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Come to one of our drop-in sessions for free condoms, pregnancy testing, sexual health advice or a confidential chat. Our friendly team can be found at community venues around Newcastle.
Chlamydia is the most common STI in the UK and is most common in under 25s.It`s sometimes described as a ‘silent’ infection due to the fact about 75% of women and 50% of men with Chlamydia don’t have any obvious signs or symptoms.If you’re under 25, you can get a free STI test in Newcastle. Learn more by visiting brook.org.uk/newcastle-young-people/sti-testing/#Newcastle #STITesting #SexualHealth
If you’re under 25 you can access free pregnancy testing and support through Brook. Come to one of our drop-in sessions where we will support you.You can also get free pregnancy tests from your GP or most sexual health clinics. You can also buy pregnancy tests from most supermarkets and pharmacies.#sexualhealth #pregnancytesting #newcastle
This Black History Month, Brook staff reflect on things to think about when connecting with marginalised communities.#blackhistorymonth #newcastle
If you think you have ADHD but are undiagnosed, the charity @adhd.co.uk has a free online screener.If you meet the criteria for ADHD, you then have the legal right to choose who does your NHS assessment if the NHS waiting list is long. This is called right to choose and is free. ADHD UK have a list of providers and waiting times on their website.If diagnosed with ADHD, treatment and titration can be managed through the provider but may be done through shared care with your GP.#ADHD #ADHDAwarenessMonth #mentalhealth
Learn more about PrEP and HIV by coming to one of our drop-in sessions for a confidential chat.brook.org.uk/newcastle-young-peopleFind out where you can access PrEP by using our Find A Service Tool.brook.org.uk/find-a-service#HIV #PrEP #SexualHealth #HIVPrevention
Content warning: strangulation.There is no safe way to choke someone. If you or someone you know has been choked or strangled during sex, you can seek help from a GP, or from a service like Brook. This is important for your or the other person’s safety, and you will not be judged for reaching out.Strangling/choking without consent is a strong warning sign in abusive relationships. If you feel scared, intimidated, or manipulated by your sexual partner, you can find help from domestic abuse charities, such as @refugecharity, @respect_uk, or @rapecrisisew.
To learn more about the implant, come to one of our drop-in sessions for sexual health advice or a confidential chat. Our friendly team can be found at community venues around Newcastle.brook.org.uk/newcastle-young-people#Newcastle #SexualHealth #Implant
This year`s World Mental Health Day focuses on lived experience. We know that mental and sexual health are undeniably linked. We also believe excellent sexual health and wellbeing is a right.We have many support articles on our website if you`ve got questions about mental health.Visit brook.org.uk/topics/health-and-wellbeing#Newcastle #NewcastleMentalHealth #MentalHealth