Universal services available for everyone to support caring for your health into adulthood.

Physical Health

GP's - Everyone should be registered with a GP (general practitioner) - Register with a GP surgery - NHS.

  • Your GP can see you for any health issues that are not urgent or life threatening and they can also sort out your prescriptions for you. If you are unable to contact your GP or for out of hours advice please call 111 or visit 111 NHS Website.
     
  • Most GP practices will also have a practice nurse there also and they can help with things like immunisations, contraceptive advice, health and well-being checks plus they can carry out any routine screening.

Dentists - Are professionals who care for your teeth and mouth. Regular dental visits can help you maintain good oral health, which can positively impact your overall well-being. To find out how to register with a dentist please visit how to find an NHS dentist - NHS


Opticians - Vision testing is available at your local optician free of charge if under 18 and in full time education.
To find out more visit Opticians and sight tests - NHS.


School Nursing Service School Nurses - The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Sexual Health

Embrace is Wolverhampton’s sexual health advice service who provide a wide range of sexual health services, including all types of contraception, STI (sexually transmitted infections) testing and treatment and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) services.  

The service is non-judgmental and they welcome people of all ages, genders and orientations.  They also provide a text messaging service called Chat Sexual Health.  Text a sexual health nurse on 07480 635 548 to get confidential and non-judgemental advice and support for a range of sexual health issues, including:

  • STI testing    
  • Safe sex
  • Smear tests
  • Pregnancy advice
  • Counselling
  • HIV testing
  • Emergency contraception

A sexual health nurse can also put you in touch with other local NHS or support services that can help. To find out more visit Find a sexual health clinic - NHS

Mental Health and Wellbeing

View - What is available for everyone within Emotional and mental health page.