Useful links

Terrence Higgins Trust

www.tht.org.uk

Provides information and advice on HIV and AIDS. Offers counselling and group support, HIV testing clinics, and practical support services. The organisation also runs a national helpline for those affected by HIV. THT Direct can be contacted on 0845 1221 200 (between 10am and 10pm Mondays to Fridays, and from 12pm to 6pm at weekends).

National Aids Trust (NAT)

www.nat.org.uk

Campaigns to improve the lives of people affected by HIV, and those at risk of getting HIV and AIDS.

Avert

www.avert.org

Provides education and information on HIV and AIDS to both the young and adults.

Body & Soul

www.bodyandsoulcharity.org

Provides support to children, teenagers and families living with, or closely affected by, HIV.

TheSite.org

www.thesite.org.uk

This website covers key issues facing young people. It includes fact sheets on sex and relationships, drinking and drugs, and health and wellbeing.

fpa

www.fpa.org.uk

Formerly the Family Planning Association, fpa works to improve sexual health across the UK. It provides help and advice about emergency contraception, sexual health and family planning.

Brook Centres

www.brook.org.uk

Provides free and confidential sexual health advice and services specifically for the under-25s. These centres offer support on topics including STIs, contraception, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, and abortion. A 24-hour information line is available on 020 7950 7700. The Young People's Information Service helpline offers advice on sexual health issues: 0800 0185 023 (Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 5pm).

Condom Essential Wear

www.condomessentialwear.co.uk

Condom Essential Wear provides information on protecting against STIs. A free and confidential helpline is available on 0800 567 123.