IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Due to the nature of this web site it contains images of genitalia and other material that may be unsuitable for a younger reader. Although this is an educational and informative site, we believe that unsupervised readers should be aged above 13.

We do not self-rate as many schools and colleges would then filter out our site. In addition to this, we believe that young children should not be allowed to access the internet without parental supervision.

All content is presented from a social and medical perspective. We aim to educate, not titillate.

If you are under the age of 13 or feel that the content is not appropriate in any way, you may click here and be escorted from this site. If you are over 13 and wish to browse this site at your own risk, click Sexual Health logo at the top of this page to return to the main menu.

The material presented on www.sexualhealth.org.uk is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified practitioner.

We strongly advise all users with health problems to consult a health professional. If you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult a health professional before starting any treatment.

The materials in www.sexualhealth.org.uk cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment.

Worcestershire Health Services Disclaimer

Copyright

This material is copyright of South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust (SWPCT). Please feel free to link to our site from your site. In the case of documents on this website that have not been originated by SWPCT, users are required to contact the relevant copyright owner.

Links

Links are provided for information and convenience only. We cannot accept responsibility for the sites linked to, or the information found there. A link does not imply an endorsement of a site; likewise, not linking to a particular site does not imply lack of endorsement.

Accuracy

While we have taken every care to compile accurate information and to keep it up-to-date, we cannot guarantee its correctness and completeness. The information provided on this site does not constitute business, medical or other professional advice, and is subject to change. We do not accept responsibility for any loss, damage or expense resulting from the use of this information.

Availability

We cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to this website, or the sites to which it links. We accept no responsibility for any damages arising from the loss of use of this information.

Data Protection

The confidentiality of your information is of paramount concern to SWPCT. To this end, SWPCT is registered under the Data Protection Act 1988. Users should note that information submitted to www.sexualhealth.org.uk over this website is unprotected until it reaches us.

Under the Data Protection Act 1988, NHS staff must ensure that information held about you is secure and can only be accessed by authorised staff. NHS staff are required to comply with a set of principles governing confidentiality, security and use of patients’ health records. These principles are known as the ‘Caldicott Principles’. The SWPCT has appointed a Caldicott Guardian, who has responsibility to ensure the protection of patient confidentiality throughout the SWPCT in accordance with a patient’s legal rights.

Under this Act you are entitled to see information held about you in your health records. A request for access under the Act must be made in writing and a form enabling you to request access is available from your Medical Records Manager. For further information on how to access your medical records visit

http://www.worcestershirehealth.nhs.uk

The information you give may be used to support local clinical audit and other work to monitor the quality of care provided.

There are legal restrictions on disclosure in respect of Sexually Transmitted Infections and the SWPCT takes all necessary steps to secure information and to comply with those regulations.