4YP for Young People

 Pembroke Road Surgery is a ‘4YP’ Practice.

4YP Bristol aims to make services more 'young person friendly' so that young people know that they can be assured of receiving prompt, confidential help and advice for health issues, with a special emphasis on sexual health, relationships and contraception.

Participating clinics, pharmacies and surgeries have to meet certain standards including confidentiality and accessibility.

The service is available to young people under the age of 25, whether or not they are currently registered with the Practice. Special cards are made available for fast-track appointment requests, free condoms are supplied on the 'C-card' scheme, chlamydia testing is encouraged and contraceptive advice offered.

As part of this service the Nursing Team send out leaflets to teenagers inviting them into the Practice for a general health check with their routine vaccinations at 14-15 years of age. This also opens the opportunity for discussion with regard to contraception, sexual health and lifestyle issues. The leaflet also provides internet links for accessing support agencies.

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