Children aged 18-25 years

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This page has been designed for you with other care experienced young people and adults. It’s here to help you find health information and advice in one place.

Click on the topic you’re interested in and take a look at the videos or links. There’s lots of information on keeping your body and mind healthy, and other issues too like relationships, gender identity and who to contact if you would like more advice.

You can let us know what you think about the content or if you think something should be added, by contacting one of us in the Children In Care andf  Care Leaver Designated Nurse team in Sussex. 

Mental health

 

Here are some free phone numbers and text services to access support if you ever need it:

  • Mind: 0300 123 3393 or Text 86463
  • Samaritans: 116 123
  • Papyrus HOPE Line: 0800 068 4141
  • Missing People helpline: 116 000

 

Sleep

 

Keeping healthy 

 

Free prescriptions - As a Care Leaver in Sussex, you are entitled to free pre-payment prescriptions for medication if you meet the following criteria:

  • You are registered with a GP
  • You are a Care Leaver and receive a leaving care service from a Sussex local authority
  • You are under 25 years old
  • You are not already exempt from prescription charges; check if you are exempt
    If you think you are eligible for free prescriptions, contact your leaving care team to apply

 

Accessing health advice and Treatment

When you need advice or treatment for health concerns, how do you know which health service to access?

Take a look at the NHS services - NHS website to find out. Watch the video below to find out more about what Urgent Treatment Centres and Minor Injury Services can provide in Sussex:

Gender identity

Allsorts Youth Project 

Gender dysphoria - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Sexual health and relationships

Sexual health and wellbeing - Brook - Fighting for healthy lives

Sexual health service in Surrey and Sussex 

Health conditions

Support for alcohol or substance misuse

In this section you’ll find links to information and support for alcohol and substance misuse.

Talk To FRANK helpline: 0300 123 6600 (free) or Text: 82111 (free)

Employment, education and training 

In this section you can find links to helpful information about employment, education and training specifically for people with care experience. You can also find out more in the ‘Care Leavers Offers’ section, to see how your area can support you

Housing and money matters

 

You can find local advice from services near you, on housing and money matters:

Information for care leavers

Care leaver offers

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