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Alcohol & safer drinking

Every year, young people drink less alcohol. But for some, drinking heavily and getting drunk is still a risk

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Asking for help

Oxfordshire is a great place to grow up, be successful, and get the help you need help to get the best start in life.

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Cannabis

Cannabis is illegal in the UK and evidence shows it may be particularly risky for young people

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Choosing contraception

There lots of different kinds of safe, reliable contraception available from your health service

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Condoms & Safety C-Card

The safety C-Card is a way of getting free condoms and sexual health advice for all young people aged under 25 in Oxfordshire

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Disability and employment

When young people with disabilities start work, training, or take part in work experience, their rights are protected

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Drugs

Children and young people in Oxfordshire can get help if there are issues with drugs or substance use

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eet support service

The EET Support Service provides one-to-one support for young people aged 16-18 Not in Employment, Education or Training who need extra help to re-engage with learning.

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Emergency Contraception

If your contraception has failed, you can take steps to prevent getting pregnant, find out how

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Finding a GP (Doctor)

Everyone should be registered with a local GP (Doctor) so that they can get health support and treatment

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Help to find work

Support is available to help young people access education, training or other opportunities in Oxfordshire

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Illegal Highs

New drug-like substances are sometimes known as ‘legal highs.' But they are illegal and have serious health risks. People who buy and sell 'legal highs' are breaking the law.

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Local Training Providers

Local training providers offer alternative options for 16+ learning, including community-based programmes, engagement, and specialist support

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Ready or Not & the Law

Most people do not have sex until after the age of consent (16). Many people leave it for longer. How can you know if you are ready to have sex?