia screenings, and general advice and information. You don’t need to be registered at the practice to visit the SWAY clinic. For a list of clinic times and locations, see

The Claude Nicol Centre web page

The Claude Nicol Centre Local GUM Clinic (best place to go for STI testing!) Information on all aspects of sexual health Full sexual health & HIV testing Treatment for STIs Emergency contraception; Support and information following sexual assault or rape Free condoms and lubricant. Telephone: Drop Ins: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8.30am-10.30am. Booked appointments are available through the week and there are late clinics Mon-Thurs Under 19s clinic pm Thursdays

Morley Street CASH Clinic

Contraception & Sexual Health Clinic –Free condoms –Contraception –Emergency Contraception –Smear Testing (for over 25’s) –Chlamydia Screening –Pregnancy Testing, Counselling and Support –Referral for terminations Free and confidential Drop-In Monday to Friday 2pm – 7pm Under 19 Drop-In Saturday 10am – 12 noon Telephone:

Allsorts is a project based in Brighton to support young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, or unsure of their sexuality. Drop-ins and 1:1 support Allsorts Youth Project

Allsorts Youth Project Web Page

your best source of drug and alcohol information, plus advice on where to get help in Brighton and Hove. Drugs A-Z

They provide free, confidential help and advice to young people (and their families) ru-ok? is the young person's substance misuse service for Brighton & Hove

Brighton & Hove Youth is the Brighton & Hove City councils facebook for young people aged 13 to 19 or up to 25 with special needs. This site will show local events, activities and provide links to information websites on issues relevant to young people.

Other services.. Youth Advice Centre (YAC) –Blatchington Rd Young People’s Centre (YPC) –Ship St Safe & Sorted (Youth Advice) –Hodshrove Lane

Helplines & websites Sexwise (under 18’s): Confidential advice on sex, contraception & relationships. Sexual Health Direct: Brooks: SWISH:

Key Points Under 16’s have a right to confidential support, advice and services Regardless of whether or not you are actually having sex, you have the right to information and support. You should be comfortable accessing services and support before you have sex