These clinics are open to all young people up to the age of 20 years.  They are provided in both health and non-health settings.  The staff are specially trained and are used to seeing young people.  Some of the clinics have a doctor and nurse but most are staffed by a nurse and a youth worker. 

The staff involve the young people with games, quizzes and provide information on a wide range of health issues that young people may wish to ask about. 

Confidentiality

The service is confidential, however if a young person under 16 years old shares some information which places them or someone else in danger staff may have to share the information disclosed with other agencies.  A full explanation of the policy is displayed at all young people clinics.

Services offered differ from clinic to clinic but all offer:

• Information/advice on all sexual health issues
• STI screening
• Pregnancy testing
• Contraception
• Referral to other services (smoking cessation, mainstream sexual health services)
• FREE Condoms