Health and wellbeing
Your health and wellbeing matter to us. When we talk about your health, we don't just mean exercising or eating healthy food. Health also covers things like how you feel about yourself, how you manage your emotions, whether you have good sexual health and whether you know where to go for support with your health if you are struggling. There are different services available in Kirklees and your personal advisor will be able to signpost you in the right direction to access those services.
What we can offer you
- Access to a Specialist Nurse.
- Access to contraception, pregnancy testing and sexual health screening at the Number 11 and Number 12 hubs.
- Access to The Base , a free and confidential drug and alcohol service that offers support for young people up to the age of 21 in Kirklees.
- Access to your health journey and summary of your health history.
- Access to free leisure activity and similar offer if you live out of area.
- Access to emotional wellbeing support.
- Support to access help with health costs, including perscriptions, eye care and dental care for all care leavers up to the age of 25. If you need support please contact your personal advisor.
More information
FRANK - is a free and confidential service that provides information, advice, and help about drugs, alcohol, and substance use.
Alcohol advice and Drug addiction are NHS information and advice webpages that provide guidance on alcohol and drug-related issues.
Alcohol and young people and Drugs penalties are government webpages which explains law relating to alcohol and drugs.
Locala offers free and confidential sexual health services for people across Kirklees, including free contraception.
The Brunswick Centre enables people to make informed choices, build healthier relationships, and live positive lives free of stigma.
