Where else can I get help?

Websites

These links to external websites and organisations are provided for information purposes only. Note that FPA is not responsible for the content. If you are interested in adding your website to our links page please see our website policy.

Abortion rights can provide you with more information on how you can support the abortion rights campaign for changes in UK abortion law.

After Adoption is an organisation that provides help on all aspects of adoption.

AIDS map is a website offering information about HIV and late stage HIV infection.

All Wales Sexual Health Network is for health professionals to support improvements in sexual health in Wales.

Alliance for Choice campaigns for the extension of the 1967 Abortion Act to Northern Ireland.

Avert provides information and downloadable publications on HIV and late stage HIV infection.

Boots WebMD provides information on various sexual health topics. Also sells some types of contraception as well as tests and medication for some sexually transmitted infections.

bpas provides contraceptive and abortion services and counselling in the UK.

British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) is the professional representative body for those practicing sexual health in the UK.

British Liver Trust provides information for the public and professionals on Hepatitis A, B and C.

Brook provides services and advice for young people under 25 on contraception, sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy.

Calthorpe Clinic is a leading abortion provider and offers private and NHS funded abortion treatments. They have abortion clinics across the UK and offer confidential advice and treatment. Other services include contraception, STI testing and vasectomy.

Campaign for Body Confidence is a campaign by Central YMCA to promote better body confidence for everyone.

Childline is a helpline that provides help and advice at any time for any problem that children may have such as bullying, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, domestic violence or self harm.

Drink Aware Trust provides useful information about alcohol and drinking. They have information for men and women who are planning a pregnancy, and for women who are pregnant.

Education for Choice is dedicated to enabling young people to make and act on informed choices about pregnancy and abortion.

The European Society of Contraception provides research into, supports and promotes contraception and reproductive health care in Europe.

Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists grants diplomas, certificates, fellowships and equivalent recognition of specialist knowledge and skills in sexual and reproductive health care.

Family and Parenting Instituteresearches what matters to families and parents, supporting them in bringing up their children. It has a range of resources for parents.

Family Lives provides help and support on all aspects of family life.

Fertility UK is the national fertility awareness and natural family planning service for the UK. The service provides comprehensive and objective information to the general public and health professionals on all aspects of fertility awareness.

FFLAG supports parents and their gay, lesbian and bisexual sons and daughters. Has a network of local parents' groups and contacts.

GoGetInfo is a mobile information service for young people. It offers 24 hour instant access to confidential help and advice on a range of topics including sexual health.

Health Protection Agency provides information about sexually transmitted infections including statistical information.

HEART Programme aims to help young people by giving advice on a number of issues, including healthy relationships. The website provides advice for both young people and parents.

Herpes Viruses Association provides information and advice on all aspects of genital herpes.

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) is the independent regulator to all UK clinics providing IVF, donor insemination or the storage of eggs, sperm or embryos. The HFEA also licenses and monitors all human embryo research being conducted in the UK.

Infertility Network UK provides support to those affected by infertility, as well as providing information, practical and emotional support.

International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) offers facts and information from the International Planned Parenthood Federation which campaigns to improve worldwide sexual and reproductive health.

Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust is a charity dedicated to women, their families and friends affected by cervical abnormalities and cervical cancer. Their website has information about cervical screening, cervical abnormalities, treatments and cancer.

Likeitis is an interactive website for young people, from Marie Stopes. It gives young people access to information about all aspects of sex education and teenage life.

Male health gives advice on all aspects of men's health.

Margaret Pyke Centre runs training courses for professionals and carries out research funded by the Margaret Pyke Memorial Trust.

Marie Stopes International provides information for the public and professionals on services including contraception, sterilisation, abortion and health screening.

Medicine Guides provides information about individual medicines, including contraceptive methods.

Miscarriage Association produces leaflets, factsheets and audiotapes which answer the most commonly asked questions about pregnancy loss, and help people who have been through this experience.

National AIDS Trust (NAT) runs projects, research and campaign work to help prevent HIV and late stage HIV infection and improve the lives of people with the infection.

National Childbirth Trust (NCT) offers support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood.

National Children's Bureau is a national children's charity. They run the Sex Education Forum, which offers support and guidance on sex and relationships education for teachers and parents.

National Society for Epilepsy provides up to date information on all aspects of living with epilepsy. Their website includes specific information for women around epilepsy and contraception and epilepsy and pregnancy.

National Youth Agency aims to advance youth work to promote young people's personal and social development, and their voice, influence and place in society.

NHS Smoking Helpline is an online resource for advice, information and support for people who need to stop smoking.

NSPCC campaigns to end cruelty to children.

Outsiders is a group which helps socially and physically disabled people in their personal development, including sex and relationships.

Parenting across Scotland is a partnership of charities providing information and support to parents and families in Scotland.

PSHE Association for all professionals working in personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) education.

Public Health Agency provides health information, including sexual health, for people in Northern Ireland.

Relate offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face, by phone and through their website.

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists provides information for the public and professionals on male and female sterilisation and abortion.

Sexual Advice Association is a charity helping to improve the sexual health and wellbeing of men and women and to raise awareness of sexual conditions.

SHout Loud is a website that helps the public, GPs and campaigners to have a say about local sexual health, contraception and HIV services in England.

SSHA – Website of the Society of Sexual Health Advisers which includes information on STIs.

Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) provides information on the work that THT does in health promotion and direct support to people in the UK with HIV and their carers.

Tommy's is a UK charity committed to funding medical research and providing information to help parents through a healthy pregnancy and birth.

The Voice of the Pro-choice Majority lets you tell your story or add your support for a modern abortion law.

Vulval Pain Society is a UK volunteer group providing information to women who suffer from vulval pain, and their partners.

Williams Medical Supplies Ltd is a mail-order service for contraceptives, medical equipment and supplies.

Women's Health Concern is a charitable organisation which provides information to help educate and support women with their healthcare.

Working families provides help for working parents and carers.

Your-life.com is a Youth Task Force blog about World Contraception Day, encouraging awareness of contraception to enable young people to make informed decisions on sexual and reproductive health.

Youth health talk is part of a wider database of personal experiences of health and lifestyle, including young people's views on sexual health and services.

Youth information is the National Youth Agency's information toolkit for young people and all those working with them.

Private services

If you are able to pay for services and would like to go privately you can contact:

Better2Know private HIV and sexually transmitted infection testing clinics: HIV and sexually transmitted infection testing at clinics across the UK, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Sheffield, Nottingham, Newcastle and other locations.

Dr Fox: Website providing online consultations and prescriptions within the UK. Can prescribe some types of contraception and medication for some sexually transmitted infections.

Dr Libby Nugent: A clinical psychologist and sex therapist working in central London and Maidstone, Kent. Offers support on a wide range of sexual health issues.

Dr Thom: Online sexual health services and treatment.