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Talk to a Doctor: Your Health Matters!

Visit your local doctor to discuss health concerns, body changes, teenage issues, mood swings, and more. Confidential and judgment-free appointments for young people aged 13+. No need to ask for permission. We're here to help!

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Talk to a Doctor: Your Health Matters!

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  1. A TALK FROM A LOCAL DOCTOR (GP)

  2. Why do you need to go to your doctor? • Health concerns • Peer pressure • Fitting in/bullying • Body changes • Young Carer’s advice • Teenage issues • Mood swings • Self image • Advice • Independence • Sexual Health • Eating and Weight Concern or anything, just come along and meet us, don’t be embarrassed, we’re here to help!

  3. YOU DON’T HAVE TO ASK FOR PERMISSION FROM YOUR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS. ANY YOUNG PERSON AGED 13 YEARS+ CAN MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AND YOU DON’T HAVE TO SAY WHAT IT’S FOR! (and we won’t tell anyone) All that you need to do is make an appointment and visit your doctor’s surgery to ask for information or maybe explain what you would like to talk about.

  4. Confidentiality You have a right to confidentiality; anything you tell your doctor won’t be passed on: Unless your doctor considers that you or someone else is at risk of being harmed and need protection!

  5. Making an appointment There are several ways you can make an appointment: • By going into the GP Practice and asking the person on the front desk. • By calling the GP Practice on the phone. • By booking an appointment on-line – ask your GP Practice for a form to complete which will allow you to book appointments on-line You can ask a family member/carer to help you.

  6. What will happen? When you go to the doctors you must tell them you are there by using the ‘arrival screen’…. …..or by telling the person on the front desk you have arrived. You will be asked to sit in the waiting area and wait for them to call you in, then you go to the doctor’s room where they will ask you what’s up.

  7. You can choose a male or a female doctor Ask if you don’t understand what the doctor’s saying You can write down what you want to ask, and what the doctor says to you You can be honest – the doctor won’t judge you You can take a friend if you like

  8. Who is my doctor? • If you want to know who your local doctor (GP) is then you could ask your parents/carers or ask the school nurse. • If your doctor’s surgery is closed you can get urgent medical advice by calling 111 for free (even on a mobile)

  9. KOOTH- Free, Confidential & Safe Counselling & Support

  10. KOOTH.com Free, Confidential & Safe • On-line counselling & support service ( Mobiles, tablet or computer) • All 11-18y young people in Newcastle & Gateshead • ‘Live’ on-line counselling 12 pm-10pm weekdays & 6pm-10pm Sat & Sun. • Articles by professionals & young people • Live forum chats Mon, Weds & Fri 7.30 pm-9pm

  11. YouTube video about KOOTH

  12. Single Point of Access There is a local number you can ring to get help with mental health problems called; The Single Point of Access (SPA) You can call this service if you have tried Kooth.com but think you need more help or if you aren’t sure what help you need. The number for the SPA is; 0303 123 1147 It is open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday

  13. Your School Nurse Keeping Healthy Immunisations Weight Management Physical & Emotional Health Puberty and Body Changes Sexual Health Relationships Keeping Safe Drugs & Alcohol Smoking PHSE Drop in

  14. With thanks to the following students - Rebecca Amber Edita Liam Sophie Kelsie Chloe Klaudia Year 9 Niomie Teri By Kelsey • for all their hard work in producing these presentations

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