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How to engage vulnerable young people in accessing sexual health 

Laura Hamzic is Brook’s Director of Digital and Communications. In this blog she shares some practical tips on how to engage at-risk young people in accessing sexual health support and…

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How to talk to your child about consent

Consent is a topic we often get asked about at Brook, and many parents worry about how to broach this topic with their children. In this blog, Nicola Rowe, a Brook…

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4 ways to tackle misogyny among young people

This International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Alice Hoddinott, an Education and Wellbeing Specialist at Brook talks about her experience teaching about gender in schools and 4…

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My experience as a research placement student at Brook 

Kerry Miller is a postgraduate researcher at the University of Sheffield. In this blog, Kerry talks about her experience working for Brook as a research placement student on the Condoms…

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6 tips to build critical thinking and digital literacy in the classroom

In the world of AI, deepfakes, filters, influencers and myths rampant on social media, critical thinking skills have never been more important. In this blog, Rebecca Cant, Brook’s Resource Development…

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Black figures in sexual health and wellbeing that you need to know about 

Rebekah Peters is Brook’s Media and Communications Officer. For Black History Month, she talks about some of the Black people within the sexual health and wellbeing space who have inspired…

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A week’s work experience with Brook 

Issabella Patel is a member of Brook’s 16-19 Participation Advisory Group. This year she did her Year 12 work experience with Lisa Hallgarten, Brook’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs….

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World Menopause Day: How Brook has been breaking stigma in 2024

World Menopause Day is a day to raise awareness, break stigma and highlight the support available for people going through menopause. In this blog, Abby, a Women’s Health Specialist at…

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What Equality, Diversity and Inclusion work really involves

Kenya Scarlett is Brook’s new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead. Their role involves working on Brook’s internal EDI action plans and strategy, and occasionally inputting into our external work. In…

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How films can help us improve our trauma-informed practice

For #SHW24 we’re exploring the links between mental health and sexual health. Rachel Gambling is a Health Promotion Specialist for Brook Southend. Outside of her work for Brook, she writes film…

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Exploring the links between Menstruation, Contraception, and Wellbeing 

For #SHW24 we’re exploring the links between mental health and sexual health. In this blog, Brook’s Data and Insights Team – Dr Tristin Agtarap and Jessica Winters – share early…

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Bridging the Gap: an integrated approach to mental and sexual healthcare 

For #SHW24 we’re exploring the links between mental health and sexual health. Ceri Evans, BASHH Board Member and President of the Society of Sexual Health Advisers explains why an integrated…

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Understanding and Addressing the Rise of Sextortion Among Young People 

For #SHW24 we’re exploring the links between mental health and sexual health. In this blog, Eloise Brame, Brook’s Senior Safeguarding Coordinator, explains the worrying rise in sextortion and what professionals…