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For many it’s an exciting time, a time of personal development, experimentation, forming new and personal relationships and also a time when you have to take responsibility for your own health.
Feeling good about yourself:
Contraception is a term used to prevent pregnancy. There are several methods of contraception. It’s important that you choose the one that right for you.
The only method of contraception that offers protection from sexually transmitted infections as well as preventing unintended pregnancy.
Are you under 25? Register onto the c-card Scheme. A c-card enables you to get FREE condoms Find out more about c-card, visit City scheme. Register on campus at the University Health Service, Cripps Health Centre, University Park. (you don’t need to be a registered patient to register onto C-Card) or at Sutton Bonington Student Services Centre.
You can use your card at:
There are 15 types of contraception available in the U.K. find out about the different types and how they work by visiting the NHS Livewell website.
The University Health Service provides a full range of contraceptive services including emergency contraception to registered patients. Emergency contraception can be obtained from:
Visit the NHS Choices website to find your nearest contraceptive service.
If you’re concerned get checked out. The University Health Service offers free testing and screening for STI's, book your appointment now . This service is only available to registered patients.
If you're not registered at The University Health Service, then get tested at your nearest GU Medicine (GUM) clinic. You can also get tested at HealthyU events throughout the year. Check out the events pages for events and dates.
Find out more about sexual health services and where to get tested on the NHS choices website by entering your postcode.
It affects around 1in 10 sexually active young people and is the most common STI in the U.K. It’s a big concern because most people don’t have any symptoms the good news is testing and treatment is simple and free.
Get screened on campus!
Relate offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face, by phone and through the Relate website.
If you want to talk, seek support or just want some information, your Students' Union LGBT Network can help. Its free to join and a confidential service is available.
In an emergency, call 999. You can report an incident to the Nottinghamshire Police (non-emergency calls) on 0300 300 9999. For someone to talk to, visit the University Counselling Service. Visit these other useful contacts.
University Park Nottingham, NG7 2RD
telephone: +44 (0) 115 951 5151 fax: +44 (0) 115 951 3666 email: enquiries@nottingham.ac.uk