Do you have issues which you wish to speak with a GP without your parent/guardian present?
Any child under the age of 16 can be seen by a health professional without the knowledge or consent of their parent/guardian if the health professional feels this is appropriate. Please speak to a member of our team if you have any concerns.
Immunisations for young people
This guide is for young people in school years 7 to 13, and their parents or guardians. It outlines and explains: the immunisations that are given to young people usually when they are still at school, why these immunisations are needed, and what side effects they might have.
The guide also answers some of the most common questions about these immunisations. In particular, it describes the HPV vaccine for girls that protects against cervical cancer, the Td/IPV vaccine that boosts the protection you got as a child and the MenACWY vaccine. If you have any questions or want more information, talk to your doctor, school nurse or the practice nurse at your doctor’s surgery.
Details of other sources of information are given on page 17 of this booklet.
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Are you aged 16 plus? Starting to do things on your own can be a little scary, so we thought it would be a great idea to let you know what we can help you with and also give you some useful links.
We can help you with
- Total confidentiality and online booking
- Male and female doctors
- Sexual health advice including contraception and signposting to other services
- Support with alcohol and drug abuse and signposting to other services
- Help and support for quitting smoking and signposting to other services
- Concerns about mental health issues
- Any other health and well-being worries or concern
Online Services / NHS App
If you already had an account under your parent/guardian’s account you may now need to re-register for your own online service account. This will allow you to manage your own appointment booking/prescription ordering. you may also be interested in the NHS App which provides access to the same services but also includes a wide range of health information for users. See the link below for further information.
Mental Health and Counselling Help for teenagers and young adults
CHOOSE WELL GUIDE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
XenZone is a provider of online mental health services for children, young people and adults. Kooth, from XenZone, is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use.
See below link to their website for further information
https://www.kooth.com/index.html
ESCAYP offer counselling & therapeutic play for children & young people aged 3-21 years.
ESCAYP is available for children and young people offering a supportive empathic environment in which they feel secure and safe, therefore enabling them to explore their issues. We work alongside existing agencies where appropriate and with consent.
It is our intention to enable children and young people to explore their issues ‘off the record’ (with the exception of Safeguarding issues) We are completely independent and work closely with Children’s Centres, schools and other accessible venues to enable the best possible access to our service.
Waiting Times
Escayp aims to place most Children and Young People with a counsellor within 12 – 24 weeks from receiving the referral.
Is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional well-being and mental health of children and young people. They provide expert knowledge and resources for young people, their parents and professionals through a Parents’ Helpline, online resources, training and development, outreach work and publications.
CAMHS information for children and young people
Growing up is not easy, and sometimes it’s hard to cope with whatever life throws at you.
Child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) can help if you:
- feel sad or like you do not want to be here any more
- have problems with your family, friends or at school
- hurt yourself or want to hurt yourself
- feel anxious and scared
- have problems with eating and food
- have trouble talking or sleeping
- hear voices or see things
- feel angry or are struggling to control your behaviour or temper
- find it hard to concentrate or get on with friends
- have to check or repeat things, or worry about germs
- do not like yourself or have low self-confidence
You can be referred to CAMHS by your parents, teacher, social worker or GP.
If you’re old enough (over the age of 16), you can refer yourself.
Find child and adolescent mental health services near you
Get help and support for problems like depression, anxiety, self-harm, stress, bullying, eating disorders or self-esteem.
Check out our mental health hub
The Royal College of Psychiatrists also has information for young people, parents and carers about young people’s mental health.
Butterflies Juniors encourages and supports females 11-15 years to talk about their feelings in an alternative environment. Studies have shown that exercise can release endorphins to energise your spirits and lift your mood. Talking isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a way to take care of your wellbeing and help cope with problems.
Come and join our FREE circuit training and support session offering you a safe place to speak.
https://www.butterfliesmentalhealth.co.uk/juniors
LUKE’S LADS JUNIORS
Luke’s Lads Juniors encourages and supports males 11-15 years to talk about their feelings in an alternative environment. Studies have shown that exercise can release endorphins to energise your spirits and lift your mood. Talking isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a way to take care of your wellbeing and help cope with problems.
Come and join our FREE 30 minute circuit training and 15 minute support session offering you a safe place to speak.
