Young People 
We welcome all young people to our surgery and we will respect your privacy, dignity and religious
or cultural beliefs.
Our mission is to help you stay physically and emotionally healthy
Our doctors and nurses can give you help and advice about any worries you have about your health including, sexual health and contraception, weight issues, skin problems, stress, alcohol, drugs smoking and lots more. If you have any non-medical concerns or have a question about how to use our services our General Manager Kath Payne will be very happy to talk to you in person or on the phone (please call us on 01275 841630). Or you can send a question to Kath using the 'contact us' feature on this website.
We know it can be a bit scary talking to a doctor or nurse about your worries so here are some top tips to help you.
If you feel nervous bring a trusted friend or relative with you.
If you are worried you will forget to mention something write a list and bring it with you.
Don’t be afraid to ask the doctor/Nurse to explain things if you don't understand.
Please click here to view our Practice Leaflet for Young People
How to make an appointment
Please ring 01275 841630
You can also book appointments online - please register at https://patient.emisaccess.co.uk
If you need to be seen that day for emergency contraception (morning after pill) please let the receptionist know and she will book you in (you don't need to be registered with us to use this service).
Sexual Health
We provide the following sexual health services.
Contraception including pills injection and implants
Emergency contraception ("morning after pill")
Referral for pregnancy termination
You can request if you want to see a female or male member of staff and the receptionist will do their best to help you. Don’t forget you can come with a friend.
Emotional health
We realise that being a Young person brings its own particular stresses and worries so ask for help when you need it, don't struggle on your own. Come and see a Dr or nurse and they will listen and support you.
Stopping smoking
If you want help to give up smoking please make an appointment to see our advanced nurse practitioner. She can help you by offering help, support and nicotine replacement therapy.
Confidentiality
You have a right to confidentiality (privacy), even if you're under 16. Your doctor or nurse can't share information about your health without your permission. They will encourage you to talk to your parents or carers but they should not tell your parents or carers anything without your agreement. You have a right to privacy whatever you ask about. This could include sexual health, pregnancy, drugs, alcohol, eating disorders, depression or any other health problem you're worried about.
BUT if we have serious concerns about your safety we would have to talk to another adult but we would try and let you know first.
Consent
If you give your consent to something, it means you give your permission, you agree. If you are 16 years or over, you have the right to make your own decisions about your health. If you're under 16, you can give your own consent for medical treatment (e.g. contraception like the pill) if the doctor or nurse thinks you are ready to make your own decisions about your health. They will chat to you about how you're feeling and what you want. If they don't think you're quite ready to make decisions about your health, they will ask you to bring a parent or carer to your next appointment.
How was your visit?
We'd really like to know what you think about our surgery - What is good? What could we do better? You have the right to give feedback (good or bad!) about any health services that you have received. We will take it seriously. The information you share with us is confidential and will not affect your care.
Please use the 'contact us' feature on this website to let us know what you think.
Health Information (click on the blue text to go to the website)
Alcohol
Bullying
Childline
Domestic Abuse support in North Somerset
Domestic Violence
Drugs
Eating Disorders
Family Lives - Your Teen's Health and Wellbeing
Help for Young Carers
Housing Support and Advice
Learning Disabilities
Mental Health for Young People
North Somerset Substance Advice Service
Pregnancy
Sex and Young People
Sexual Health - information and services
Sexuality
Support to Stop Smoking
Teen Boys' Health (15-18)
Teen Girls' Health (15-18)