Sexual health and welfare

Posted 1 year ago

An important part of physical and mental health

Sexual health and welfare are an important part of physical and mental health, as well as your emotional and social wellbeing. There is a range of services available locally and nationally providing dedicated advice, support and information. 

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National sexual health.

Helpline: +44(0) 300 123 7123

Childline: +44(0) 800 1111 or 

Visit childline.org.uk 

NHS: 111

Family planning association

Information, and advisory support on all aspect of sexual health. 

fpa.org.uk 

Avert 

Information on HIV and AIDS.

avert.org.uk

Brook

Offer free and confidential sexual health advice, contraception and counselling. 

brook.org.uk

NHS

Information and advice about sexual health, including contraception and sexually transmitted infections (STI,s). nhs.uk/worthtalkingabout 

Where can you get checked for an STI?

Services and advice about STI’s and sexual health are readily available throughout England and Wales. If you need to get yourself tested, you can visit:

  •  GPS
  • Family planning clinics
  • Sexual health clinics
  • GUM Clinics
  • Pharmacies
  • University organizations.