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Cumbria Sexual Health service provides confidential advice and support on a range of sexual health issues. We offer testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We also provide, for free, all types of contraception including emergency contraception.

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Cumbria Sexual Health service provides confidential advice and support on a range of sexual health issues. We offer testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We also provide, for free, all types of contraception including emergency contraception.

How to access this service

Patients can now register for an appointment via online booking (July 2021)
Sexual Health Services Online Booking
Alternatively please call the central phone line on 01228 608989 Monday to Friday 9.30-4pm

If you need an interpreter please call the central phone line on 01228 608989.

Service locations

Please see recent information from UKHSA regarding MPox:
A sustained reduction in mpox case numbers across England and the success of vaccination in helping to control the outbreak means the vaccination programme is no longer needed as an outbreak control measure and can now be wound down. Anyone eligible for mpox vaccination is urged to come forward for the vaccine in the coming months to protect themselves before the summer.

First doses remain available for gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (GBMSM) at highest risk from mpox until 16 June with second doses available until the end of July.

If you consider yourself eligible & have not been contacted by the clinic, please call the mainline on 01228 608989 to speak to someone.

About the sexual health service

In this video, Debbie Glover and David Morris try to answer some of the questions you may have about coming to one of our sexual health clinics. The teams are there to support and help you and want you to feel at ease when going to the clinics.

Conditions we can help you manage

sexual problems e.g. pain during sex, genital health

sexually transmitted infections (STIs) e.g. chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhoea

We can also help with:

advice about abortion

advice about sexual health

advice for people who have been sexually assaulted

cervical smear testing

contraception, including emergency contraception

free condoms

hepatitis A, B and HPV vaccinations for men who have sex with men (MSM)

PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) a medication that can help prevent you from developing HIV if you've been exposed to it

PrEP a medication to help prevent HIV before you've been exposed to it

STI and HIV tests

How this service works

Link to information on accessing sexual health clinics during Covid-19

Please do not attend one of our clinics unless you have an appointment. To book an appointment please call our central phone line on 01228 608989 or use the online booking link towards the top of the page"

If you're 15 or under and need to visit one of our clinics, you can come at any time, even without an appointment. It's best to call us first but if you can not call, just walk in during opening hours.

Our clinics are open to everyone, regardless of gender or age. You do not need to have any STI symptoms to come to see us.

If you're under 16, the service is still confidential, unless we're worried about your safety or the safety of someone else. Your GP will not be told about your visit unless you give us permission.

When you come for your appointment, you'll see one of our specialist nurses or doctors. During the appointment we'll discuss what brought you to the clinic and your medical and sexual history. We'll answer any questions you might have, give you advice, signpost you to other useful organisations and, if appropriate, refer you to other services.

Depending on the reason for your appointment, we may also do a physical examination and some tests. If you're not sure about anything, ask the nurse or doctor to explain. Tests might involve:

a urine (pee) sample

a blood sample

swabs from the urethra (the tube the urine comes out of)

an examination of your genitals

if you're female, swabs from the vagina, which you can usually do yourself

If you do not have any signs or symptoms of an STI you will not need to have an examination. You will be able to do your own swab or urine sample.

If you have tests and the results aren't available during your visit, we'll ask you how you want to receive them. They can be given to you by:

text

phone

unmarked letter

Contraception

Using contraception is the best way to reduce the risk of pregnancy. There are currently 15 methods of contraception available on the NHS. We offer advice and free contraception at all our clinics, including free condoms.
NHS guide to contraception
Sexual health charity Brook has developed an interactive tool to help you choose the best contraception method for you.
Try the contraception tool

Emergency contraception

You can get free emergency contraception from any of our sexual health clinics. Call your nearest clinic to arrange an emergency appointment.

You can also get it from:

your own GP

GP sexual health services

your local pharmacy

CHoC or A&E (as a last resort)

There are 2 types of emergency contraception:

1. emergency contraceptive pill (Levonelle or ellaOne)

2. intrauterine device (IUD)

Levonelle is a pill that has to be taken within 72 hours (3 days) of having sex.

ellaOne is a pill that has to be taken within 120 hours (5 days) of having sex.

An IUD is a device that can be inserted into your uterus up to 5 days after sex, or up to 5 days after the earliest time you could have ovulated.
NHS guide to emergency contraception

Rapid HIV testing

Rapid HIV testing is now available in some pharmacies in Cumbria. You must be 18 or over to access this service. The test is free, simple and confidential. You'll receive your result in around 15 minutes. The service is available from all of the pharmacies listed below.

Chlamydia and gonorrhoea postal testing kits

If you're aged 15 to 24, you can pick up a free chlamydia and gonorrhoea testing kit from any GP surgery and pharmacies.

Pregnancy

You can do most pregnancy tests from the first day of a missed period. If you don't know when your next period is due, do the test at least 21 days after you last had unprotected sex.

If you have a regular monthly menstrual cycle, the earliest and most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period. Sometimes pregnant women may have a very light period, losing only a little blood. Other signs include:

feeling sick

feeling tired

sore breasts

peeing more often

strange tastes, smells and cravings

Read more about pregnancy Read about problems with getting pregnant

If you're pregnant and not sure you want to continue with the pregnancy, we can give you advice about the options that are available.

If you decide that you do not want continue with the pregnancy, we can refer you for a termination (abortion). Your GP can also refer you.
Read more about abortion

STIs

There are at least 25 different STIs. What they all have in common is that they can be passed on through sexual contact, including vaginal, oral and anal sex. If you have an STI, it's important to find out so that you can get it treated as soon as possible, and so that you don't pass it on to someone else.

It's common to have an STI and not have any signs or symptoms. We always recommend you have an STI test if you've had sex with someone new or you haven't used a condom.

If left untreated, some STIs can cause serious and permanent damage. In some cases it can damage your fertility, meaning that it can be harder for you to get pregnant in the future, or make you unable to have children at all. If you're pregnant, some STIs can be passed to your unborn baby.

Having sex should be fun and enjoyable, but having unprotected sex may increase your risk of getting a sexually transmitted infection or becoming pregnant. Using condoms during sex will help you feel more confident and relaxed about sex, as condoms protect you and your partner from sexually transmitted infections.

Read the 'How this service works' section to find out more about how we can help you with STI advice, information and testing.
Read more about STIs

GP sexual health services

If you're not able to come to one of our sexual health clinics, you may be able to use one of the GP sexual health services below. Here you can get contraceptive advice and be tested for STIs.

Bridgegate Medical Centre

Winchester Street
Barrow
LA13 9SH

01229 822205

Fusehill Medical Practice

Fusehill Street
Carlisle
CA1 2HE

01228 527559

St Paul's Medical Centre (own patients only)

St Paul's Square
Carlisle
CA1 1DG

01228 524354

Spencer Street Surgery (own patients only)

10 Spencer Street
Carlisle
CA1 1BP

01228 529171

Derwent House Surgery

Isel Road
Cockermouth
CA13 9HT

01900 705750

Captain French Lane Surgery

Captain French Lane
Kendal
LA9 4JE

01539 720241

James Cochrane Practice

Helme Chase Surgery
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 4QE

01539 718080

Sedbergh Health Centre

Station Road
Sedbergh
LA10 5DL

01539 718191

Castlehead Medical Centre

Ambleside Road
Keswick
CA12 4DB

01768 772025

Maryport Health Services

Alenburgh House
Ewanrigg Road
Maryport
CA15 8EL

01900 815544

Lakes Medical Pratice (own patients and Tuesday only)

Penrith Health Centre
Bridge Lane
Penrith
CA11 8HW

01768 214345

Glenridding Health Centre

Greenside Road
Glenridding
Penrith
CA11 0PD

01768 482297

Pharmacy sexual health services

Pharmacies can give you advice and guidance on contraception. They can also provide you with emergency contraception. Please note that some pharmacies will charge you for emergency contraception while others will provide it for free so make sure you ask them about this.

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Monday: closed

Tuesday: 12 midday until 7pm

Wednesday: closed

Thursday: 9:30am until 4:30pm

Friday: 9:30am until 4:30pm

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Monday: 9:30am until 4:30pm

Tuesday: 9:30am until 4:30pm

Wednesday: 9:30am until 4:30pm

Thursday: 12 midday until 7pm

Friday: 9:30am until 1pm

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Pharmacies can give you advice and guidance on contraception. They can also provide you with emergency contraception. Please note that some pharmacies will charge you for emergency contraception while others will provide it for free so make sure you ask them about this.

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Monday: 9:30am until 4pm

Tuesday: closed

Wednesday: 12 midday until 7pm

Thursday: closed

Friday: closed

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Kentwood Clinic is based inside the Gillinggate Centre. It can be accessed by road and public transport. If you’re on a low income you may be eligible for help with travel costs.

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Kentwood Clinic is based inside the Gillinggate Centre. It can be accessed by road and public transport. If you’re on a low income you may be eligible for help with travel costs.

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By road

From the A6 north:

follow the A6 into Kendal

at the train station roundabout follow signs for the town centre

after crossing the river turn left onto the Aynam Road A65

turn right onto Lound Road and right again towards the town centre

turn left onto Gillinggate

the Gillinggate Centre is on the left

From the A591/A6:

exit the A591 at the A6 Kendal South slip road

at the roundabout take the 1st exit onto Milnthorpe Road A6

stay on the A6 for 1.5 miles

turn left onto Gillinggate

the Gillinggate Centre is on the left

From the A684:

follow the A684 into Kendal

turn left onto Park Side Road following signs for Kendal (South)

turn right onto Lound Road following signs for the town centre

after crossing the river turn right onto Kirkland A6

turn left onto Gillinggate

the Gillinggate Centre is on the left

By bus

Western Dales and Stagecoach run buses from the surrounding area to Highgate. Use the Stagecoach website to plan your journey.

By train

If you’re arriving by train into Oxenholme, you can catch the 41 bus from outside the station to Highgate. The Gillinggate Centre is a 2 minute walk from there. There’s also a taxi rank in front of the station. Walking from the train station to Kentwood Clinic takes 35 minutes.

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Solway Clinic is located in Carlisle and can be accessed by road and public transport. If you’re on a low income you may be eligible for help with travel costs.

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Solway Clinic is located in Carlisle and can be accessed by road and public transport. If you’re on a low income you may be eligible for help with travel costs.

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By road

From the M6/A6:

exit at junction 42 following signs for Carlisle

stay on the A6 London Road for 2.5 miles

Solway Clinic is on the left

From the M6/A7:

exit at junction 44 following signs for Carlisle

follow the road for 2 miles

at Hardwicke Circus roundabout follow road markings for South and East

continue straight onto Spencer Street and Brunswick Street

turn right onto Tait Street

at the end of the road turn left onto Botchergate

continue on this road for half a mile and Solway Clinic is on the right

By bus

Stagecoach run buses from the surrounding area to bus stops close to Solway Clinic. Use the Stagecoach website to plan your journey.

By train

If you’re arriving into Carlisle by train, Solway Clinic is a 20 minute walk from the station.

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Monday: closed

Tuesday: closed

Wednesday: 9:30am until 4:30am

Thursday: 12 midday until 7pm

Friday: closed

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Flatt Walks Health Centre can be accessed by road and public transport. If you’re on a low income you may be eligible for help with travel costs.

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Flatt Walks Health Centre can be accessed by road and public transport. If you’re on a low income you may be eligible for help with travel costs.

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By road

From the A595 north:

follow the A595 towards Whitehaven

turn right for Whitehaven town centre A5094

follow the road for 1 mile

turn right onto Church Street

turn right onto Scotch Street

turn left onto Lowther Street

turn right onto Catherine Street

turn left onto Castle Meadows

Flatt Walks Health Centre is on the left

From the A595 south:

follow the A595 Hensingham Bypass towards Whitehaven

turn right onto Park Drive

turn right onto Flatt Walks A5094

turn left onto Catherine Street

turn left onto Castle Meadows

Flatt Walks Health Centre is on the left

By bus

Stagecoach run buses from the surrounding area to Morrisons supermarket. Use the Stagecoach website to plan your journey. Flatt Walks Health Centre is a 4 minute walk from there.

By train

If you’re arriving into Whitehaven by train, you can walk to Flatt Walks Health Centre in 15 minutes. There are also several buses from Tangier Street to Morrisons supermarket. See bus information to plan your journey.

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Monday 9:30am until 4:30pm

Tuesday 12 midday until 7pm

Wednesday: closed

Thursday: closed

Friday: 9:30am until 4:30pm

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Derwent Clinic is in the grounds of Workington Community Hospital can be accessed by road and public transport. If you’re on a low income you may be eligible for help with travel costs.

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Derwent Clinic is in the grounds of Workington Community Hospital can be accessed by road and public transport. If you’re on a low income you may be eligible for help with travel costs.

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By road

From the A596 north:

follow the A596 towards Workington

at the roundabout take the 1st exit for Town Centre A597

at the next roundabout take the 3rd exit to stay on the A597

at the train station, turn left onto Station Road

after 1.5 miles turn right onto Park Lane

the hospital is on your left

the entrance to Derwent Clinic is on the left hand side of the building

From the A596 south:

follow the A596 into Workington

at the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Washington Street

take the 1st left onto the B5297

stay on this road for 600 meters

turn left onto Park Lane and the hospital is on your left

the entrance to Derwent Clinic is on the left hand side of the building

From the A66:

follow the A66 into Workington

at Ramsey Brow junction turn left towards the station

following the signs for the hospital turn right onto the B5297

stay on this road for 600 meters

turn left onto Park Lane and the hospital is on your left

the entrance to Derwent Clinic is on the left hand side of the building

By bus

Stagecoach run buses from the surrounding area to Park Lane, which is a 2 minute walk from the hospital. Use the Stagecoach website to plan your journey.

By train

Northern Rail run trains to Workington from Whitehaven and Maryport. Use the Northern Rail website to plan your journey. From there the hospital is a 7 minute walk.

You can also take a taxi but advance booking is essential. Visit traintaxi.co.uk to find a local cab service.

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The main car park is located in front of the main entrance. There are also some spaces at the side and the rear of the building. There are 10 spaces for disabled patients, 6 at the front, 2 at the rear and 2 at the side. There’s also a drop off point outside the main entrance.

Charges

Parking for blue badge holders is free. All other patients and visitors must pay at a payment machine. The machines accept 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins.

up to 1 hour 30 mins costs £1

up to 3 hours costs £2

up to 4 hours 30 mins costs £3

more than 4 hours 30 mins costs £5

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The car park is located in front of Birchwood Clinic. There are 2 bays for disabled visitors close to the main entrance.

Charges

Parking for blue badge holders is free. All other visitors must buy a pay and display ticket. The machines only accept coins:

up to 1 hour costs £1.50

up to 2 hours costs £2.50

up to 4 hours costs £4.20

up to 8 hours costs £7.50

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There’s a free car park at the rear of the building. There are also 3 spaces for disabled drivers.

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There’s no car parking available at Flatt Walks Health Centre. However, there are 2 spaces for disabled drivers in front of the building.

There are 2 car parks close to the Health Centre. Morrisons supermarket offers free parking for up to 2 hours. The Sports Centre pay and display car park is also close by.

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There’s a free car park located in front of the main entrance to Solway Clinic. There are also 2 spaces for disabled drivers.

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Birchwood Clinic is within the grounds of Furness General Hospital. It can be accessed by road and public transport. If you’re on a low income you may be eligible for help with travel costs.

By road

From the A590:

at the Park Road roundabout take the 1st exit

follow signs for Furness General Hospital onto Abbey Road

turn right onto Dalton Lane

turn left into the entrance for Furness General Hospital

turn left and left again following signs for Birchwood Clinic

From Dalton:

from Market Street turn left onto Abbey Road

continue for 1 mile

turn right onto Dalton Lane

turn left into the entrance for Furness General Hospital

turn left and left again following signs for Birchwood Clinic

From Barrow town centre:

follow signs to Dalton along Abbey Road

turn left into the entrance for Furness General Hospital

turn right and right again following signs for Birchwood Clinic

By bus

Stagecoach run buses from the surrounding area to bus stops close to Furness General Hospital. Use the Stagecoach website to plan your journey.

By train

If you’re arriving into Barrow by train, you can take the number 6 bus from the Magistrates Courts (Stop S) to Furness General Hospital. There’s also a taxi rank in front of the station. Walking from the train station to Furness General Hospital takes 50 minutes.

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Two drop-in youth groups open this month at The Warehouse, Brewery Arts Centre: a LGBTQIA+ group at 4pm every Wednesday; and a 4pm after school youth group on Thursdays

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Point of Care Testing for HIV and Syphilis in Pharmacies in Cumbria

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Point of Care Testing for HIV and Syphilis in Pharmacies in Cumbria

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Cohens Pharmacy

62 Rawlinson Street

Barrow

LA14 2DN

01229 821956

Dalston Inglewood Pharmacy

7 Central Ave

Harraby, Carlisle

CA1 3QB

01228 523312

Dalston Pharmacy Ltd

2 Vicars Cottage

Dalston

CA5 7LW

01228 712506

H.Jobson Chemist

Market Place

Brampton

CA8 1RL

0169772501

Unwin Pharmacy

91 Main Road

Seaton, Workington

CA14 1JE

01900 67679

Morrisons Pharmacy

Brunswick Road

Penrith

CA11 7JU

01768 862055

Seacliffe Pharmacy

290 High Road

Whitehaven

CA28 9PG

01946 599860

Staveley Pharmacy

6 Main Street Staveley

Kendal

LA8 9LU

01539 821222

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Sexual Health & Wellbeing - Brook - Fighting for healthy lives

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Sexual Health & Wellbeing - Brook - Fighting for healthy lives

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Thinking about having sex for the first time? The condom broke and you’re worried? Or maybe you want to know what type of contraception is best for you? Brook can help you work out what to do next.

Free and confidential advice on all things sexual health and contraception, covering topics such as:

STI's

Sexuality

Sex

Relationships

Pregnancy

Penises & testicles

Vulvas & vaginas

The body

Gender

Abuse

Wellbeing

Periods

And so much more......

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Sexual Health & Wellbeing - Brook - Fighting for healthy lives

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Brook is the only national charity to offer both clinical sexual health services, education & wellbeing services for young people, plus training & support for professionals.

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National Sexual Health Helpline on 0300 123 7123 – a confidential helpline (open 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 11am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday)

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National Sexual Health Helpline on 0300 123 7123 – a confidential helpline (open 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 11am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday)

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Terrence Higgins Trust: Sexual health for trans and non-binary people

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Terrence Higgins Trust: Sexual health for trans and non-binary people

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Good sexual health is vital for everyone. Trans, non-binary and gender diverse people often find they are left out of mainstream information relating to health and wellbeing. This can leave us without any tools and relying on guesswork, and reading between the lines as to what is relevant for our health, our bodies and our identities.

Connecting in a sexual way to our bodies can be hard for some of us sometimes, but ultimately it can be a joyous experience. Everyone has a right to happy, healthy sex. Being able to access clear and concise information will help reduce health inequalities that trans and non-binary people experience. This in itself will contribute to our wellbeing and sense of self.

Visit THT for help, support and guidance

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Sexual health for trans and non-binary people

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How you can manage risks and maintain good sexual health, and feel good about your sex life.

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Relationships: Can bring joy & challenges to our lives - Brook

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Relationships: Can bring joy & challenges to our lives - Brook

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We are all at the centre of a big network of relationships; with family, friends, acquaintances, teachers, partners and all sorts of other people. Our relationships can bring joy and also challenges to our lives.

Here Brook talks about consent, power imbalance, healthy relationships and more.

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On Sunday 23 April at 3:00pm, there will be a national test of the service used to tell people about emergencies like severe flooding, fires, or extreme weather in the UK. Your mobile phone or tablet may make a loud, siren-like sound (even if it's on silent), vibrate or read out the alert. The alert will include a phone number or a link to the GOV.UK website. When this happens, you do not need to take any action. Visit gov.uk/alerts for more information.

If you or someone you know has a secret or secondary phone and the sound of the alert could put them at risk, it is best to switch off the phone or put it in airplane mode. Read Refuge's guidance on managing emergency alerts to keep you safe if you are experiencing, or at risk of, domestic abuse.

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Relationships: Can bring joy & challenges to our lives - Brook

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On Sunday 23 April at 3:00pm, there will be a national test of the service used to tell people about emergencies like severe flooding, fires, or extreme weather in the UK. Your mobile phone or tablet may make a loud, siren-like sound (even if it's on silent), vibrate or read out the alert.

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What is sexting?

What to do if you have shared a nude

Is sexting legal?

Block and report bullying or sexting

Can I ask someone for a nude?

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1. Images sent on sites like Snapchat can still be saved and screenshotted.

2. It's not okay for someone to pressure you into sending a nude.

3. Sending or receiving a nude when you're under 18 is against the law.

4. Not everyone in a relationship will share nudes.

5. If something goes wrong, there's support to help.

If you've sent a nude and you're worried about what might happen, there are things you can do:

Ask for the message to be deleted
Explain that you're not comfortable with them keeping the picture and ask them to delete it.

Don't reply to threats
Don't reply to someone trying to threaten or blackmail you, and don't send more photos. It can be scary, but it can help you to keep in control

Use Report Remove to get it removed from the internet
If you're under 18 and a nude image or video has been shared online, we can help you get it removed from the internet. Find out how to remove a nude image shared online.

Report what's happened
If you're under 18 and you're worried or being threatened you can make a report to CEOP. Making a report isn't confidential but it does mean that they can help to stop what's happening.

Get help with how you're feeling
Having a nude shared by other people or being threatened isn't your fault. If you're struggling to cope or you don't know what to do, talk to us.

If you've been threatened or you've had images of you shared it can have a big effect on you. Some young people feel guilty, worried or even ashamed of what happened. But it wasn't your fault.

Nobody ever has the right to share images of you without your consent. And if you're struggling to cope, we've got advice to help:

Talk about how you're feeling
Talking about what happened can help you to see things differently and let your feelings out. If you're not sure who to talk to then you can always talk to us.

Report any images that are posted online
You can usually make a report of images posted of you to the website they're on. If you're under 18, you can also report what's happened to the IWF anonymously and they can help you to take them down.

Get help with bullying
Being bullied is never okay. If you're being made fun of or hurt after what's happened, we've got advice to help.

Sharing nudes, dick pics, videos or sexual messages with someone who doesn't consent to receive them isn't okay. And it can be against the law.

There are lots of reasons you might want to send a nude. But if you're not sure whether you should or you're being pressured by friends, it can help to talk to an adult you trust about what's happened.

If you've shared a message or picture with someone who doesn't want it:

Apologise about what you've sent

Stop contacting the person if they don't want you to talk to them

Don't pressure the person to send images or messages back

Talk to someone you trust about what happened

Find out more about what should happen in a healthy relationship.

If you're over 18 and someone's shared a naked or sexual picture of you without your consent, they're breaking the law.

Lots of social media sites can take images of you down if you report it, but this may not always happen. If someone is threatening you, or has posted a picture of you online, there's a special Revenge Pornography Helpline to help people who are over 18.

You can also get support from The Mix.

Part of being in a healthy relationship is being able to say what you think without being scared or worried.

Try saying how you feel when you're asked for a nude or sexual message. If someone doesn't listen or you don't feel able to, it can help to talk to us.

It can be tough when your friends talk about sexting or say they're sending nudes. But it can help to remember:

even if someone says they're sending nudes, they might not be

once you send a nude, you lose control of it and it can be shared online or with other people

a good friend should never make you do something that makes you uncomfortable.

Try our advice on standing up to friends.

When you're under 18 it's against the law to send nudes or sexual videos of you to anyone else. It's also against the law for anyone to save or share a nude or sexual video of you. Even if it's a selfie or they're under 18 too.
Will I get in trouble?
You can get in trouble if you threaten to share a nude, even if you don't actually do it.

Only the police can decide if they're going to charge you with an offence after sexting. But it's important to remember that the law is there to protect you, not get you into trouble.

If you're both under 18 and you're in a healthy relationship, then it's unlikely the police would want to prosecute either of you.

Sexting between adults is legal. But it's against the law to send a nude or any kind of sexual image or video to someone under 18.

Asking for or viewing sexual images of someone who's under 18 is a crime.

It's also against the law to send a nude or video of someone who was under 18 at the time, but is an adult now.
Sharing other people's nudes
Sharing someone else's nudes or sexual videos without their consent is against the law, even when they're over 18. It can also be against the law to threaten to share someone's nudes or videos.

Snaps automatically disappear once the person you sent them to has seen them. But they can still take screenshots and save them. That means that they'll have a copy of the photo even after Snapchat deletes it.

Follow our instructions below or find more information at the Snapchat website.
Make a report
If you receive an abusive or worrying message. It can help to take a screenshot so you've got a record. The person who messaged you will see if you've taken a screenshot, so it's important to think about how they might react if they knew.

If someone's bullying or harassing you, or sending naked pictures you can report that person to Snapchat.

To make a report:

In the app, go to the person's Snapchat account

Press the 3 dots or the cog wheel

Press 'Report'

To report a Snapchat or Snapchat Live Story that contains nudity or bullying content:
Block someone
Blocking someone on Snapchat will stop them from seeing your story or sending you snaps and chats. It can help if someone's sending you abusive messages.

To block someone:

in Snapchat, open the chat for the person you want to block

press the 3 lines in the top left hand corner

press Block.

The way to report abuse changes depending on what you're reporting. You can find out how to report abuse on the Facebook help page or by reading Facebook information on reporting and blocking.
Report bullying, sexting or nude images
Most naked images are against Facebook's rules and naked pictures of someone under 18 are never allowed.
To report a naked picture of you, bullying or something you've seen on a live video
On the Facebook app:

select the 3 dots in the top right hand corner of the post or photo

select to leave feedback or report

if you have to leave feedback, select to report the post afterwards

you'll be asked some questions about why you're making a report.

You can also fill out Facebook's form to report an image or select what best describes what you want to report. Facebook won't tell the person you're reporting that it was you. They'll tell you in your Support Inbox if they've been able to take the picture down.
To report something on Facebook Messenger
In the app:

You can also make a report to Facebook by filling in this form even if you don't have an account.
Facebook has lots of information on how to report other types of content that's being used to bully or threaten you.

Reports are anonymous so the person doing the bullying won't know who reported it. Facebook will tell you in your Support Inbox if they've been able to help.

Have a look at Facebook's page on privacy to change your privacy settings and control who sees your profile and posts.

You can also hide someone on Facebook. This means that you won't see their posts in your newsfeed, but you'll still be friends with them.

Instagram is automatically set to public so that anyone can see your images - even if you don't know them. Setting your profile to private can help to stop bullying and keep you safe. Find out more about changing your privacy settings.

Live streams shared to your followers will disappear after they've finished unless you add them to your story. But people are still able to screenshot or record it and Instagram can't delete this.

Most naked images are against Instagram's rules and naked pictures of someone under 18 are never allowed.
Report a naked image or something you find threatening
In the app:

press the 3 dots in the top right hand corner above the picture or video

select Report

select the reasons you want to report the image.

If someone is bullying, threatening or sending photos to you via direct message, you can also report that.

In the app:

open the direct message from the person you want to report

press the i in the top right hand corner

select Report and enter the reasons you want to report them

you can also block the person by pressing Block User.

Instagram won't tell someone if they've been blocked. Once they are blocked, they won't be able to find your profile, posts or story on Instagram. But they can still mention you using the '@' sign. Changing your username can be a good way to make sure that they can't mention it.

Find out more about reporting to Instagram.

What you tweet on Twitter is public unless you've set your account to private. This means that anyone can read, retweet and respond to anything you tweet.

Changing your privacy settings is a good way to stop people tweeting or replying to you. It can also help if people are direct messaging you. Find out more about changing your privacy settings.
What to do if you're being bullied

Unfollow anyone who is bullying or harassing you by going to their profile and pressing the 'following' button

Block anyone who is bullying or harassing you by going to their profile, pressing the 3 dots (on Android) or the gear (on iOS) in the top right hand corner and selecting block

Blocking someone stops them from contacting or following you. You can always unblock them if you want to in the future.

If someone creates new accounts to keep harassing you or posts a naked photo of you then you can also make a report to Twitter.

Follow our steps below or read more on WhatsApp's website.

If someone is bullying or harassing you, or sending naked photos of you then you can report and block them. This won't delete any photos they've saved but can get them banned from using the app.

To block or report someone:

go to the chat with the person you want to report

tap on the group or person's name to open their profile

scroll down and press Report

you can also block the person on this page.

Blocking someone on messenger apps means they won't be able to send you nasty messages. Usually the other person won't know that you've blocked them. You'll just appear offline when they look at their contacts.
Can I delete an image I've sent to someone?
When you share images on WhatsApp, the person receiving them will then have copies on their phone, which they can share with people inside and outside of WhatsApp. Even if you delete a message or an image from your chat, others may still have a back-up or screenshot.

Video chatting on WhatsApp isn't recorded automatically, but can still be recorded or screenshotted. Once this happens, you lose control of it.

It's important to remember that when you're using video chat sites like Skype, Omegle and Discord, whoever is watching you can record or screenshot your conversation without your knowledge.

Video chat sites can't delete images or videos that have been screenshotted or recorded. This is because they're saved directly to the person's device.

Some sites do allow you to report if something's happened, find out how to make a report on:

People on Tumblr can ask you questions anonymously, which means you don't know who they really are. Sometimes people decide to send abusive or hurtful messages to other people on Tumblr.

Tumblr does not allow sexually explicit videos or naked photos of people under 18.

If someone is bullying on Tumblr or they've posted a naked photo of you, you can report it here.

You can also block anyone you don't want contact with here.

Tik Tok is automatically set to public, which means that anyone can see what you live stream or the videos you post. Changing your account settings can help to keep you safe and stop abuse. Find out more about setting your account to private.

Tik Tok does not allow sexually explicit videos or live streams, especially when it involves someone under 18. They also don't allow bullying in comments, posts or private messages.

To report a video or live stream:

To report a comment:

To report a chat:

open the conversation you want to report

tap the 3 dots in the corner of the screen

select It's Inappropriate

tap Report

select the reason you're making a report

press Report.

To report an account:

go to the account you want to report

tap the 3 dots in the corner of the screen

tap Report

select It's Inappropriate

select the reason you're making a report

press Report.

Find out more about making a report to Tik Tok.

After you've made a report
Not all sites will take content down straight away, and sometimes they might not take something down when you've made a report.

Remember that you can keep making reports if you are concerned about something, but it can also help to talk to an adult you trust.

Even when you've reported something it can still have an effect on you. No matter what's happening you can talk to Childline or get support from other young people on our message boards.

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Allied Pharmacy Dalton

75 Market Street

Dalton in Furness

LA15 8DL

FVH92

Alston Pharmacy

Front Street

Alston

CA9 3QP

FGK63

Collins & Butterworth

The Pharmacy, Main Street, Hawkshead

Ableside

LA22 0NS

FG375

Flookburgh Pharmacy

1 Market Street

Flookburgh

LA11 7JU

FCN14

Green Tree Pharmacy

6-8 Market Street

Kirkby Stephen

CA17 4QS

FWL46

Joseph Cowper

49-50 King Street

Penrith

CA11 7AY

FM898

Morrisons Pharmacy

Brunswick Road

Penrith

CA11 7JU

FLJ17

Staveley Pharmacy

6 Main Street, Staveley

Kendal

LA8 9LU

FDW17

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Cumbria Integrated Sexual Health Clinic Video

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Cumbria Integrated Sexual Health Clinic Video

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NHS Video - produced by Furness College media students