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Patient update

MenACWY vaccine is given to young people at school in year 9, with catch ups until year 11. The vaccine can be offered in primary care from the age of 14, opportunistically or upon request to anyone who missed it at school, up until the age of 25. No additional boosters are recommended. Please check your immunisation record and if you have not received this vaccine please book an appointment with the nurse at the practice – Request an appointment with a nurse or healthcare assistant – Surrey Lodge Group Practice

The Men B vaccine is not offered to teenagers/young people under the national immunisation programme, unless you are in an “at risk” group (from 2 years of age who are at increased risk of invasive meningococcal infection with asplenia, splenic dysfunction or complement disorders (including those on, or to commence, complement inhibitor treatment such as eculizumab)). There is currently no recommendation for any additional Men B vaccinations for young people.

For further information:

Sexual health

  • Brook

    Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.

    Website
    Brook

  • Sexual Health Helpline

    The National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm.

    Phone
    0300 123 7123

  • Family Planning Association

    A sexual health charity, the Family Planning Association gives straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.

    Phone
    020 7608 5240

    Website
    Family Planning Association

  • The Proud Trust (LGBT+)

    The Proud Trust is the home for LGBT+ Youth (Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Trans. Other identities).

    Phone
    0161 660 3347

    Website
    The Proud Trust

  • The Northern Contraception, Sexual Health & HIV Service

    The Northern Contraception, Sexual Health and HIV Service offers a free, confidential and friendly service across North, Central and South Manchester, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford.

    Phone
    0161 701 1555

    Website
    www.thenorthernsexualhealth.co.uk

    Email
    thenorthernISH.Enquiries@mft.nhs.uk

  • Indigo Gener Service

    Indigo Gener Service are an NHS adult gender service pilot in Greater Manchester, which has been commissioned to provide care that is local, timely and easier to access. Indigo is a partnership between gtd healthcare a not-for-profit organisation with an established presence of primary care and urgent care services in the north-west, and LGBT Foundation, a national charity delivering services, advice and information for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities.

    Website
    indigogenderservice.uk

  • MASH: Manchester on street Health

    MASH is a charity that provides free and confidential support for women who are sex working in Greater Manchester.

    Phone
    0800 1830 499

    Website
    www.mash.org.uk

  • FRESH – Sexual Health & Contraception

    FRESH is a city-wide sexual health and contraception services with dedicated clinics for under 25s at three sites around Manchester. All services are free and confidential.

    Phone
    0161 701 1555

    Website
    fresh4manchester.co.uk

  • Marie Stopes Manchester Centre

    NHS-funded abortion and vasectomy care are provided, as well as self-funded treatment, abortion aftercare, contraception and counselling.

    Phone
    0345 300 8090

    Website
    www.mariestopes.org.uk

  • NHS: Sexual health

    Information and advice about sexual health, including contraception and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

    Website
    Sexual health – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 31 October 2023