the lowdown - supporting young people

Health

Health is an individual’s overall physical, mental, sexual or emotional well-being. Poor health can lead to changes in our lifestyle and can affect things like education or work, family, relationships, social activities, confidence, happiness and fitness levels. There is plenty of support available to help us improve our general health and well-being. (There is also a section on Sexual Health within this website).

You are not alone

Increasing pressures in everyday life can have a knock-on effect on anyone’s health, so please be assured that you are not alone if you are feeling unwell or concerned about your health. If you are unable to speak to your own doctor or prefer not to, there are some alternative supports available.

How the lowdown can help

You can contact the lowdown for free and confidential counselling, information and advice on health or any other issue. Our counsellors and nurses are fully trained and whether you’d like to discuss your own health or that of someone you care about, we are here to listen and help. You can drop-in, make an appointment or call us for counselling or to chat about your situation.

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Other support

NHS Direct

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/help
tel: 0845 4647

Out Of Hours

www.out-of-hours.info
tel: 01604 601170

Health M8

www.healthm8.net

AYPH

www.youngpeopleshealth.org.uk