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The following section contains the clinical protocols that are followed within Sandyford services. In cases/conditions where a West of Scotland Managed Clinical Network (MCN) protocol exists, the Sandyford protocol follows this guidance....

Contraception & Reproductive Health  This section of the website offers information and links to services on all aspects of Contraception and Reproductive health.  This includes: The varied methods of contraception...

Some women decide to continue the pregnancy, some opt for adoption, and some decide on termination of pregnancy or abortion. About 1 in 3 women have an abortion at some point. If you are pregnant, and are unsure what to do, need to talk to someone, or feel that you would wish to have an abortion, it is important to go and see your general practitioner or come to speak to a member of staff at Sandyford. If you decide to come to Sandyford, you will be welcome to attend the TOPAR (Termination of Pregnancy Assessment and Referral) service. You will have time to talk, and will see staff who will help to support your decision. After a termination some women are surprised by the strong feelings they have. This is not unusual. It sometimes helps to talk about them with a counsellor. Sandyford offers a single counselling session for women who have had a termination how ever long ago.

To find out information about the Termination of pregnancy assessment referral service click here.

The age of consent is the term used to refer to the age at which you can legally have sex. The age at which sex becomes legal in majority of cases is 16. Men and boys It is a serious criminal offence for a boy or a man to have sexual...

  You may find that your sexual needs change as you get older. Many things can affect sexual relationships. These things can include: Illness or medical conditions Medicines you have to take Changes in the level of hormones...

The symptoms experience with the menopause can be distressing for some women. This section will provide provide you with suitable links to information regarding all the various aspects of diagnosis, symtoms and treatment options.

information on HIV and Aids

What is it?  The Place clinics (young people up to 17 years ) have introduced routine alcohol screening using the AUDIT tool (10 questions). The screening tool can be completed in the clinic waiting area. If needed, a trained member...

What does alcohol screening involve? Completing the screening tool is voluntary and only takes a minute or so. There are four questions, but most people will only need to answer the first question. Results If you would like feedback...

Being drunk, wasted or stoned affects your judgement and might mean you do things you might not usually do; and that may mean that you are more likely to have unsafe sex

Scotland's drinking culture promotes going out to get drunk (binge drinking) rather than drinking socially. Drinking like this is more harmful to people and society - particularly in terms of poor health and violent crimes. Further information...

Smoking - how you can help your pregnant partner to give up smoking (NHS Health Scotland, 2006) Translations are available in Polish

The Anus & Sexual Activity   For many people the anus and surrounding area are very sensitive and are sexually arousing as the nerve supply to this area of the body is linked to the genital skin. For this reason sexual...

The Anus & Sexual Activity   For many people the anus and surrounding area are very sensitive and are sexually arousing as the nerve supply to this area of the body is linked to the genital skin. For this reason sexual...

Sandyford services provide a full range of sexual, reproductive and emotional health services, including testing and treatment for all Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV contraception including same-day Implanon and coil fitting gynaecology counselling, including alcohol counselling for young people specialist clinics for men who have sex with men, gender dysphoria and young people specialised under 18 years clinics called The Place although young people are also welcome at other clinics

Archway Glasgow: Rape & Sexual Assault Services (PDF 445kb) (Sandyford, 2009) Leaflet includes information in English, Arabic, Standard Chinese, Farsi, French, Polish, Punjabi, Turkish, Urdu

If you have sexual contact with someone without their consent you are committing a crime.

At That Age For Secondary School aged young people.  A short drama which explores some of the myths and legends that surround teenage pregnancy. A short tour of Sandyford services The film explains which services are provided,...

For Secondary School aged young people. A short drama which explores some of the myths and legends that surround teenage pregnancy.

This section is under construction. It will contain information for colleagues working in acute and secondary care (such as hospital settings). Additional information on HIV diagnosis and testing is being produced. In the interim, there...