Monday 23 June 2008
Online contraceptive services
Juliet Hillier, Brook’s Head of Communications and Fundraising, said:
“Rather than accessing contraceptive services online Brook strongly encourages young people to access services from a Brook clinic, family planning clinic or their GP where they can access a free and confidential service regardless of their age.
“It is important for young people to discuss their complex sexual health needs face to face with a professional who can help them make informed decisions that are right for them.”
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Notes
Brook is the UK’s leading provider of sexual health services and advice for young people under 25. The charity has more than 40 years’ experience of working with young people and currently has a network of more than 50 services in 18 areas of the England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Jersey.
Brook services provide free and confidential sexual health information, contraception, pregnancy testing, advice and counselling, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and outreach and education work, reaching more than 200,000 young people every year. www.brook.org.uk
