Useful contacts
Organisations that can offer information and advice on talking to young people about sex, love and relationships.
Parenting
fpa (Family Planning Association)
The UK's leading sexual health charity, enabling people in the UK to make informed choices about sex and to enjoy sexual health. Find information about Speakeasy courses, for parents and carers to talk to children and young people about sex and relationships. fpa runs a sexual health helpline and leaflets, sex and relationships education publications and resources, videos/DVDs,community projects with young people and parents and training programmes.
Speakeasy: 020 7608 5243
Email: speakeasy@fpa.org.uk
Sexual Health Direct Helpline: 0845 122 8690
Northern Ireland helpline: 0845 122 8687
Website: www.fpa.org.uk
NHS: Talking with teens about sex
Provides confidential advice on sexual health, contraception, emergency contraception and pregnancy options.
Website: www.nhs.uk/Livewell/sexualhealth/Pages/Talktoyourteen.aspx
Parentline: Time to talk about sex
Information about sex and relationships from the national charity for parents, including advice from other mums and dads, hints and tips, plus information about groups, workshops and helplines.
Website: www.parentlineplus.org.uk/index.php?id=182
Sexual health
Condom Essential Wear
Sexual Health issues covered for young people, including contraception, prevention of sexually transmitted Infections, sexuality and clinics.
Website: www.condomessentialwear.com
fpa (Family Planning Association)
The UK's leading sexual health charity, enabling people in the UK to make informed choices about sex and to enjoy sexual health. Find information about Speakeasy courses, for parents and carers to talk to children and young people about sex and relationships. fpa runs a sexual health helpline and leaflets, sex and relationships education publications and resources, videos/DVDs,community projects with young people and parents and training programmes.
Speakeasy: 020 7608 5243
Email: speakeasy@fpa.org.uk
Sexual Health Direct Helpline: 0845 122 8690
Northern Ireland helpline: 0845 122 8687
Website: www.fpa.org.uk
SWiSH - So What Is Sexual Health? Information for parents
Providing help and advice to parents, carers and professionals in talking about sex and delivering sex and relationships education, in partnership with Brighton & Hove Primary Care Trust. Also carries information for young people.
Website: www.swish.org.uk/?q=parents/home
Young People's Sexual Health
Suffolk NHS Primary Care's Trust website with information on Sexually Transmitted Infections and how to prevent them.
Website: www.ypsh.net
Young people
Brook
Brook provides young people under 25 with free and confidential sexual health advice through Brook Advisory Centres, outreach work, the Ask Brook telephone helpline and their website.
Helpline: 0800 0185 023
Website: www.brook.org.uk
Like It Is
Created by Marie Stopes International, the UK's leading provider of sexual and reproductive healthcare services, this site contains information on all aspects of sex education and teenage life.
Website: www.likeitis.org.uk
Mind, Body, Soul
Government website aimed at 14-16 year olds, containing information and advice on a range of issues including emotional and sexual health.
Website: www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk
RU Thinking
Information and advice for young adults on love sex and relationships.
Website: www.ruthinking.co.uk
Teenage Health Freak
Website for teenagers, including the facility to e-mail questions on a wide range of medical and sexual issues.
Website: www.teenagehealthfreak.org
The Site
General information and lifestyle website for young people, with a section on sex and relationships.
Website: www.thesite.org.uk
Homosexuality
Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (FFLAG)
National organisation offering support to parents and their gay, lesbian and bisexual sons and daughters, with 18 telephone helplines across the UK, parents' groups which hold regular meetings and useful online booklets.
Helpline: 0845 652 0311
Email: info@fflag.org.uk
Website: www.fflag.org.uk
Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
Information, support and referral for any issue relating to lesbian, gay or bisexual life.
Helpline: 020 7837 7324
Email: admin@llgs.org.uk
Website: www.llgs.org.uk
The Lesbian and Gay Foundation
Accessible community, health and support services for gay, lesbian and bisexual people including face to face counseling, clinical services, a helpline and a range of support groups.
Helpline: 0845 330 3030
Website: www.lgf.org.uk
Staying safe
Chatdanger
How to avoid potential dangers on interactive services online like chat, instant messaging, online games, email and on mobiles.
Website: www.chatdanger.com
Directgov: Staying safe online
Information from the government for young people about staying safe in online chat rooms and message boards.
Website: www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/CrimeAndJustice/KeepingSafe/DG_10027670
Thinkuknow
Information for parents, teachers and young people about how to stay safe on the internet.
Website: www.thinkuknow.co.uk
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