Young People

A new website www.hey-babe.co.uk has launched for young people in Leicester covering advice on relationships, contraception, pregnancy, STIs and much more.

Watch our video drama series about a group of Leicester teens and what they get up to at a party. Share your opinions, ask us a question or check out profiles of the characters. Mission: Be Aware, Be Educated  

The Weekender is a new anonymous and confidential health service for 13-25 year olds that does not need an appointment. It's a drop in service close to the city centre that it is open until late at the weekend, so is very handy for people who are unwell at the weekend. The issues it covers include: sexual health and STIs; relationships; sexuality; drugs; alcohol; healthy eating; mental health (including depression); contraception; pregnancy; termination; and all other general health issues.

Opening Hours -

Friday  3.00pm - 8.00pm

Saturday 11.00am - 4.00pm

Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm

Monday 3.00pm - 8.00pm

The Weekender is located within Bowling Green Street Health Centre, 2nd Floor, Leicester, LE1 6AS

For free friendly confidential unbiased sympathetic advice on contraception, pregnancy, safer sex, STI's  visit www.choices-leics.org.uk or contact them on 0116 2898 969.  

For clear facts about drugs & alcohol for young people in Leicester, Leicestershire visit www.lcp-trust.org.uk or call 0116 2229559.

The Read Me guide below has been designed by young people for young people. It includes information on where young people can get free condoms, Chlamydia tests, pregnancy tests, contraceptive advice and service, pregnancy options as well as information on young people's rights, the law, and where young people can go to talk about relationships and sexual health matters.

Condom Essential Wear

This site has all you need to know to keep healthy, stay safe and make condoms a fun and essential part of your sex life- condomessentialwear.co.uk*

Want Respect, Use a Condom

 Want Respect? Use a condom has delivered impressive results so far. The campaign messages have been rolled out via ads on satellite television, national radio stations, highly targeted music magazines and selected cinemas. These messages have made a significant and measurable impact on the target audience and their attitude to condom use - myspace.com/wantrespect*

*Leicester City Council is not responsible for the content and services available on external websites.

Connexions

Local advice on sex, relationships, education, employment, careers, housing, money and health for 13-19 year olds - view Connexions website. 

Sexwise

For free confidential advice on sex, relationships and contraception, ring Sexwise 0800 28 29 30 7 days a week 7am - midnight.