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There are many agencies / services across Newport that can support you with leading a healthier lifestyle. They can offer options and choices to consider when you are making decisions about smoking, alcohol, drugs and sexual health issues.
Information is included about mental health, an area that many people find difficult to discuss.
Seeking professional advice will often reassure you that something you thought was a real health scare is, in most cases, nothing to worry about.
Find out who can give you help and advice on various health issues in Newport by checking out the sub sections below.
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D.A.F.S Drugs and Family Support
Service for young people aged 18 and above, offering support and information to people who are affected by another persons substance use (drugs and alcohol).
t: 01495 240824
a: Swffryd Clinic
Walters Avenue
Swffryd
NP11 5HT
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Drinkline National
Drinkline is a free and confidential telephone help-line for anyone who is concerned about their own or someone else's drinking.
The number is 0800 917 8282, and lines are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
t: 0800 917 8282
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Drugs and Family Support (DAFS)
We offer telephone, one to one and group support to any person (18+) who is affected by or concerned about someone else’s substance misuse(including alcohol). Operating Hours:
Mon-Thur: 9am - 5pm and Friday: 9am - 4.30pm
Evenings: Tuesday: 6.30pm-8.30pm, Thursday: 7pm-9pm and Friday: 5pm-7pm
t: 01495 356910
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EBBW VALE YOUNG PEOPLE'S CLINIC
YOUNG PEOPLE'S CLINIC. Opening Hours: Wed 12.00pm - 2.00pm
(TERM TIME ONLY)
t: 01495 333007 ext. 3002
a: EBBW VALE TERTIARY COLLEGE
COLLEGE ROAD, EBBW VALE
NP3 6LE
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EHC Scheme (Emergency Hormonal Contraception)
Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) is a contraceptive that is available to you if you have had sex without using any contraception (unprotected sex), or if you are worried that your contraception may have failed.
EHC can be taken up to 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex, but the sooner you take it, the more effective it is.
Check out the link below to find out where to get EHC Free.
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Eveswell Surgery
GP Practices - Newport Local Health Board
t: 01633 277494
a: 254 Chepstow Road, Newport, Gwent, NP19 8NL.
Tel: 01633 277494
Fax: 01633 290709
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Fusion
Advice, information and counselling for anyone aged 11-24 who is
concerned about their own drinking and/or drug use or that of someone else. Operating Hours: Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
t: 0800 7314649
a: 110 Lower Dock Street, Newport
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G.U.M (Genito Urinary Medicine) Clinic
Fully confidential service providing a screening service for all sexually transmitted infections as well as health promotion and education.
First 10 clients only:
Male: Mon, Wed, Thur and Fri 8.30am
Mon, Tues and Wed 12.30pm
Female: Mon, Wed and Fri 8.30am
Tues, Wed and Fri 12.30pm
t: 01633 234555
a: Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
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Gaer Medical Centre
GP Practices - Newport Local Health Board
t: 01633 840827
a: 71 Gaer Road, Newport, Gwent, NP20 3GX.
Tel: 01633 840827
Fax: 01633 221404
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Grange Clinic
GP Practices - Newport Local Health Board
t: 01633 855521
a: Westfield Avenue, Malpas, Newport, Gwent, NP20 6EY.
Tel: 01633 855521
Fax: 01633 859490
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