New Sexual Health Campaign Materials
NUS is working with the Department of Health and The Department of Children, Schools and Families to help 16-24 year olds make better sexual health choices, enabling them to achieve healthy lifestyles.
Why it’s important to address sexual health through NUS Most young people become sexually active between the ages of 16 and 24, yet research shows that this age group lacks adequate sexual health knowledge, and are also the least likely to access sexual health advice and treatment in traditional clinic settings. As stated in the recent good practice guidance ‘Sexual Health Services for Young People in Further Education Settings’, young people see information as a route to taking responsibility for their health by helping them to make choices. You can download the guidance at www.everychildmatters.gov.uk
The aim of the campaign Ultimately, the sexual health and teenage pregnancy strategy aims to normalise condom use and highlight the consequences of unprotected sex. Not only will this help prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) amongst sexually active young people but also unplanned pregnancies too.
The 'Want Respect? Use a condom' campaign Aimed at sexually active 16-19 year olds, the 'Want Respect? Use a condom' campaign aims to get young adults to associate using condoms with 'respect': having self-respect for themselves and respect for others by insisting condoms are used when having sex is the main message of the campaign. If you are a FE college or institution teaching under 18s, we especially urge you to order some of our free materials.
The 'Condom Essential Wear' campaign Aimed at sexually active adults the 'Condom Essential Wear' campaign aims to curb the spread of sexually transmitted infections by normalizing condom use, so that young people carry a condom in the same way that they carry their keys or mobile phone. If you are a HE college or institution teaching over 18s, please order some of the free materials.
Getting support from local pharmacies in your area We are also hoping to identify better links between colleges and pharmacies. If you would like to register your details so we can facilitate this, please email tom.ellis@iris-london.co.uk
Order form for campaign materials
Resources ’I’ll give you one’ poster
Advice for other regions These campaigns are being run by Department of Health and The Department of Children, Schools and Families in England. If you are an organisation in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland you might want to request further information about your region is doing. Contact details as follows:
Scotland: joe.logan@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Wales: natalie.price@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Northern Ireland: john.breen@dhsspsni.gov.uk
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