Welcome to South Ayrshire

Discounts

Feeling like a bit of Adventure? Then head along to Xscape at Braehead on Sunday 14th 11.00 am - 1.00 pm December for a one off day of mega discounts for Young Scot Card Holders! If the day is a success then we might be able to organise some discounts on a permanent basis, so get along there on the day and support the event!

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C Card scheme - what is it?

C Card What is a C Card?

C Card is a new service in Ayrshire and Arran offering you access to free condoms with minimum embarrassment, or fuss. Condoms offer protection against some of the sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea and HIV.

How does it work? The scheme is quite simple, you attend a 'Sign Up Point' and receive a card, that allows you to pick up condoms at a range of 'Collection Points' across Ayrshire and Arran.

How do I get a card? To obtain a card you need to sign up, this involves a short confidential discussion with a Sign Up Facilitator, they will talk about condoms use, what to do if a condoms bursts, sexually transmitted infections and, if necessary, sexual health or relationship issues, and they will direct you to other professionals, if necessary.

Although the Sign Up F acilitator will asked for you name, address and age, the only information that you have to give is the first part of your postcode and your date of birth. You will then be given your C Card.

What happens once I've registered? Once you have signed up to the scheme and have been given your CCard, you can access any of the Collection Points, show them your card and receive a free supply of 12 condoms. It couldn't be simpler! Most of our local pharmacists are collection points.

What if I am under 16? If you're under 16, to register for C Card you will have to go to one of the special C Card sites especially for people under 16. At these sites you will have a chat with one of the Sign Up Facilitators before you can get condoms. All staff are friendly and welcoming and will not tell anyone about the discussion unless they think you are at risk of serious harm. They will always consult you before telling anyone else.

The law says that you are not allowed to have sex under the age of 16 but there is no law against a young person having condoms. Sometimes people start sexual relationships before they are 16, or they may want to try out condoms on their own to see what they're like. If you are under 16 you can access confidential support or services on offer to adults as long as workers believe that you are capable of understanding the information provided to you.

If you are concerned about any sexual health issue, such as pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, or relationships, please think about speaking to your school nurse or go along to a Young Person's sexual health clinic, details of when these are on are available on  www.shayr.com

National Entitlement Card - NEC

• Young Scot NEC Questions Answered!

Respect me

Once again, respectme has joined forces with the Scottish Government to launch this year's National Anti-Bullying Week competition. The theme of the competition is 'what bullying means to me', and it's open to children and young people between 9 and 16 years-old.

.The deadline for  winners will be presented during National Anti-Bullying Week in November. Visit Anti-bullying Week 2008 for further other ideas for Anti-Bullying Week activities.

South Ayrshire Youth Strategy Launch

South Ayrshire Council's Youth Strategy launch was a great success and very well supported with young people representing Ayrshire's secondary schools. Information was available from partners in Leisure, Step,Community Safety,MSYP,MV Awards and many more. The Council has produced this Strategy because it wants to support young people to 'be the best they can be'

Key points are : to give young people a voice - enable them to influence the delivery of services that affect them - benefit from youth work services that make a real difference to their lives - supported by youth workers who can help them achieve positive outcomes in their own lives and those of their communities.

Do you want to get involved or have a say? Contact South Ayrshire Youth Forum - Community Learning and Development 9 Green Street Lane Ayr to find out more. Read more at http://www.youngscot.org/features/?sr=357

Contact Us!

Have you got your Young Scot card or National Entitlement Card (NEC)? Is it lost, broken do you need a new one? is the photo out of date and needs replaced then just get in touch with us at 

Dialogue Youth 01292 473694  or  txt 07968587105 or email us at youngscot@south-ayrshire.gov.uk 

Check the discount and money savers links, to see where you can save money just by showing your card.

 

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• The L@b
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• Competitions - Win Stuff!

Want to write for the website pages look in the L@b section to find out what reviews have been sent in and decide for yourself.  You can send in reviews on films,books,games etc or tell us your school news or events that your going too. email youngscot@south-ayrshire.gov.uk to find out more

 

Duke Of Edinburgh's Award

Whats the D.of.E.?  Duke of Edinburgh Awards....Have you ever wondered what it means....well it's about the activities young people might enjoy taking part in and it'll help you get more out of life!!! so don't be bored and say there's nothing to do.

If you are at school ask if there is a Duke of Edinburgh's award leader who will help you with any questions or call 01292 266171 for more information

There's more information on the Duke of Edinburgh's Award website.