What is Speakeasy?

Speakeasy is a sexual health service just for young people for young people aged 18 or under. We provide a relaxed, friendly and supportive service.

Why do people come to Speakeasy?

People attend Speakeasy for all sorts of reasons:

to talk about worries they have about sex

	Maybe they need information about safer sex, infections, unwanted pregnancy, sexuality or relationships.

to get help

	Maybe they need emergency contraception, an HIV test, a pregnancy test, to start the pill or to get treatment for an infection.

What happens at Speakeasy?

When you join Speakeasy you will be given an identity number on a card. We will use this number each time you visit to help us to identify you. Please keep this card safe. You will be called by your first name and clinic number.

You will be able to talk to an adviser, a nurse or a doctor (or all three) who will make sure you get all the help you need.

Will anyone need to know I have attended?

Everything which happens at Speakeasy is confidential. Your parents will not be told and we do not contact your doctor unless you give us permission. If you do not wish to be contacted at home, please give us an address or telephone number where we can contact you, should it be necessary.

Will I need to be examined?

Not necessarily. Examinations are not done routinely and it is your choice.

What if I only want some advice or information?

You can ask to speak to a nurse or health adviser when you attend. Or you can contact the health advisers direct on:

01753 635322

Is there anything else I need to know?

We created this service so that young people could have a positive experience about coming to the Garden Clinic. Our hope is that once you feel comfortable with the service you will begin to use the main clinic service times. This enables us to keep this limited time for first time users of the service. We would never make anyone use the main service times, but will try to help you through any problems.

What do you think?

Whether we helped you with your needs or not we would like to know. A suggestions box is in the entrance hall or speak to a receptionist.

For more information around sexual health and HIV try the following sites.

www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk
Health information for teachers and secondary school pupils.

www.lovelife.uk.com
A sexual health website for young people.

www.avert.org
Information about HIV prevention and facts, news and statistics.

www.goaskalice.columbia.edu
A page where you can ask questions. Some parts can be explicit.

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