Health and Wellbeing Support
Health, Wellbeing and Support Information for Young People (General, Care Leavers, Neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, Young Carers)
In this section:
General health
Advice and support for all young people
Support for care leavers
Support for neurodivergent young people
Support for LGBTQIA+ young people
Support for young people who are carers
General health
GP (Doctor) Registration
If you move area, register with a local GP practice as soon as possible.
Contact details:
- NHS Find a GP
- NHS 111 (non-emergency medical advice): 111
- Emergency services: 999
Dental health
It is important to have good oral health whatever your health needs. Care leavers can access free NHS dental treatment up to age 25. Specialist community dental services are available for people with additional needs.
Contact details
- NHS Find a Dentist
- Community Dental Services
- Community Dental Services Nottinghamshire Clinics
- Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Dental Services (Bassetlaw)
- Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
Eye care
It is important for all young people to have good eye health and ensure you have the right visual support where needed. Care leavers can access free NHS eye tests up to age 25 and some people with specific health conditions can access free eye tests (e.g. Diabetes).
Contact details
Advice and support for all young people
The 11to25hub
Health and wellbeing information for young people
Health for Teens Nottinghamshire
Health information and advice for teenagers.
Youth Rights in Healthcare
If you're under 18 you have rights in the NHS.
ChatHealth (Nottingham County)
Confidential text messaging support service for young people.
- Text: 0750 732 9952
Nottingham City Care
Children's Public Health 0-19 Nursing Service :: Nottingham City Care
- Telephone: 0748 063 5024
Your Notts Directory
Local information, services and support directory.
Support for care leavers
Free Prescriptions
Care leavers are entitled to free prescriptions until age 25. Speak with your Personal Advisor for support with applying for a Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC).
Nottinghamshire Care Leavers Local Offer
Nottinghamshire's Local Offer for Care Leavers tells you about all the services and support that we have available for you as a care leaver.
Capstone Care Leavers Trust
Support with grants, including driving lessons and other opportunities.
Care Leaver Covenant
Education, employment, wellbeing and housing opportunities.
Become Care Advice Service
Free and confidential advice about rights, housing, finance and wellbeing.
- Telephone: 0800 023 2033
- WhatsApp: 0786 003 4982
Plugz App
Support and information for care-experienced young people.
Support for neurodivergent young people
Autism Understood
A website about autism, for autistic young people.
Minds of All Kinds Nottinghamshire
Your safe space online where you can learn about all the things that make your mind special and find help and information about Autism and ADHD in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Support for LGBTQIA+ young people
Mermaids
Support for transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse young people and their families.
LGBT+ Service Nottinghamshire
Youth groups, one-to-one support and advice.
Outburst at Base 51
LGBTQIA+ support groups and individual support.
Support for young people who are carers
NHS Young Carers Information
Advice about rights and support for young carers.
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