Redbridge Teenage Pregnancy Strategy

A wide range of risk factors can contribute to a young person becoming pregnant including a dislike and disengagement from school, low aspirations, being in care and many more. For the young people for whom these risk factors are a reality the main support networks in their lives may come from the voluntary sector in the form of youth groups and support services. Raising young people’s aspirations and delivering opportunistic SRE from people they know and trust can be key in reducing the risks of teenage pregnancy.

By working together with the voluntary sector Redbridge Teenage Pregnancy Strategy aims to reduce under-18 conceptions and provide holistic support for teenage parents.

Redbridge Council for Voluntary Services is the umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in Redbridge. They provide a range of information, advice, support and training.

For more information visit their website:
http://redbridgecvs.net/index.htm

The Young People’s Project is a meeting place for young people under the age of 20, who are parents or parents to be. YPP provides a place to build new friendships, support and access to a range of training courses.

YPP has an Ofsted registered day-care centre offering free childcare to young parents accessing courses or training.

The Teenage Pregnancy Midwives run antenatal sessions at YPP for young Mums to be aged 19 or under. Partners and friends are welcome. Call the centre to find out about session times.

YPP also work with young parents in schools, delivering peer-led Sex & Relationships Education. Click on the schools page to find out more about RESPECT.

Contact YPP on 0208 911 9268 or www.youngpeoplesproject.com

If you are part of a voluntary organisation that works with young people we would love to hear from you. We can provide your service with information and resources around teenage pregnancy and Sex & Relationships Education and may be able to support you in delivering sexual health sessions with young people.

The Teenage Pregnancy Strategy is keen to support professionals working with young people around sex and relationships. For information on upcoming events and national training opportunities click here to go to the Events & Training page. If you would like more information on training available please contact us at:
teenagepregnancystrategy@redbridge.gov.uk

The Teenage Pregnancy Strategy and the Primary Care Trust are currently developing the condom distribution scheme in Redbridge to ensure that FREE condoms are available to young people aged up to 25 years old. If you work with young people in this age bracket and feel that they would benefit from having a condom distribution scheme running in your organisation please contact us for more information on the requirements and training opportunities.