We aim to offer services which are ‘teenage-friendly’. In summary, this means that:
- We welcome teenagers and aim to put them at ease when they come to the practice
- If a young people asks not to share details of their consultation with their parents or guardians, confidentiality will be maintained as long as the clinician assessment is that the young person is competent
- young people are welcome to see a Doctor on their own if they wish and are aged 16. We would however advise them to come with an adult where possible.
Sexual health advice is available, as is advice on other issues such as depression, drugs, alcohol and self-harm and we can advise teenagers about emergency contraception if required.
Confidentiality
We provide a confidential service to all young people even if your under 16. This means the information you share with us will go no further without your permission.
The only time we might have to consider sharing confidential information without your permission would be to protect you or someone else from serious risk or harm, should this happen you will be informed.