Teenage Health Handbook launched

Date of release: 18 September 2024

A new handbook has been launched to support the health and wellbeing of teenagers across Wolverhampton and empower them to make informed choices.

This comprehensive booklet, created through a collaboration between the Sexual Health Service Embrace, and School Nursing at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT), is specifically designed for young people aged 13 to 19. 

And it has been developed using teenagers’ feedback and ideas.

It offers valuable information about accessing Sexual Health and School Nursing Services, along with advice and support on a broad spectrum of health and wellbeing topics, including emotional health and wellbeing and sleep. 

The launch coincided with Sexual Health Week which ran 9-15 September, and aims to educate and empower people of all ages to take control of their sexual health.

Hazel Hawkins-Dady, Matron for School Nursing at RWT, said: “This handbook will be a huge benefit to young people attending a Wolverhampton school and gives School Nurses another platform to communicate with them, raise awareness of their services and share health promotion information.”

Young people from Heath Park and Moreton Schools, as well as NHS Cadets, played a huge part in deciding the design and contents of the handbook, providing feedback throughout the development process. 

For more information about the "Teenage Health Handbook" young people in Wolverhampton can speak to their School Nurse or sexual health clinics. 

The booklet is also available digitally at Teenage Health Handbook Interactive, ensuring that all teenagers have easy access to this vital information. This initiative reflects a commitment to empowering young people with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.