Where to go

If you are under the age of 20 (and in some cases under 25) you can get free condoms from various places in Bath and North East Somerset by using a C Card.

Where to go

Bath NHS Health Care Centre, Riverside Health Centre
For: C Cards, Pregnancy Testing, emergency contraception. Chlamydia testing.
Where: Riverside Health Centre, James St West. Bath. Tel. 01225 478811
When: 7 days a week, 8am-8pm. No appointment needed.

Pharmacies
For: Emergency contraception (to over 16's and this will cost about £25) Condoms, pregnancy testing. Chlamydia testing.
Where: Exchange your C Card for free condoms at: Peasedown St John Pharmacy, Southdown Odd Road Pharmacy.
Click here for a list of other pharmacies.

Connexions
For: C Card, confidential advice, Chlamydia testing.
Where: 28 Southgate Street, Bath. Tel. 01225 461 501
When: Mon-Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm.
Web Site

GP Surgeries
Bath University Medical Centre
Beehive Surgery Southdown
Grosvener Place Surgery
Hope House Surgery
Pulteney Street Surgery
Rush Hill Surgery
St Michael's Surgery
Weston Surgery
For: C Card, confidential advice, Chlamydia testing, pregnancy testing, advice, information and contraceptive supplies, emergency contraception, advice about termination. Services may vary between GP Surgeries.
Where: Click here to find your local surgery.

Keynsham Clinic
For: Contraception, free condoms, pregnacy testing, STI testing and treatment. Chlamydia testing.
Where: Park Road, Keynsham.
When: General sexual health clinic every Wednesy 6.30-8pm (appointments only on a Wednesday).

Off The Record
Bath, Keynsham, Midsomer Norton
For: C Card, confidential advice, Chlamydia testing, advice about termination, post termination counselling.
Where: Bath - Manvers Street (opposite the Bus Station). Tel. 01225 312481
Keynsham - Milward House 1 Bristol Road Tel. 0117 9865604.
Midsomer Norton - 113a High Street Tel. 01761 414100.
When: Bath - Mon, Weds, Fri 11am - 5pm Tues & Thurs 1pm - 7pm (counselling only Sat 11am - 1pm).
Keynsham - Drop-in Mon 3pm - 6pm (or by appointment).
Midsomer Norton - Tues & Thurs 3pm - 7pm.
Web Site

GUM (Genito-urinary Medicine) Clinic, Royal United Hospital
For: Confidential advice, Chlamydia testing, STI testing, condoms.
Where: Royal United Hospital Bath, GUM Clinic - Sexual Health Clinic, Combe Park, Bath BA1 3NG
When: Monday: 8.15am - 11am (walk-in)
Wednesday: 8.15am - 11am (walk-in)
Friday: 8.15am - 11am (walk-in)
Appointments are also available Monday to Friday, please call 01225 824617 (Appointments Line) and 01225 824558 (Health Advisor). Web Site

Paulton MIU (Minor Injury Unit)
For: C Card, confidential advice, Chlamydia testing, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception.
Where: Paulton Hospital Salisbury Road Bath (Young persons Drop-in Sessions).
When: Mon-Fri 3pm - 7.30pm Sat & Sun 1pm - 7.30pm

CASH (Contraception and Sexual Health) Clinics
For: C Card, confidential advice, Chlamydia testing, pregnancy testing, advice, information and contraceptive supplies, emergency contraception, advice.
Where: Riverside Health Centre James Street West, Bath. Tel. 01225 474242.
Keynsham Health Centre, St Clements Road, Keynsham. Tel. 01225 831593 for appts, or 0117 9461059 during clinic times.
When: Riverside = Mon 10am - 12pm, Tues 6pm - 8.30pm, Thurs 9.15am - 11.45am. Young Peoples Clinics every Fri 3pm - 5pm & Sat 11.30am - 2pm.
Keynsham = Every Wednesday 6.30pm-9pm

Contraceptive and Sexual Health Advice Line
For: Information on local clinics.
Where: Call 01225 831593.

Terrence Higgins Trust West
For: Emotional and social support for people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Information on safer sex and HIV testing.
Where: Call 0117 955 1000
Web Site

Young Parents Project
For: Information, support and practical assistance for young mothers and fathers age 19 and under.
Where: Contact Anish on 07921 0417 or 01225 312481.

Youth Workers and Youth Centres
Batheaston Youth Centre
Peasedown Youth Centre
Mobile Youth Project (Twerton and Odd Down)
Peasedown Youth Centre
Radstock Youth Centre
Riverside Youth Centre
Southside Youth Club
Time Out Youth Centre
Weston Youth Project
For: C Card, confidential advice, Chlamydia testing.
Where: Click here to find your nearest youth centre.

Bath Foyer
For: C Card, confidential advice.
Where: Dominion Road Twerton, Bath BA2 1DF. Tel. 01225 405004.
Web Site

Project 28
For: C Card, confidential advice, Chlamydia testing.
Where: 28 Southgate Street, Bath BA1 1TP. Tel. 01225 463 344
When: Open: 9.30am - 5.30pm & late Thursday's. No appointment required.
Web Site

Remember ... you should never feel pressured into having sex. It should be a decision that both you and your partner make together. It is illegal to have sex if you are under 16. Health professionals can provide confidential sexual health information, advice and contraception to you whatever your age if have decided to have sex.

Fact: Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection that is sometimes known as the 'clap'. It is estimated that about 10% of infected men and up to 50% of infected women have no symptoms.

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