Whether you are a young person, or the parent/guardian/carer of a young person, the 0-19 team are here to offer you advice, support and information to help you and your family be as healthy as possible. We offer all young people the following:
- A “drop in” session at your secondary school - This is run by a school nurse where a young person can get confidential advice about any physical, sexual, or mental health concerns
- Nurses support health education and promotion in schools
- Young people attending the Youth Offending Team will be offered a universal assessment
All immunisations in this age range are offered by
Vaccination UK.
- In year 8 all girls are offered the HPV (cervical cancer) vaccine
- Diphtheria/Tetanus/Polio and Men ACWY are now given in year 9
We realise being a teenager can be tough and want to help you in any way we can, for example:
- Health needs/medical problems
- If you feel depressed, stressed or anxious
- Having problems with relationships
- Want contraceptive advice, including emergency contraception
- Are concerned about your sexual health
- Have questions about your identity
- Having problems going to the toilet
- If you don’t feel safe, either at home, at school or outside of school
- If you are caring for a parent who is ill or disabled
- If you want help with quitting smoking
- Advice about alcohol and drug use
- Want help managing your weight and healthy eating
Below are links to a wide range of websites and online leaflets. These are all based on the most up to date advice and information:
General Advice
NHS website - Child Health
NHS website - Teen Boys Health
NHS website - Teen Girl Health
KOOTH - On Line Counselling Service
BEAM - Emotional Health and Well-Being Service
Teenagers Concern
NHS website - Teenagers and Sleep NHS website - Bedwetting
ERIC - Teenage Continence
NHS website - Sex and Young People
Teenager as Carers
NHS website - Being a Carer
