Links

Links to relevant organisations in Bristol

http://www.ablazebristol.org/

ABLAZE is a registered charity formed and supported by Bristol’s business community to connect the enthusiasm and commitment of business to education and help improve aspiration,achievement and attendance in our schools.

AYA - Avon Youth Association

http://www.aya.org.uk/noflash/index.htm

AYA is a voluntary organisation and charity who strive to provide a positive guide and influence to the youth in our society. They provide information and help on important life issues such as health, education, employment and leisure activities.

Basement Studio

http://www.basementstudio.co.uk/index.htm

The Basement Studio is a young people’s music charity based in Bristol. It exists to encourage and support young people to express themselves through involvement with music .

Bristol Healthy Schools (NHS Bristol)

http://www.bristolhealthyschools.nhs.uk/

The Bristol Health Schools Programme supports Bristol schools in achieving National Healthy Schools Status.

Bristol NHS

http://www.bristolpct.nhs.uk/

NHS Bristol is responsible for local NHS health services in Bristol, UK, taking over from the previous Bristol South and West and Bristol North PCTs.

They cover a population of around 400,000 and have a budget of over £600 million. Services include GP practices, pharmacies, dentists, opticians, a range of community nursing and therapy services are supplied by Bristol Community Health. They also refund the NHS hospitals when you are treated in them.

Children and Young People's Service - Bristol City Council

http://www.bristol-cyps.org.uk/

Bristol Children & Young People’s Services brings together a range of services to children and young people – education, social care, health, Connexions and other agencies – to create more integrated and effective ways of working.

Collectively they are responsible for 95,000 children and young people in Bristol, and improving their life chances is their goal.

Connexions West

http://www.connexionswest.org.uk/

Connexions West of England comprises of three operational branches committed to increasing participation, progression and achievement of young people and adults by delivering services in a variety of locations and many localities throughout the West of England.

Go Places Do Things

http://www.goplacesdothings.org.uk/

Go places Do Things is an exciting new website for young people in Bristol aged 13 – 19 and will become the place for young people to find out what to do and where to go.

The site helps to promote the positive things that young people can get involved in and do in Bristol.

The Green House

caseholder@the-green-house.org.uk

Counselling for children and young people 5 – 18 years old who have experienced sexual trauma including sexual abuse, rape and female genital mutilation.

You can refer a young person or just contact for more information by calling 0117 935 1707 or emailing caseholder@the-green-house.org.uk

Wish

http://www.wishforabrighterfuture.org.uk/

Practical and emotional support for victims/ survivors of domestic abuse in Hartcliffe and Withywood

Young Bristol

http://www.youngbristol.com/

Young Bristol is a vibrant citywide youth organisation that works in partnership with a range of agencies throughout the greater Bristol area.

Local and national sexual health links

Condom Essential Wear: http://www.condomessentialwear.co.uk/; The national sexual health campaign for 16-25 year olds.
NHS Choices: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Sexandyoungpeople/Pages/Sex-and-young-people-hub.aspx; The national campaign site for young people.
No Worries (South Glos): http://no-worries.youthunltd.com/; The scheme in South Glos is called No Worries
Pregnancy Advisory Service: http://www.bristolsexualhealth.nhs.uk/pregnancy-advisory; If you work with a young person who wants to get an abortion, The Pregnancy Advisory Service, based at Central Health Centre on Tower Hill, can help.
SAFE (Bath and N.E.Somerset): http://www.ccardfreecondoms.co.uk/; The scheme in Bath or North East Somerset is called SAFE

National organisations

Brook: http://www.brook.org.uk/content/; Brook Advisory Centres – commonly known just as Brook – is the only national voluntary sector provider of free and confidential sexual health advice and services specifically for young people under 25.
Forced Marriage NHS advice: http://www.forcedmarriage.nhs.uk/; For information and advice around Forced Marriage for professionals.
Forced Marriage Unit: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/fco-in-action/nationals/forced-marriage-unit/; The Forced Marriage Unit is a joint-initiative with the Home Office. They can offer information, advice and guidance to professionals
Forward (FGM charity): http://www.forwarduk.org.uk/; The Foundation for Women’s Health, Research and Development (FORWARD) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) that works to advance and protect the sexual and reproductive health and human rights of African girls and women.
FPA (Family Planning Association): http://www.fpa.org.uk/Homepage; fpa (Family Planning Association) is the UK’s leading sexual health charity. Their purpose is to enable people in the UK to make informed choices about sex and to enjoy sexual health.
Parentline Plus: http://www.parentlineplus.org.uk/; Parentline Plus is a national charity that works for, and with, parents.
Stop The Traffik: http://www.stopthetraffik.org/default.aspx; STOP THE TRAFFIK is a global movement of ordinary activists from around the world who believe that PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE BOUGHT AND SOLD.
YWCA: http://www.ywca-gb.org.uk/; YWCA is the leading charity working with the most disadvantaged young women in England and Wales.
They have a centre in Bristol.

Useful agencies

Connexions Direct: https://www2.cxdirect.com/home.htm; Connexions Direct offers free, confidential, non-judgemental, impartial and young-person centred information, advice and support on a range of issues including careers, education and learning. Our trained advisers provide support to young people online by web-chat and e-mail, over the phone and by SMS between 8am and 2am, everyday of the year.