General
‘Love, Sex and You’ in an easy read version using clear language, large text and photographs. Developed by the NHS.
This booklet has been written for people with learning disabilities and covers important subjects such as:
- Relationships
- Gender Identity
- Being Safe
- Consent
Online Relationships
- Online relationships and staying safe – easy read by Mencap
Sex
- What is sexual consent – easy read guide from Avon and Somerset Rape and Sexual Abuse Support service.
- ‘Have safe sex‘ an easy read guide by Change in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support.
- How to put on a condom-easy read sheet.
Sexuality
- What is sexuality– easy read by Mencap using Photosymbols.
- Space Youth Project– For young gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans and questioning (LGBT+) people up to age 25 across Dorset. They offer one-to-one support and family support. They offer sessions in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. hello@spaceyouthproject.co.uk or 01202 205279.
Gender Identity
- Worried about your gender identity? Advice for teenagers
- Everyone’s Welcome– a 26 page guide from Action for Children to support children and young people with their gender identity. Page 14 includes a section how to support children and young people with additional needs. There is also a helpful glossary of terms.
- What You Need to Know About Parenting a Transgender Child– information first posted by Yellowbrick in 2016 sharing some of the do’s and don’ts to keep in mind if your child shares that they are transgender.
- Think your child might be trans or non-binary? Information from the NHS.
- Mermaids– a charity in England who supports trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families. Their services include webchat, textchat and a helpline. Their website also has relevant blogs and articles.
- Transgender– easy read guide by Choice Support (please note some of the illustrations are of people’s genitals).
Pregnancy
- You are pregnant:your choices – easy read guide
- You are pregnant– link to Disability Rights Uk site.
STDs
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are very common. You can find out more about the types of STDS below.
- STIs -please note this is a general guide to STIs and not in easy read.
- What is HIV? -easy read guide
- Gonorrhoea
- Genital warts
- Chlamydia information for women
- Chlamydia information for men
- Syphilis -please note this document has images of men’s private body parts.
- Pubic Lice -link to NHS website.
Local Sexual Health Services
Sexual Health Dorset in Palmerston Road, Bournemouth offers appointments Monday-Friday and can be contacted on 0300 303 1948 (phoneline open 8:15am-4:45pm Monday-Friday, closed 12:30pm-13:30pm for lunch)
- STI testing and treatment for people with symptoms
- Emergency contraception
- Contraception
- Young people’s service (under 21 years)
- Pregnancy test
- Coil fitting and removal
- Implant fitting and removal
- Early Medical Termination Service (Abortion)
- PEP
- PrEP and support
- LGBT specialist support
- Vaccines
- HIV Treatment Clinic
- Free condoms
- Sexual health advice and support
Over the Rainbow, LGBT Support Clinic -based at Palmerston Road, Bournemouth offers appointments Wednesdays between 11am-7pm.
Services include:
- STI testing and treatment for people with symptoms
- PEP
- PrEP and support
- Vaccines
- Free condoms
- Sexual health advice and support