Guidance
This section sumnmarises existing guidance in relation to confidentiality, consent and services for young peole including sexual health provision and termination of pregnancy.
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Abortion
This section provides information on the abortion laws in England, Wales and Scotland, Northern...
Emergency contraception
In 1983 the Attorney General ruled that emergency contraception is not a form of abortion because...
Confidentiality - other professionals
The revised version of Working Together to Safeguard Children from Harm (DfES 2006) provides...
Confidentiality - health professionals
The professional codes of practice of doctors, nurses and other health professionals place a duty...
Consent to medical treatment
Adults, defined as people over the age of 18, are usually regarded as competent to decide their own...
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Facts and figures
In our facts and figures section you will find all the latest stats on young people and sexual...
Campaigns
Brook has a history of creative, innovative campaigns about sexual health for young people. You can...
Have Fun Be Careful
Have fun be careful is our latest campaign for young people. The next burst of activity will be in...
Conference & Awards
More information here about this year's conference - with the theme of gender - and the Brook...
Confidentiality - health professionals
The professional codes of practice of doctors, nurses and other health professionals place a duty...