Young People

Axess Sexual Health
Axess runs Warrington's main clinic in the Bath St Health and Wellbeing Centre. This clinic clinic can provide help to people with sexual concerns.
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Bitesize
Whether you’re moving to secondary school, jumping into the world of work, starting a new relationship or just feeling a bit stressed, we’ve asked those who’ve been through it to share their wisdom.
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Consent to treatment for young people
Like adults, young people (aged 16 or 17) are presumed to have sufficient capacity to decide on their own medical treatment, unless there's significant evidence to suggest otherwise.​​​​​​​
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Doc Ready
It can be very difficult to talk to people when you’re having
problems with your mental health. Doc Ready helps you prepare for the first time you visit a Doctor to discuss your mental health.​​​​​​​
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Headspace (age 12yrs+)
Meditation app. Learn to relax. 10mins free for 10 days then small subscription.​​​​​​​
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Healthtalk
On healthtalk.org you can find out about what it’s like to live with a health condition, by watching other people share their stories.Our health affects every aspect of our lives. This website helps to prepare you for what’s ahead, beyond the symptoms and treatments.Healthtalk.org contains hundreds of real people’s stories. These stories are collected by academic researchers who interview people in their own homes, using their own words.​​​​​​​
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Healthwatch
We are the independent national champion for people who use health and social care services. We’re here to find out what matters to people, and help make sure their views shape the support they need.
03000 683 000​​​​​​​
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Happy? Ok? Sad?
We all deserve to enjoy life and feel good about ourselves. Sometimes however life can be tough.Whether you’re feeling great and want to stay that way, you’re a bit fed up; or you’re struggling to manage your feelings, this site has links to information and tips ranging from how to boost your mood, to where to get help if you’re unable to cope.​​​​​​​
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Kooth
Want someone to understand or advice to help a friend? Kooth offers free, safe and anonymous online support for young people.​​​​​​​
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Mermaids
Mermaids has been supporting trans and gender-diverse children, young people, and their families since 1995.
0808 801 0400​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Mind Works mental health drop-in
Are you 17 and under?Worried about your Mental Health?Want to talk to someone?If you have any worries about your mental health and wellbeing, you can come along to our weekly Mind Works drop-in clinics so you can speak to a mental health professional about any concerns you have.No matter how big or small, our staff will talk to you and ask questions about your difficulties, then offer advice and signpost you to other local services that can help if needed.​​​​​​​
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One you
Looking after your sexual health Sexual health is an important part of physical and mental health as well as your emotional and social wellbeing. It's important to take care of your sexual health and to talk about sex and relationships with your loved ones.​​​​​​​
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Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. We believe that no young person should have to struggle alone with thoughts of suicide.
0800 068 4141​​​​​​​
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Sexual health
Many people with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) do not get symptoms, so it's worth getting tested even if you feel fine. If you think you have an STI, the earlier you're tested, the sooner treatment can be given if it's needed.An STI can be passed from one person to another through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal and oral sex.STIs can pass between men and women, and from women to women and men to men.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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The Mix

The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. There to help young people take on any challenge they are facing – from mental health to money problems, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to them online or by using their free, confidential helpline.
0808 808 4994​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Warrington Youth Club
Warrington Youth Zone will be a purpose-built facility for the town’s young people aged 7 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. It will build on the fantastic work and legacy of Warrington Youth Club.
01925 977277​​​​​​​
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Young Minds
Young Minds is leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever their challenges.​​​​​​​
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Young Minds – ADHD and Mental Health
Struggling to concentrate, having too much energy or not being able to easily control your behaviour are some of the symptoms of ADHD. Find out more about ADHD and how to get help.
0800 1111​​​​​​​
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