Teenagers - do you know where its at?

Here to Listen, not to tell

Coming to the doctor can be difficult. We provide a confidential service to all our patients including under 16s. This means that you can tell others about your visit but we wont. The only reason we may have to consider passing on confidential information without your permission would be to protect you or someone else from very serious harm. We would always try and discuss this with you first.

We are happy to see young people both with and without their parents, when appropriate. There are many misconceptions about whether consultations are confidential and also whether you can talk about various sensitive issues with the GP. You might like to have a look at the following links, which are aimed at teenagers:

A - Z of teenage health problems
Helping yourself coping with common problems, using your strengths

Where do I go for help with..

Minor Casualties - can be seen and dealt with at the surgery (workload dependant), more serious problems will be seen at Queen Alexandra, Cosham or St. Richards, Chichester

Sexual Health matters - You can see us at the surgery or go to the Ella Gordon Unit or the family planning clinic in Havant.

Drugs or Alcohol Problems - You can see us at the surgery for more general advice.

Counselling and info for young people

Free Support line 0808 801 0724, more details on this web including details of other local support for teenagers.