Resources
In order to support the delivery of effective sexual health services and to promote the sexual health and well being of Bolton residents the Bolton Sexual Health Network aims to make sexual health resources accessible to both practitioners and individuals within Bolton. There are a wide range of resources focussing on sexual health available from Bolton PCT Learning and Resource Library. These include:
A range of 16 leaflets, 'Looking after your sexual health', which provide information about each sexually transmitted infection (STI), how they are transmitted, signs and symptoms, treatment options and advice on how to protect from becoming infected. These are produced by the Family Planning Association (FPA) and are available free of charge.
A wide range of leaflets on individual methods of contraception, abortion and planning a pregnancy are also produced by the FPA and are available at no charge.
There is a range of leaflets also produced by the FPA which focus on sexual health and young people which are available in limited quantities as there is a charge to the library for these.
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Leaflets for Young People
Love S.T.I.N.G.S - a beginners guide to STIs in lively comic strip style. For 14-18-year-olds. Meets curriculum guidance for key stages 3 and 4.
Love Sex Relationships - Clear text and humorous comic drawings help young people explore how they feel about their own sexuality, body image and relationships. Also contains information on safer sex and contraception. For 13-16-year-olds. Meets curriculum guidance for key stages 3 and 4.
Is Everybody Doing It? - A guide to contraception. Deals with peer pressure, going to a sexual health clinic and STIs. For 13-17-year-olds. Meets curriculum guidance for key stages 3 and 4.
4 Boys and 4 Girls - Provides the facts on sexual development , STIs and safer sex. Meets curriculum guidance for key stages 3 and 4.
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Talking to Your Children About Sex and Relationships - Packed with support for mums, dads and carers of children of all ages who want to talk comfortably with their children about sex and relationships.
Abortion - Provides young people with accurate information about abortion, covering current uk law, attitudes and sources of further information and advice. For 13-18-year-olds. Meets curriculum guidance for key stage 4.
Pregnancy - a comic style booklet giving young people a realistic view of what pregnancy entails. For 12-16-year-olds. Meets curriculum guidance for key stages 3 and 4.
Periods: What You Need to Know - For girls aged 9 to 12 prepares them for menstruation using straightforward text and simple images. Meets curriculum guidance for key stage 2.
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STI Leaflets
The leaflets, designed for adults, answer frequently asked questions about the most common STIs, including:
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- Vaginal infections - Thrush and Bacterial vaginosis
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Contraceptive Methods Leaflets
Leaflets are available on all methods of contraception. They answer the most common questions that people ask about each method, including how it works, how to use it, and its advantages and disadvantages. They include:
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- The contraceptive implant
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Abortion
Abortion: your questions answered - covers everything involved in getting an abortion, as well as what's involved before, during and after the procedure. The leaflet also discusses the law, time limit, risks involved and types of abortion. Also offers a list of organisations to contact for help in talking about or having an abortion.
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Other resources available from the PCT Learning and Resource Library include:
Books on a range of sexual health matters including HIV/AIDS, STIs, womens sexual health, mens' sexual health, sexuality (including a separate lesbian and gay section)
Videos and teaching packs on a range of Sex and Relationships Education issues.
These items are available for a four week loan period to those who register as members of the library (see below)
Journals - the library stocks a range of journals including the following:
In Brief - a quarterly publication from the Family Planning Association
AIDS reference manual
HIV Treatment Bulletin published by HIV - iBase
Procedure for Accessing Resources from the Library
Leaflets - Leaflets are available free of charge to people who work, live and study in Bolton. If you would like to order any of the leaflets listed above please telephone the Learning and Resource Library on 01204 462490
Books, videos, teaching packs - in order to borrow any of these resources you will need to register with the Learning and Resource Library. Conditions of membership are that you must live, work or study in Bolton and are over 18 years of age. You will need to provide proof of identity for registration. Please contact the library for further details on 01204 462490
The AVERT website provides a list of organisations in the UK, USA and worldwide that produce and recommend educational and information materials, including booklets, leaflets, guides, posters, videos, reports and branded merchandise. Click here to link to this information.
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