Young Persons Advisory Service (YPAS)
The YPAS and Contraception and Sexual Health clinics provide a free and confidential service to young people requiring contraception and sexual health advice.
All staff are highly skilled and have specific experience and training in contraception, reproduction and sexual health care, especially with young people.
All services provided are free and confidential and include:
- Sexual health and general health promotion
- Wide range of contraceptive options including contraceptive pills/ injections
- Pregnancy testing
- Ability to discuss the options of pregnancy
- Direct referral to abortion services.
- Chlamydia and gonorrhoea screening (R U Clear? Screen) and treatment programme
- Fast track referral to local GUM services
- Condom Distribution Scheme which allows young people to access free condoms at various distribution points across the Bury area
- Referral to the Teenage Pregnancy team for support of young parents
- Signposting to outside agencies such as Early Break, Connexions and counselling services
- Who is eligible to access our service
- YPAS provides a confidential service for all young people up to the age of 20.
How to access our service
All clinics operate a walk-in facility. No appointment is necessary.
How to contact us
For details of YPAS clinics in your area contact:
YPAS Central (Townside Primary Care Centre, Bury)
T: 0161 762 1588
Opening hours
YPAS Central (Townside Primary Care Centre, Bury)
Monday 3.30pm - 6.30pm
Tuesday 3.00pm - 5.30pm
Wednesday 3.00pm - 6.00pm
Thursday 3.00pm - 6.00pm
Friday 12.00pm - 3.00pm
Saturday 11.30am - 1.30pm
YPAS Radcliffe Primary Care Centre (Flower Suite)
Wednesday 3.30pm - 5.00pm
Young people can also access Contraception and Sexual Health clinics throughout the borough.