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Young people
As a young person in Norfolk you can:
- Receive confidential advice even if you are under 16. Confidentiality can only be breached if the health worker believes you or another person are being seriously hurt in some way.
- Legally have sex once you’re 16.
- Consent to contraceptive treatment even if you are under 16 if the health worker believes you understand what you are doing. However, they will advise you to involve your parents/carers.
- Buy condoms whatever your age.
- Visit your GP on your own and consult another GP if you don’t want to go to your usual doctor.
- Have an abortion, but special rules apply about consent if you are under 16.
- See your medical records even if you are under 16, if you can understand them.
Talking about feelings, worries and concerns can help. Friendly, approachable staff will try to ease any embarrassment you might feel at first.
Your local agencies
Connexions
The government’s information and advice service for all 13-19 year olds, offering support to young people on the issues that matter to them.
Web: www.connexions-norfolk.co.uk
Mancroft Advice Project (MAP)
Offer a range of services to young people ages 11-25 years, including information and advice on sexual health.
Tel: 01603 766994
Web: www.map11-25.org
Embrace young mums
Provide practical help and support to teenage parents, ages 19 years and under.
Tel: 01603 301101
Web: http://www.embrace-supportingyoungparents.org.uk/
Helplines
Sexwise
Advice line for 12 – 18 year olds providing information on sexual health, contraception and relationships.
Tel: 0800 28 29 30
Connexions
The government’s information and advice service for all 13-19 year olds, offering support to young people on the issues that matter to them.
Connexions Direct: 0808 001 3219
Web: www.connexions-direct.com
Brook
Advice to young people under 25 years on all sex related issues.
Tel: 0808 802 1234
Web: www.brook.org.uk
ChildLine
Tel: 0800 1111 (24hr)
Web: www.childline.org.uk
For more information about sex and young people, go to the NHS Choices website
