The Corner Dundee | Health & Info for Young People

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Drop-in opening hours
9am-5pm
Monday - Friday
by appointment only.

Office Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Services available are free, informal and confidential for 11-19 year olds (20-25 years click below).

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Q: How soon after unprotected sex can I have an STI test? A: Two weeks after unprotected sex.

Q: Do you tell my parents if I want to start contraception such as the pill? A: No we are a confidential service and that means we would not pass on any information unless we thought there was a real concern.

Q: Can you get the morning after pill or contraception for someone else, such as a girlfriend or friend? A: No. It is important that staff speak to the person that requires the service to ensure they receive what they need and so that it can done safely.

Q: Who will you tell about my visit to The Corner? A: The Corner is a confidential service, which means details of your visit will not be shared with anyone else, regardless of your age. Staff may need to share information outwith the Corner only if there are serious concerns about you or another young persons safety or wellbeing. You will always be kept fully informed if information needs to be shared with anyone else.

Q: Can I get pregnant on my period? A: Although this is unlikely there is still a chance of getting pregnant so it is important to use a form of contraception such as condoms.

Q: My friends are taking drugs and I feel under pressure to take them, but I don�t want to. What can I do? A: It is really up to what you decide. Sometimes it is hard to say no to friends as you may be scared that they will laugh at you or start to leave you out. But it is your decision, for support on how to handle this, come in and talk. This sounds like a really difficult situation you are in. You are more than welcome to discuss your feelings with a Corner worker, and build your confidence in order to do what is right for you.