Brook Euston Young People's Sexual Health Clinic USER NOTES Updated November 2010 Who is Brook for? Young women and young men under 25, whether heterosexual, lesbian, gay or bisexual. What types of services are available at Brook? Condoms, full range of contraceptives, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, testing for sexually transmitted infections, referral for termination of pregnancy, counselling, advice and information on sexual health and relationships.

Half way along Chalton Street Where Are We? USER NOTES How do you get to Brook? Brook Euston is about half way along Chalton Street. From the Euston Road, Chalton Street is about half way between Euston and Kings Cross rail and tube stations. Several buses go to the Euston area, though no buses go along Chalton Street itself. The clinic is accessible for people who use wheelchairs. Half way along Chalton Street

At Reception USER NOTES What happens on your first visit? At reception, say to the person behind the desk what you have come for. If it is your first time you will probably have to fill in some forms, or you can ask for help with the forms. This is called registering. For most services such as getting condoms or contraception you do not need an appointment, just turn up at least half an hour before the clinic closes.

What Info Should I Take With Me ? Your Name Your Date of Birth Your Address and Post Code Your Mobile Phone Number All Information Given Stays Strictly Confidential USER NOTES Why do you need to give personal information like your address? As Brook is a medical service, it is important have accurate medical notes in case you come back and see a different nurse, doctor or counsellor. Brook is strictly confidential (private). No information is given to anyone else outside of Brook without your permission. Sexual health services such as Brook have to be confidential, otherwise young people wouldn’t use them. A mobile number is needed in case you have any tests – Brook can send you a text if you need to come back for results.

The Waiting Area USER NOTES How long might I need to wait? As Brook is a walk-in service, you may need to wait to see someone when the service is busy. People are seen on a first come, first served basis. Usually the radio is on, and there are magazines and leaflets to read.

Seeing the Nurse USER NOTES Why might someone need to see a Nurse or Doctor? If you need contraception (other than condoms), a pregnancy test, or testing for sexually transmitted infections you will need to see someone medical. You may just want advice about sexual health, for example what to do if you have forgotten to take a contraceptive pill. Many young people just ring Brook to speak to a Nurse or Doctor.

Seeing the Doctor USER NOTES Why might someone need to see a Nurse or Doctor? If a young woman wants to be referred for an abortion, a Brook Doctor or Nurse can sign a form authorising treatment. The abortion itself is not carried out at Brook, usually a young woman goes to a hospital. Sometimes a Nurse or Doctor will need to do an examination, for example, if anyone is concerned about STIs. Most Doctors and Nurses are female. If a young person would prefer to see either a woman, or a man, they should phone the centre to check when the male or female Nurses or Doctors are on duty.

Need to Talk? USER NOTES Why might someone need to see a Counsellor? You may want to talk about a relationship or family matters. There may be a sexual health issue that you need support with, such as a positive pregnancy test. You may have a particular problem or a general feeling that things aren’t going well.

Seeing the Counsellor USER NOTES How does counselling work? A Counsellor will listen and support you to find a way forward that feels right for you. You can drop in, or make an appointment to see a Counsellor. If you want, you can see a Counsellor for a few sessions (usually once a week). Long term counselling – over several months – is also available.

Alcohol Awareness Mondays 3-6 – chat to a Specialist Outreach Worker Sometimes people can get an STI or become pregnant because they have consumed a lot of alcohol and haven’t thought about safer sex – if you know of someone who wants to talk about their alcohol use or their sexual health (or both!), Monday is the day to go and visit Brook and have a chat with the Alcohol / Sexual Health Worker

Brook Euston Clinic For all Young People under 25 Open after 12 Monday-Saturday All Free and Confidential Talk to Someone STI Check-ups and Condoms Full range of Contraception Emergency Contraception USER NOTES When is Brook open? Monday to Thursday 12-7pm, Friday 12-3pm, Saturday 12-2pm. REPEAT MESSAGES: Always arrive at least half an hour before the clinic closes. Brook is confidential – even for under 16s – the service is still confidential whatever your age. All Brook services are free.

Brook Euston 92-94 Chalton Street NW1 Phone: 020 7387 8700 In Somers Town, between Euston and Kings Cross www.brook.org.uk USER NOTES You may want to leave this final slide in view for some time so that young people can absorb or even write down the address, phone and web site – especially those that may be shy to take away a Brook leaflet. REPEAT MESSAGE: Brook Euston is about half way along Chalton Street. From the Euston Road, Chalton Street is about half way between Euston and Kings Cross rail and tube stations.