Resources and links
There is a wide range of books, training manuals, games and videos available for loan, free of charge. Workers are available to help develop new ideas and programmes based on these materials.
Workers are also able to consult with other professionals to help develop ideas and programmes.
The following web sites also provide valuable information and resources:
Young People
www.healthy-respect.com
Developed by the national demonstration project and includes information for young people, parents and carers as well as professionals.
www.ccard.org.uk
Lothian's free condom distribution scheme targeting young people with it's bold new design and products.
www.hebs.com/thinkaboutit
All the best-known media campaigns from NHS Health Scotland (formerly HEBS) and much more information for young people.
NHS Health Scotland, Woodburn House, Canaan Lane, Edinburgh.
www.fpa.org.uk
Website of the family planning association.
www.ruthinking.co.uk
Sexwise, young person's helpline.
Parents and Carers
www.parentline.co.uk
Help for parents and carers.
www.crush-onu.co.uk/parents.html
Website for parents giving useful answers to some of the questions children and young people might ask.
www.healthscotland.com
Portal for information from Public Health Institute for Scotland and Health Education Board for Scotland - access to Learning Network web page.
HIV / AIDS
www.hivscotland.com
National HIV agency for the voluntary sector in Scotland.
www.waverleycare.org
Information on HIV as well as support to people living with HIV.
www.nat.org.uk
Information on policy development and advocacy on HIV & AIDS.
LGBT
www.lgbtyouth.org.uk
LBGT Youth Scotland (formerly Stonewall Youth) providing services and opportunities for LGBT young people under 26.
www.equality-network.org
Campaigning and consultation work on LGBT issues.
www.stonewall.org.uk
Campaigning for lesbian and gay equality, particularly for policy and legislative change.
www.phacescotland.org
Promoting health and challenging exclusion.
www.beyondbarriers.org.uk
Information on LGBT agencies.
Information & Data
www.show.scot.nhs.uk/scieh
Information on current trends and surveillance on HIV and other blood borne viruses in Scotland.
www.show.scot.nhs.uk/isd
Information on hospital and general practice activity.