Do C cards still exist?
Both young men and women can get a c-card but you must be under 25 years old.
How do I get free condoms in Nottingham?
You can register for a C-Card through Nottingham Integrated Sexual Health Services by booking an appointment on 0115 9627627 or by calling in to The Health Shop on Broad Street. You can also pick up free condoms from pharmacies across the city.
Who is the C-Card for?
young people between 13-24 years old
C-Card scheme. The c-card scheme is aimed at young people between 13-24 years old who can register to get a range of free condoms, femidoms, lube, dams, information and advice. health and help young people to access local services.
How does the C-Card Scheme Work?
A C-Card is a card similar to a membership card that allows you to get free condoms from participating venues such as pharmacies, youth clubs, sexual health clinics and schools. Once you have your C-Card you will be able to collect free condoms for your own use from any of the participating venues.
Do C cards expire?
The C-Card can be used at any C-Card Issue Points for up to twenty times. After twenty issues, or after one year, your card will expire. If you want to continue to get free condoms you will need your registration reactivated.
Can you buy condoms at 13 in the UK?
You can get condoms and other contraceptives without an adult from lots of places, even if you’re under 16. While it’s against the law to have sex under 16 it’s important to remember that this should never stop you getting contraception and advice about safe sex.
Where are C cards accepted?
You can take your C-Card to any place where you see the C-Card logo and get your condoms without any questions asked.
Can I get free condoms by post?
Condoms are available free from sexual health clinics, by post or with a C-card from pharmacies and other venues. Sexual Health Advisors can help if you’re having problems using condoms.
What is C card in UK?
London C-Card is a confidential service providing free condoms alongside sexual health information to young people in Bromley, as part of the Sexual Health Bromley service. The service is for young people aged 14-24. The C-Card scheme is available in Bromley as well as 23 other London boroughs.
How do I get free condoms on NHS?
You can get free condoms from contraception clinics, sexual health clinics and some GP surgeries.
Does NHS give free condoms?
You can get condoms for free, even if you’re under 16, from: contraception clinics. sexual health or GUM (genitourinary medicine) clinics.
Do pharmacies give out free condoms?
How often can you use the C Card?
Every 6-12 months
You can take this card to lots of sites around the city and access free condoms. Take a look at the map below to find your nearest point. Every 6-12 months (depending on your age) you’ll be asked to have a quick one-one with a worker to check you’re still in a safe situation and have everything you need.
How do I join C Card Scheme?
Getting a C-Card To get a C-Card all you have to do is visit a registration point and have a chat with a member of staff. They will tell you how the C-Card works and if you would like to join they will register you.
How effective is the pull out?
For every 100 people who use the pull out method perfectly, 4 will get pregnant. But pulling out can be difficult to do perfectly. So in real life, about 22 out of 100 people who use withdrawal get pregnant every year — that’s about 1 in 5.
Where can I get a C-card in Nottingham?
You can register for a C-Card through Nottingham Integrated Sexual Health Services by booking an appointment on 0115 9627627 or by calling in to The Health Shop on Broad Street. You can also pick up free condoms from pharmacies across the city.
What has happened to the C card service in Nottinghamshire?
During the pandemic there has been a reduced C Card Service across Nottinghamshire in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. We’re now offering some new services to support you while still allowing you to stay home if necessary.
What is the C-card service?
C-Card The C-Card is a service for young people aged between 13 – 24 in Nottingham City. We provide free condoms, lube and dams, sexual health information, and help and advice. If you’re thinking about having sex, have already started or are just concerned about the risk of pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections then, a C-Card is for you.
What is the C card and how does it work?
The C Card scheme allows young people to get access to condoms, lubricants and ask any questions they have about sex, sexually transmitted infections and relationships. You don’t have to be having sex to use this service. The advice is free and confidential and is aimed at helping young people make the right choice about sexual health.