Young people/teens

  • Childhood Immunisation Programme

    Immunisations for young people are usually carried out in schools however if vaccinations are missed for whatever reason then they can be given in GP surgeries.
    The priority is to vaccinate all teenagers from school year 9 before they complete school year 13.
    With so many pupils to vaccinate, the catch-up programme is being rolled out over several years with first-time university students up to 25 years of age being offered the vaccine first.
    Students going to university or college for the first time, including overseas and mature students up to the age of 25, should contact their GP to have the Men ACWY vaccine, ideally before the start of or in the first few weeks of the academic year.

    Leaflet
    Immunisations for Young People (PDF)

  • Gloucestershire Young Carers

    Gloucestershire Young Carers is a local organisation supporting young carers to reach their potential, enabling them and their families to access support that minimises the physical and emotional impact of caring, and that promotes health and well being and resilience.

    Phone
    01452 733060

    Website
    www.glosyoungcarers.org.uk

  • YoungMinds

    Text YM to 85258 for 24/7 urgent support from a trained volunteer.

  • Hopeline

    Support for those experiencing suicidal thoughts.

    Phone
    0800 068 4141

  • Young People’s Social Prescriber

    Gloucester CCG has link workers available for 8-24 year olds who require help and advice with daily life including mental health, money and illness management.

    Leaflet
    Social Prescribing Link Worker for Children and Young People (PDF)

  • BlueIce App

    Free app providing support to prevent self-harm.

    Download
    Apple store
    Google play

  • Childline

    Call for free to speak to someone about how you’re feeling.

    Phone
    0800 1111

  • Tellmi

    Provides an anonymous forum to discuss issues.

    Website
    www.tellmi.help

  • Teens in Crisis

    Providing counselling, anonymous 1 to1 support, live online leaning sessions, parent support, advice and information.

    Website
    www.ticplus.org.uk

  • On Your Mind Glos (OYMG)

    Try their anonymous online support finder and get a recommendation for the help that’s right for you.

    Website
    www.onyourmindglos.nhs.uk

  • Calm Harm App

    Free app providing support with managing urges to self-harm.

    Website
    www.calmharm.co.uk

  • Healthy Young Minds

    Mental health app suggestions.

    Website
    www.penninecare.nhs.uk/camhs