YOUNG PEOPLE
We would like to think we are as
friendly as possible for teenagers.
We do realise that the practice can
often seem a difficult place to deal
with but we are here to help.
Conversations that you have with us
are confidential, that means we do
not discuss them with other people.
You do NOT have to tell the
Receptionist why you need to see the
doctor.
If you need to fit in around school
times then we will do our best. If
you think you need emergency
contraception (the “morning after”
pill): You simply contact the
surgery and ask for an URGENT
APPOINTMENT. You DON’T have to
explain why. If it is a weekend,
contact your local pharmacy as some
pharmacies also provide this
service.
Also, tell us what you would like to
have information about on this
section of the web site, use the
contact us form and write to Diane
the Practice Manager.
HPV Update: Catch-up programme
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Human
Papilloma Virus Vaccine
(commonly known as the HPV
vaccine). A national
campaign to provide young
women with protection
against HPV 16 and 18 was
announced by the Department
of Health in May 2008
through the provision of a
HPV vaccination. |
From autumn 2008,
the vaccine will be offered every
year to 12- to 13-year-old girls
(school year 8).
A three-year catch-up programme will
also start from autumn 2008 and will
offer the vaccine to older girls
aged 13-18. The first part of the
catch-up campaign provides funding
for the HPV vaccination to be made
available to 17 - 18 year old women
in 2008/09. i.e. those born between
01.09.1990 and 31.08.1991.
In early November 2008, letters are
being sent to all girls registered
with the surgery in this age group
inviting them to receive the
vaccination. If you are in this
17-18 age group and do not receive
the letter please contact the
surgery.
Further catch-up campaigns will
follow to ensure all girls are
offered the vaccination.
For more information on HPV vaccine
please get in touch with your health
visitor, practice nurse, GP or see
www.immunisation.nhs.uk/Vaccines/HPV
CLICK HERE to download
Beating Cervical Cancer leaflet.
Other Useful contacts:
www.ccardfreecondoms.co.uk
www.teenagehealthfreak.org
Medical questions can be asked
and answered by email.
www.tht.org.uk
Information about HIV/AIDS and
sexual health
www.likeitis.org.uk
Contraception and relationship
advice
www.brook.org.uk
GUM Clinic Royal United Hospital
Bath (01225) 824558
Keynsham Clinic, Park Road,
Keynsham (0117) 9862423
Off The record Young People’s
Helpline (freephone) 0800
3895551
SEXWISE Free confidential advice
about sex, relationships or
contraception for under 18’s
Tel: (0800) 28 29 30 (Freephone)
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