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A well-resourced Youth Service, with a clear remit to tackle big issues, such as teenage pregnancy and young people’s sexual health, has been shown to be a key factor in contributing to downward trends in under-18 conception statistics in high performing areas.
By working closely with the Redbridge Youth Service and supporting them in addressing issues around teenage pregnancy and sexual health, Redbridge Teenage Pregnancy Strategy aims to reduce under 18-conceptions in line with government targets.
Hainault Youth Centre is a YPF site offering free condoms, information & referrals and Chlamydia screening.
“A well resourced youth service, with a clear remit to tackle big social issues, such as teenage pregnancy and young people’s sexual health”
is a key recommendation from the deep dive findings of what works to reduce under-18 conceptions in high performing areas.
We work closely in partnership with the Detached Team who work with the hardest to reach young people locally with the mobile Youth Bus and through events such as GCSE and A ‘Level results day outreach and town centre events.
