false <p>Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise, so Got It Covered is here in Bristol to ensure you&#8217;ve got a condom when you need it most: on a night out.</p> <p>We&#8217;re working with local bars, clubs, hairdressers, beauty salons, taxi firms and universities and colleges to give you condoms, with a few treats thrown in for anyone already carrying one.</p> <p>Keep an eye out for Got It Covered, grab a condom and make it a night to remember &#8211; for all the right reasons.</p> <p>Visit <a href="http://www.gotbristolcovered.co.uk/">gotbristolcovered.co.uk</a> to find out where in Bristol you can get involved!</p> got it covered, bristol, free condoms, nightclubs, q-jump, qjump with a condom, hairdressers 2010-03-05T13:06:57Z 2 We're working with local bars, clubs, hairdressers, beauty salons, taxi firms and universities and colleges to give you condoms, with a few treats thrown in for anyone already carrying one. false 368 0 have-you-got-it-covered 2010-03-05T13:06:57Z 2010-03-05T13:06:57Z 2

false <p>Lady Gaga wants her female fans to start carrying and using condoms more. The story was in today&#8217;s Metro and can be read here: <a href="http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/814959-lady-gaga-put-a-condom-in-your-purse-to-save-your-life">http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/814959-lady-gaga-put-a-condom-in-your-purse-to-save-your-life</a></p> <p>If you want to know where to get condoms for free in Bristol, check out our c-card scheme <a href="http://www.4ypbristol.co.uk/ccard">here</a>.</p> lady gaga, condoms 2010-02-26T08:55:57Z 2 Lady Gaga wants her female fans to start carrying and using condoms more. false 367 0 lady-gaga-says-use-condoms 2010-02-26T08:55:57Z 2010-02-26T08:55:57Z 2

false <p>24th Feb 2010</p> <p>Teen pregnancy rates in Bristol fall</p> <p>Teenage pregnancy rates in Bristol fell by 4.5%, according to the latest figures released by the government today.</p> <p>A strong citywide team including Bristol City Council, Bristol <span class="caps">NHS</span>, Connexions and Brook have worked in partnership to reduce conception rates by developing 4YP sexual health services and improving provision of sex and relationships education.</p> <p>Of the newer initiatives, there are now specialist health nurses working with young women who have previously conceived to develop a tailored contraception plan. Brook have staff working with young men and vulnerable young people and one of the biggest successes has been the development of Brook 4YP sexual health drop-ins in 24 secondary schools in Bristol. This has helped ensure that young people have someone they can turn to for help and advice at a venue and time that is convenient to them.</p> <p>A consultant in sex and relationship education has been co-ordinating the training of teachers, to deliver better quality sex education in schools. Since 2005, 169 teachers and 20 nurses have been trained as part of the city’s personal, social and health education programme.</p> <p>Support for parents has also improved after Bristol <span class="caps">NHS</span> undertook research on what parents attitudes were to teen sex. Mums and dads asked for a new website and leaflets giving advice on talking to their children about growing up, relationships and sex. (http://www.4ypbristol.co.uk/for-parents)</p> <p>Bristol City Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, Councillor Clare Campion-Smith, said: “We hope this drop in conception rates is the start of a downward trend for Bristol. It is certainly a step in the right direction, but we need to make sure we don’t take the pressure off.</p> <p>“This last year has seen a real growth in 4YP Bristol services, which ensure young people have access to quality support services, without judgement and without having to travel far. Training teachers across the city to deliver better quality sex and relationships education will impact on young people’s understanding and attitude to sex. All these projects have been developed because they are sustainable solutions to reduce teenage pregnancy in the long term. While none are a fix-all, we hope they will continue this downward trend in conception rates.”</p> <p>Teenage Pregnancy Strategy Co-ordinator at <span class="caps">NHS</span> Bristol, Anne Colquhoun, said: “Reducing teenage pregnancy remains a priority. 4YP Bristol services have grown over the last year and we now have hundreds of services for young people across the city, which are free, confidential and friendly. This includes clinics, doctors surgeries, pharmacies and school drop-ins, providing young people with a range of services such as counselling, contraception, <span class="caps">STI</span> treatment and pregnancy tests.”</p> <p>Notes to editors:</p> <p>1. The provisional 2008 under-18 conception rate for Bristol was 48.7 per 1000 girls aged 15-17 – a decrease of 4.5% from the 1998 baseline.</p> <p>2. Bristol Teenage Pregnancy Partnership brings together a range of organisations that work together to reduce teenage conceptions in the city.</p> <p>3. As part of Bristol’s teenage pregnancy strategy, 4YP Bristol (sexual health services for young people) was created in 2007. It is the umbrella brand for sexual health services for 13-24 year olds in Bristol and is managed by <span class="caps">NHS</span> Bristol.</p> <p>4. 4YP offers a number of services across the city including Brook drop-in clinics in 24 secondary schools and colleges, 4YP sexual health clinics across Bristol, 90% of pharmacies offer free emergency contraception and 23 doctors surgeries are 4YP branded. The c-card (free condom) scheme is now run in over 100 locations across the city, including pharmacies, youth clubs and doctors surgeries. Visit www.4ypbristol.co.uk for more information.</p> <p>5. Brook helps young people to make informed, active choices about their personal and sexual relationships so they can enjoy their sexuality without harm.<br /> Brook is the UKs leading provider of sexual health services and advice for young people under 25. The charity has 45 years of experience working with young people and currently has a network of services in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Jersey.<br /> Brook services provide free and confidential sexual health information, contraception, pregnancy testing, advice and counselling, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and outreach and education work, reaching around 210,000 young people every year. www.brook.org.uk. Free Ask Brook helpline: 0808 802 1234.</p> <p>For further media information or to arrange interviews, contact Julia Walton, or Katharine de Lisle, on 0117 922 2732.</p> teenage pregnancy rates, bristol, fall, 45% 2010-02-24T10:50:18Z 2 Teenage pregnancy rates in Bristol fell by 4.5%, according to the latest figures released by the government today. false 366 0 teen-pregnancy-rates-in-bristol-fall 2010-02-24T10:50:18Z 2010-02-24T10:50:18Z 2

false <p>Teenagers in Bristol are being reminded about how they can keep themselves safe this Christmas, in a new campaign launched by Bristol City Council, <span class="caps">NHS</span> Bristol and Connexions West of England.</p> <p>The aim is to reduce the risk to young people in the city of unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections and accidents due to alcohol or other drug misuse over the festive season. The campaign also promotes activities that are available through the holidays and support services that teenagers can use in the city.</p> <p>Department of Health research shows that conceptions among teenagers peak during December and January, and as many as one in five young people have had sex they later regretted after drinking alcohol.</p> <p>A campaign, including radio adverts with Kiss FM, an advice &#8216;Christmas card&#8217; with information on local services, self-defence sessions for young women, and advice teams, including Brook workers, meeting young people at under-18 club nights have been developed with the help of local young people.</p> <p>Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, Councillor Clare Campion-Smith, said: “Young people are more likely to have unprotected sex when they are under the influence of drink and drugs and we know that binge drinking increases their risk of having accidents. This campaign aims to arm young people in Bristol with the knowledge they need to make the most of this party season, while staying safe.”</p> <p>Anne Colquhoun, Teenage Pregnancy Strategy Co-ordinator, <span class="caps">NHS</span> Bristol, said: “We worked with young people to get the message right. They were very clear that they wanted useful information and top tips to them keep safe. We want young people to enjoy themselves this Christmas and to make sure that if they are planning to have sex they have really thought about it and got their contraception sorted.”</p> <p>Geraldine Smyth, Senior Health Promotion Specialist-Substance Misuse, <span class="caps">NHS</span> Bristol said: “We know that some young people use alcohol and other drugs in risky ways that have both immediate and longer term effects on their health and wellbeing. It is important that they understand how that they can reduce these risks and keep safer, especially over the party season, when there is lots of extra temptation around. It’s also important that they know where they can go for help and support when needed.”</p> <p>Advice and help for young people is available at:</p> <p>www.4ypbristol.co.uk on sexual health<br /> www.openingdoorsbristol.org.uk on alcohol and drugs <br /> www.goplacesdothings.org.uk for things to do <br /> www.connexionswest.org.uk for guidance on future plans</p> xmas, christmas, stay safe, sex, alcohol, drugs, 4yp, bristol city council, connexions bristol 2009-12-16T11:15:26Z 2 Teenagers in Bristol are being reminded about how they can keep themselves safe this Christmas, in a new campaign launched by Bristol City Council, NHS Bristol and Connexions West of England. false 347 0 christmas-campaign 2009-12-17T13:45:20Z 2009-12-17T13:45:20Z 2

false <p>Watch it now! Digital Fish &#8211; the young peple&#8217;s film group at Knowle West Media Centre have helped 4YP Bristol to make a new sexual health film. It gives you a chance to see what services are on offer in Bristol but also learn about some of the myths about sex, STIs, pregnancy and more. Check out the film here!</p> <p><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-2oOK53lCiY&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-2oOK53lCiY&hl=en_GB&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object></p> film, 4yp, knowle west, digital fish 2009-12-03T18:49:13Z 2 Watch it now! Our new film by young people, for young people - all about 4YP Bristol! false 338 0 new-film-by-young-people 2009-12-16T14:24:27Z 2009-12-18T12:04:16Z 2

false <p><strong>Tuesday 1 December (6.00pm &#8211; 9.30pm): An Evening of Remembrance and Celebration</strong></p> <p><span class="caps">THT</span> will be holding a special candle-lit vigil at the Unitarian Meeting Place, Brunswick Square, to remember those that have died and to celebrate the lives of those with <span class="caps">HIV</span> today. The event is open to all, and will feature and readings from guest speakers, as well as a film clip showing what it’s like to live with <span class="caps">HIV</span> in Bristol today.</p> world aids day, bristol, THT 2009-12-01T10:10:06Z 2 THT will be holding a special candle-lit vigil at the Unitarian Meeting Place, Brunswick Square, to remember those that have died and to celebrate the lives of those with HIV today. false 333 0 world-aids-day-celebration 2009-12-01T10:10:06Z 2009-12-01T10:10:06Z 2