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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Cannabis
Cannabis is illegal in the UK and evidence shows it may be particularly risky for young people
Child Sexual Exploitation
Child sexual exploitation is a form of child abuse where an adult targets a vulnerable child, often during their teenage years, to sexual abuse them
Choosing contraception
There lots of different kinds of safe, reliable contraception available from your health service
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
Consent
Before doing anything intimate with anyone else you should have consent – even for kissing
Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is when someone is being hurt or victimised by their partner. It is a crime.
Drugs
Children and young people in Oxfordshire can get help if there are issues with drugs or substance use
Education for Children in Care
When you’re being looked after you get extra help to make sure your education continues successfully
Emergency Contraception
If your contraception has failed, you can take steps to prevent getting pregnant, find out how
Finding a GP (Doctor)
Everyone should be registered with a local GP (Doctor) so that they can get health support and treatment
Going into care
Young people who are looked after are provided with help by their workers to understand their care
Having your say about care
Children in care have the right to have a say in how they are cared for and have their voice heard
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.
Leaving Care
Information about support for young people leaving care
LGBTQ
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Questioning - find out more about sexuality and gender identity.
Pornography
Viewing pornography can harm your health - and get you in trouble with the law
Pregnancy Choices
When you are pregnant, you have choices
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?
School Health Nurse
Find out about the School Health Nurse service and how they can help you